Geopolitics
World events, energy markets, sovereign debt, and the macro forces that make preparedness rational in the first place. Analysis from people who explain why things are tightening — not marketers selling fear.
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USA Bombs Bridges, Iran Hits Refinery, Trump Bounty, IRGC Assassination Threats
Analysis of escalating US-Iran military strikes, Iranian bounty on US leadership, and implications for ground campaign risk.
Ukraine Protests Erupt, Drone Hype Man Out. Globalists Takeover Business
Analysis of Ukraine's political reshuffle: oligarch tensions, military grievances, and Western consolidation of drone-technology control.
Ukraine Russia War Latest
Analysis of current Ukraine-Russia conflict developments and military situation from defense experts.
UK New Prime Minister Appointed, And Nothing Will Change
Analysis of UK political transition and continuity in foreign policy, NATO alignment, and EU integration under new leadership.
Scott Ritter: Russia Drone Dominance Reality
Analysis of Russian military drone capabilities and their operational effectiveness in current conflict.
War Back On with Iran: Lt Col Daniel Davis
Analysis of escalating Iran tensions, regional conflict dynamics, and implications for US military readiness and global stability.
John Mearsheimer: Throwing More Bombs in Iran Doesn't Solve Anything
Geopolitical analysis of Iran conflict escalation and why military intervention fails to address underlying strategic tensions.
Col Douglas Macgregor: Iran Can Outlast Everyone
Analysis of Iran's strategic position, resource resilience, and capacity to sustain conflict or sanctions pressure.
Prof John Mearsheimer: Russia Will Strike Europe If Two Conditions Are Met
Analysis of the geopolitical conditions under which Russia might escalate military action into Europe, from a leading international relations scholar.
Time Not on Our Side with Iran
Analysis of Iran geopolitical dynamics and regional tensions with implications for global stability and energy markets.
NATO Summit Descends Into Total Farce. Trump Mocks Europe, Rutte Panic
Analysis of NATO leadership dysfunction, weapons depletion, and escalating European conflict risk through 2030.
US-Iran Deal Is Dead, Strikes Resume. Hormuz Set To Close as Oil Reserves Run Low
Analysis of renewed US-Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz closure risk, and global oil supply disruption scenarios.
Iran Launching Massive Attacks; Trump Goes to War With Russia
Overview of escalating US-Iran-Russia tensions and their implications for preparedness planning.
Can Iran Bleed Out the US
Analysis of Iran's strategic capacity to inflict economic and military costs on the United States through regional asymmetric tactics.
Farage Resigns, Makes Risky Bet. Le Pen Guilty But Wins
Analysis of UK political upheaval and French electoral outcomes amid campaign finance controversies and their geopolitical implications.
US Widespread Bombing Underway: Iranian Ports, Nuclear Sites, Explosions in Russia
Analysis of escalating military conflict in Iran and Russia, and implications for preppers monitoring geopolitical risk.
US New Strikes on Iran
Analysis of recent US military strikes on Iran and implications for regional stability and energy markets.
Iran's Secret Weapon: China Holds The Real Power
Analysis of Iran's geopolitical position, Chinese economic leverage, and implications for the Strait of Hormuz and global energy markets.
Russia Ukraine Barrage Intensifies, NATO Leaders Gather
Analysis of escalating Russia-Ukraine military operations and NATO strategic responses to regional conflict dynamics.
UK Cuts Infrastructure Spending to Fund Nukes; Germany's Railways Collapse
Analysis of UK and German defense budget priorities and their effects on civilian infrastructure and economic stability.
Alastair Crooke: US Wants to Strip Iran Naked
Analysis of US strategy toward Iran's economy and geopolitical position in the Middle East.
Putin's Loyalty to Nabiullina Is Costing Russia Growth
Analysis of Russian monetary policy constraints, interest rates, and their impact on business lending and household wealth during economic contraction.
What to Expect the Rest of 2026
Analyze cascading system failures and infrastructure strain likely to define 2026 rather than a single crisis event.
Battling "Terrorist" Narratives in Russia/Ukraine War; Peace Further Away than Ever
Analysis of narrative framing in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and implications for peace prospects and geopolitical stability.
