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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Houthis Keep Advancing as the Red Sea Crisis Deepens
Analysis of Houthi military advances and escalating Red Sea tensions affecting global shipping and supply chains.
Iran Exposes Critical Weakness in U.S. Defenses
Analysis of vulnerabilities in U.S. military defense systems revealed through Iranian actions and strategic positioning.
Gas Price Spikes and Blackout Warnings Across the USA
Survey of current fuel shortage reports, grid vulnerability alerts, and geopolitical factors affecting US energy supply.
The Real Reason Everyone's Talking About AI
Comprehensive analysis of existential risks from artificial general intelligence and superintelligence development.
Oil Refinery Halted in Illinois: Supply Disruption Risk and Preparedness Response
Examines a major refinery shutdown, its potential causes, and how fuel supply uncertainty should inform household reserves.
Iran War Is Starting to Fracture Trump's DC
Analysis of escalating Iran tensions and their political impact on Trump administration foreign policy alignment.
Russia & Ukraine Keep Bombing After Trump Said They'd Stop
Analysis of ongoing military operations in Ukraine despite diplomatic signals, and implications for regional stability.
Poland Deploys Jets Against Russia: Ukraine Flyover Causes NATO Alert
Analysis of Polish military response to Russian activity and escalating NATO tensions in Eastern Europe.
Striking Energy Targets Deepen Global Fuel Crisis
Analysis of how attacks on energy infrastructure are intensifying global fuel shortages and market volatility.
Diesel Shortage & Ag Disruption | Bear Brief 15SEP26
Analysis of diesel supply constraints and cascading effects on agricultural production and food system resilience.
Houthi Victories Give Iran Leverage Over 2nd Global Chokepoint
Analysis of Houthi naval operations and their geopolitical impact on international shipping through the Red Sea.
Oil Keeps Going Up and It Will Get Worse
Analysis of rising oil prices and their trajectory, with implications for energy costs and supply stability.
The Longer Iran War Lasts, the More the World Changes
Analysis of how prolonged Iran conflict reshapes global geopolitical dynamics and supply chains.
Gas and Food Shortages Hitting America Within Months
Analysis of predicted fuel price spikes and food supply disruptions in the coming months and defensive measures.
Iran & Its Allies Are Threatening Every Route for Saudi Oil
Analysis of Iran's regional military posture and threats to global oil supply routes through the Middle East.
Wars Built on Fictional Narratives with Neil Oliver
Analysis of how Western geopolitical narratives on Ukraine, Iran, and Gaza have shaped policy and destabilized European politics.
Iran Prepares to Fight Through Trump's Presidency
Analysis of Iran's strategic positioning and preparedness during the incoming Trump administration.
Saudi Oil Offline After Houthi Strikes, US Space Weapons, Costco Rationing, Nuclear Concerns
Analysis of Houthi refinery attacks disrupting Saudi oil production, geopolitical implications, and related supply-chain concerns.
We are rewiring the world for what is coming
Doug and Stacy discuss global infrastructure changes and their implications for preparedness planning.
Nuclear Warheads Deployed: Russia, China and NATO Escalate as Russia Hammers Ukraine
News digest covering current military escalation, nuclear posturing, and geopolitical tensions between major powers.
Russia Begins To Isolate Kiev. Elites Rattled as Rail Link Hit
Analysis of Russian military strategy to isolate Kiev, Western escalation pressure, and potential shift toward negotiated settlement.
Poland Closed Down: Russian Drone Hits Train Near NATO Border
Analysis of a reported Russian drone strike on a train in Poland near the NATO border and resulting regional security alerts.
Merz Failed Platform of War and Deindustrialization
Analysis of German political crisis: why Merz's CDU is collapsing, the AfD's rise on war-and-peace messaging, and Brussels' potential response.
Iran: The War America Didn't Prepare For
Analysis of Iran conflict readiness and strategic vulnerabilities in US defense posture and military preparedness.
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
Scott Ritter: Europe's Discovering It Can't Fight the Wars It Fears
Analysis of European military capacity gaps and the strategic vulnerabilities exposed by current geopolitical tensions.
