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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24 Hours of Lies: No Ceasefire, No Deal, Oil Shut Down in Oman, Iran Nuclear Tests?
Analysis of Middle East diplomatic developments, Oman oil disruptions, and reported Iranian nuclear activity.
The Waiting May Be Over
Examines how Iran conflict, de-dollarization, and Ukraine war signal reduced system margins requiring new prep mindsets.
Iran-US Waiting Game, Lebanon War and Oil Price Big Mystery
Analysis of US-Iran economic standoff, why oil hasn't spiked to $150, and which economy may break first.
Still Begging for Combat in Iran
Lt Col Davis examines ongoing advocacy for military intervention in Iran and strategic implications.
Zelensky's Letter to Putin
Lt Col Davis examines diplomatic communications between Ukraine and Russia and their strategic implications.
US Military: Who's Pulling the Strings? /Lt Col Daniel Davis
Lt Col Davis examines decision-making structures and influence networks within US military leadership.
Iran War - What Ceasefire?
Lt Col Davis analyzes ongoing Iran conflict developments despite ceasefire announcements and regional implications.
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
A Day in The Life In War Time Russia
Daily routines and realities of living in rural Russia during wartime conditions.
Distractions Ramping Up Indicate Proximity to SHTF
Examines how increasing media distractions may signal proximity to systemic collapse and what preppers should watch for.
Russian Drone Hits NATO, US Embassy Evacuated, Iran Buys Time
Geopolitical analysis of NATO-Russia tensions, US-Iran oil brinksmanship, and strategic petroleum reserve depletion timelines.
Isolating the Zelensky Regime
Analysis of Russia's reported strategy to isolate Kiev through systematic strikes on command infrastructure and transport links.
From Peace Nation to Battlefield: Sweden's NATO Transformation w/ Mats Nilsson
How Sweden abandoned 200 years of neutrality for NATO staging-area status, driven by the Wallenberg banking dynasty.
The Brief Relief Is Over… Now The Real Pressure Begins
Three converging threats—Middle East shipping risks, Western water crisis, and disease outbreak—analyzed for supply chain and prep impacts.
What's Coming: A Hard Conversation About Near-Term Risks
Chris argues the Strait of Hormuz disruption will produce a long recovery tail, households are already in recession by budget if not GDP, and drought plus energy costs are converging into a food polycrisis.