Editor's note
“Added 2026-05-29: the link between world events and household preparedness is too direct to bury inside Money or Education. Watch this category to see why the rest of the categories matter.”
— Cockroach editorial
Russia's Strategy Behind Massive Ukraine Strikes
Analysis of Russian military targeting patterns, logistics disruption tactics, and escalating air campaign strategy in Ukraine.
Merging the US & Israeli Defense Industries
Analysis of defense-industry consolidation between the US and Israel and implications for geopolitical stability.
Russia Slams Ukraine / Glenn Diesen & Lt Col Daniel Davis
Analysis of Russia-Ukraine conflict dynamics and geopolitical implications from military and foreign policy experts.
MoU Turned Into Trap: Hormuz Tensions Rise as Hardliners Gain Ground
Analysis of Iran-US tensions, IRGC hardliner positions, and escalation risks in the Strait of Hormuz following failed diplomatic negotiations.
Government Warning on Food, Oil & Interest Rates Signal a Global Crisis
Analysis of government food warnings, oil markets, and interest rate signals as indicators of economic and supply disruption risk.
Col Doug Macgregor: With Iran, We Must Dismantle Our Position in the Region
Strategic analysis of U.S. military posture in the Middle East and implications of regional realignment.
UK Burnham Is Blair 3.0, UK Gets More of the Same as Britain Sinks
Analysis of Burnham's premiership transition and continuity with Blair-era policies, NATO alignment, and economic decline since 2008.
Iran & US: Attacks Back & Forth
Analysis of escalating Iran-US military exchanges and their potential impact on regional stability and energy markets.
Back to Battle: Iran, US, Israel, Lebanon & Hezbollah
Military analysis of escalating Middle East tensions and their implications for regional stability and energy markets.
US, Lebanon & Israel Sign Deal
Analysis of a multilateral agreement involving the US, Lebanon, and Israel and its geopolitical implications.
If The Experts Are Right, The Next Crisis Has Already Started
Analyze warning signs that suggest an economic or resource crisis may already be underway, largely unrecognized by the public.
Rutte Claims NATO Helped Attack Iran as Trump Pivots to Ukraine
Analysis of NATO's military capacity constraints revealed by Iran operations and implications for US strategic positioning.
Russia Re-Introducing Fear on the World's Stage
Analysis of Russia's geopolitical strategy and how fear functions as a tool in contemporary international power dynamics.
Col Doug Macgregor: Israel's War in Lebanon an Anchor to Trump
Analysis of Israel's Lebanon conflict and its potential role in Trump administration foreign policy strategy.
Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister. Burnham's Coronation Awaits
Analysis of UK political transition, government paralysis, and successor selection during a period of institutional instability.
Topic of Lebanon Dominates First Day of Negotiations in Switzerland
Analysis of Lebanon's role in early-stage Switzerland negotiations and implications for regional stability.
Col Douglas Macgregor: Will Trump Control Netanyahu?
Analysis of potential US-Israel policy alignment under Trump administration and implications for Middle East stability.
Middle East Tensions Threaten Energy, Markets, and Stability
Analysis of geopolitical risks in the Middle East and their potential impact on global energy supply and financial markets.
Starmer Out, Burnham In: UK Plan to Lock In Forever War
Analysis of UK political transition, digital ID expansion, uranium shipments to Ukraine, and continuity of defense spending across parties.
60 Days… Then What?
Analyze how a 60-day Iran memorandum could disrupt energy markets, shipping costs, and food prices—and practical steps to prepare.
Iranian Sleeper Cells | National Intel | Bear Brief 19JUN26
Overview of Iranian sleeper cell networks and their operational capabilities within the United States.
They are coming for your gold and assets
Overview of EU regulatory threats to private asset ownership and strategies for asset protection.
Netanyahu's Message Changes Everything: The Next War May Already Be Decided
Analysis of Israeli leadership statements and escalating Middle East tensions, Iran nuclear concerns, and potential regional conflict implications.
The Ugly Truth: Why We Need to End the War that Should Never Have Started
Analysis of a major geopolitical conflict and the case for de-escalation from a retired military perspective.