Douglas Macgregor: When Governments Have Contempt for Their Own People
Analysis of government distrust, institutional breakdown, and geopolitical instability from a defense and foreign policy perspective.
Ukraine, Russia, Iran, Saudi Arabia & U.S. - Who Loses Most in a World Without Diplomacy?
Analysis of geopolitical risks and economic consequences across major powers amid diplomatic breakdown.
Indonesia Rice Fields Cracked by El Niño
Visual documentation of El Niño drought impact on Indonesian rice terraces: crop stress, reservoir collapse, and river disappearance—implications for global food supply.
Russia Caught by NATO: Submarines Deployed to Cut Undersea Cables, Internet Outages
Overview of reported NATO observations of Russian submarine activity targeting undersea communications infrastructure and potential internet disruption risks.
JPMorgan: +5% Food Inflation Expected in 2027
Analysis of converging supply-chain pressures—Black Sea logistics, weather, drone strikes—driving JPMorgan's forecast for 5% global food inflation in early 2027.
Saudi Arabia's Oil Lifeline at Risk
Analysis of geopolitical and economic threats to Saudi Arabian oil production and global energy markets.
The Global Order Putin Is Building Beyond Ukraine
Analysis of Russia's strategic positioning and long-term geopolitical objectives beyond the Ukraine conflict.
Diesel Crisis Worsens as Houthis Tighten Grip on al-Mandeb Strait
Analysis of how Houthi disruptions to global shipping, diesel shortages, and US-Iran tensions converge into economic risk for Western markets.
Total Destruction in Saudi Arabia: Geopolitical Escalation and War Preparedness
Analysis of escalating Middle East conflict and implications for supply chains and global stability.
Russia to Invade North and Baltics, New Weapon Being Prepped for Iran with David Pyne
Geopolitical analysis of potential Russian military moves in Eastern Europe and emerging weapons systems affecting Iran.
Something About This Doesn't Add Up
Analyze tightening oil inventories and below-normal diesel supplies and their implications for fuel prices and household costs.
U.S. Policy is Radicalizing the Middle East
Analysis of how US foreign policy decisions are driving radicalization and instability across the Middle East region.
Global Economic Panic as Oil Prices Soar
Analysis of rising oil prices, their economic consequences, and implications for preppers' financial and energy planning.
Pipeline Destroyed: Diesel Price Spikes at Gas Stations; Russia Oil Refinery in Flames
Analysis of major pipeline and refinery disruptions in Saudi Arabia and Russia, and their impact on diesel fuel availability and pricing.
Putin's Advice to Trump; Ratcliffe's Ukraine Power Grab
Analysis of Ukraine's military and financial deterioration, Russian strategy, and shifting US negotiation dynamics amid the conflict.
The Reckless Danger Russia Poses to the West
Military analysts assess Russia's strategic threats to NATO and Western security interests.
Fighting Escalates in Yemen
Military analysts assess the tactical and geopolitical implications of escalating conflict in Yemen and regional power dynamics.
The Real Iran War: Who Can Outlast Whom
Analysis of US-Iran strategic competition, resource constraints, and long-term attrition dynamics in regional conflict.
WW3 Countdown: December Attack Coming—China, Russia & US Get Into Position
Analysis of Strategic Petroleum Reserve depletion and geopolitical positioning among major powers.
US Nuclear Site Drills, Middle East Developments, and Emergency Preparedness
Overview of recent geopolitical developments in the Middle East and US nuclear readiness, with emergency supply recommendations.
Destroy Iran & Risk Losing the World
Colonel Doug Macgregor analyzes escalation risks and geopolitical consequences of military action against Iran.
NATO Jets Scramble Russia. Iran Expands Warning Zone as Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine
Daily geopolitical briefing covering NATO air responses, Iranian military posture, and ongoing Russian operations in Ukraine.
Trump Careening Towards the Point of No Return with Iran: Col Doug Macgregor
Col. Macgregor analyzes escalating US-Iran tensions and their geopolitical and economic consequences.