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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Legalized Bribery in U.S. Congress Destroying America
Examination of campaign finance and lobbying influence on congressional decision-making and U.S. policy outcomes.
Prof John Mearsheimer: Nothing Left to Hit in Iran That Matters, More Damage is Meaningless
Mearsheimer analyzes the strategic limits of further military strikes on Iran and their geopolitical consequences.
Will Trump Start a Nuclear War? Nuclear Armageddon with Ivana Hughes
Researcher Ivana Hughes discusses nuclear war scenarios, global casualty models, and radiation survival preparedness.
How Mainstream Media is Still Begging Trump for All-Out War on Iran
Lt Col Davis analyzes media narratives and US foreign policy toward Iran amid escalating tensions.
Trump Threatens Iran Civilian Targets
Analysis of escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and potential military strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure.
Secret Russia-Germany Meeting: West Weighs Taurus Missiles and Seizing Russian Assets
Analysis of escalating NATO weapons transfers, asset seizure proposals, and covert diplomatic talks amid Ukraine conflict.
Trump, Pickaxe Mountain Oil Reserves, and Elite Gold Hoarding
Analysis of alleged US oil reserve movements, strategic energy policy shifts, and precious metals storage by institutional actors.
Exclusive Interview with Iranian Spokesman
Deep-dive conversation with an Iranian government representative on current geopolitical tensions and regional policy.
Iran War: What We See v. What We're Being Told
Lt Col Davis analyzes Iran conflict reporting: distinguishing official narratives from ground-truth intelligence and strategic implications.
Multiple Tankers on Fire: Industrial Incident Analysis and Preparedness Response
Analysis of active industrial fire incidents involving tankers and guidance on personal preparedness during chemical or fuel-related emergencies.
Global Markets and Economic Outlook with Zang International
Analysis of current global market conditions and economic trends affecting preparedness planning.
Iran War Escalation with Robert Barnes
Analysis of Iran-US military tensions, regional conflict dynamics, and potential geopolitical consequences for energy markets and global stability.
Houthis Close Bab al-Mandeb Strait
Analysis of Houthi closure of a critical shipping chokepoint and implications for global trade and energy markets.
Iran Says: Full Scale War Could Erupt
Analysis of escalating Iran-Israel tensions and potential regional conflict scenarios from a military intelligence perspective.
The Iran War Will Explode This Weekend: with Brandon Weichert
Analysis of escalating Iran-US tensions, regional military developments, and implications for energy markets and global stability.
Iran Will Now Run Out the Clock: The Houthis Will Close Another Strait with Elijah Magnier
Analysis of Iranian strategy, Houthi blockade tactics, and the risk of strait closure affecting global energy markets and supply chains.
Why We're Facing Forever War with Iran
Lt Col Davis analyzes escalating US-Iran tensions, regional instability, and the geopolitical drivers of sustained conflict.
Iran War Brutal Phase: US Hits Bridges & Infrastructure
Analysis of US military strikes on Iranian infrastructure and their implications for regional stability and escalation risk.
Elections and China. Hitting Bridges. Bulletproof Glass (Live)
Analysis of geopolitical tensions, infrastructure vulnerabilities, and security implications of current events.
Iran is Preparing For Ground War, with Dr. Marandi
Analysis of Iran's military escalation, Hormuz Strait vulnerabilities, and potential economic fallout from regional conflict.
Is the US/Iran Trapped in War—or Do They Both Want War?
Analysis of US-Iran tensions, escalation drivers, and whether conflict serves strategic interests for both powers.
Former CIA Analyst Larry Johnson: US Cannot Force Hormuz Open
Analysis of US naval capacity constraints and geopolitical limits on forcing the Strait of Hormuz open amid regional tensions.
The Weak Position US Has with Iran: Patrick Henningsen Just Back from Tehran
Analysis of US–Iran geopolitical tensions and regional power dynamics from a journalist recently returned from Tehran.
Trump: 6 Days to Iran Blackout with Matthew Hoh
Analysis of geopolitical escalation between the US and Iran, and implications for energy markets and supply chains.
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
Col Doug Macgregor: No Russian Forces Gathering to Invade US
Analysis of Russian military posture and the absence of invasion preparation directed at the continental United States.
JD Vance Struggles to Explain Iran War Strategy
Lt Col Daniel Davis analyzes gaps in Iran war strategy messaging from Vice President-elect JD Vance.
Col Doug Macgregor: Iran Will Never Give Up
Analysis of Iran's strategic posture, regional influence, and long-term geopolitical ambitions in the Middle East.
The Unseen Damage Trump's Iran Policy Is Doing to America
Analysis of Iran policy implications and geopolitical risks to US stability and national security.
Cold War Biases Doom Effective Russia Policies Today
Examine how Cold War-era assumptions continue to distort U.S. foreign policy toward Russia and shape modern geopolitical strategy.
Third Straight Night US Attacks Iran
Analysis of escalating US-Iran military conflict and implications for regional stability and energy markets.
Iran War Repercussions: The US Will Be Blamed
Analysis of potential Iran conflict escalation and the geopolitical and domestic fallout for the United States.
US-Iran War, Round Three
Analysis of escalating US-Iran tensions, the Strait of Hormuz blockade, and implications for global energy security and great-power competition.
Scott Ritter: US Control of Hormuz Strait Impossible
Analysis of US naval capacity constraints and geopolitical implications for Middle Eastern energy chokepoint control.
Trump Blocks Hormuz Again / Prof Seyed Marandi Live from Tehran
Analysis of US-Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz blockade risk with Tehran-based academic perspective on regional geopolitics.
Russian Doomsday Planes Head to Iran, Hormuz Closure, and Geopolitical Risk
Analysis of Russian military movements toward Iran, potential Strait of Hormuz closure, and resulting global energy and supply-chain disruption risks.
Putin's Hopes for a Trump Security Deal Fade
Analysis of Russia's energy crisis, battlefield momentum, and diplomatic strategy as Ukraine conflict escalates and Western support solidifies.
Russia Traps Ukraine On Frontline With No Way Out
Analysis of Russian military strategy, Ukrainian drone strikes, and frontline collapse in the context of broader geopolitical maneuvering.
U.S. Attacks Iran; IRGC Closes Strait
Analysis of US-Iran military escalation and Iranian strait closure, with implications for global energy markets and supply chains.
Iran Vows Revenge
Analysis of Iran's military posture and regional threat escalation from a defense and strategic perspective.
How China Escaped Banker Shock Therapy
Analysis of China's economic policy decisions and institutional resistance to Western financial restructuring models since 2008.
Iran and Putin Will Be Pushed Over the Edge
Analysis of escalating geopolitical tensions between Iran, Russia, and Western powers, and implications for preppers.
Iran Got Nothing From the MoU
Analysis of Iran's negotiations and what the Memorandum of Understanding actually delivered or failed to deliver.
Prof John Mearsheimer Iran Hardliners Proven Right
Analysis of Iran policy escalation and how hardline geopolitical predictions have materialized over recent years.
Israel Threatens Trump; Russia Fuel Crisis; Hormuz Strait Analysis
Assessment of geopolitical tensions involving Israel and the US, Russian fuel supply disruptions, and Strait of Hormuz energy security risks.
Iran May Be Preparing Major Strike Against US in Next 36 Hours
Analysis of Iranian military posturing and potential escalation scenarios in the near term.
Trump Negotiating on Iran's Terms / Scott Horton & Lt Col Daniel Davis
Analysis of US-Iran diplomatic strategy and negotiating positions affecting Middle East stability and energy markets.
Is It War with Iran or Not
Lt Col Davis analyzes current Iran tensions and evaluates the realistic risk of escalation to direct military conflict.
Iran War Has Restarted, MOU Collapses, What Happens Next?
Analysis of escalating Iran conflict and collapse of multilateral agreement, with assessment of geopolitical consequences.