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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4 Point Peace Plan That Could End the Ukraine Conflict
Economist Jeffrey Sachs outlines a four-point framework for resolving the Ukraine conflict through NATO restraint, Ukrainian neutrality, EU integration, and territorial negotiation.
Global Stockpiling for WW3: Japan, Iran Nuclear War Preparations
Overview of international military and civilian preparedness measures across Japan, Iran, and other nations amid escalating geopolitical tensions.
Iran FM Araghchi: Hormuz Will No Longer Be the Same
Analysis of Iran's geopolitical posture and potential disruption to global energy transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Lula Stuns Bolsonaro; Serbia Student List Defeats Vucic; Bulgaria Elections
Analysis of Brazil's presidential runoff, Serbia's parliamentary shift, and Bulgaria's EU alignment—and implications for BRICS, NATO expansion, and Russian influence.
Russia Evacuating Scientists, France Prepares for Martial Law, Nuclear War Simulation
Analysis of escalating geopolitical tensions: Russian scientist evacuations, French martial law preparations, and nuclear simulation exercises.
Cornered Leaders Make the Deadliest Moves
Analyze how political and military leaders respond when facing existential pressure, and the escalation risks this creates.
Putin Rejects Oslo Plan; Russia Escalates Kiev Bridge Destruction
Analysis of Putin's rejection of Western peace proposals and Russia's shift to targeting Ukraine's infrastructure.
The 2014 Decisions That Set the Stage for Today's Crisis in Ukraine
Analysis of the 2014 geopolitical decisions and events that shaped the current Ukraine conflict and regional instability.
Embassy Evacuations, Iran Nuclear Program, and Russia's Strategic Position
Analysis of US embassy evacuations, Iran's nuclear developments, and geopolitical tensions involving Russia and Israel.
Saudi Oil Not More Precious Than Yemeni Blood
Analysis of Saudi Arabia's geopolitical leverage, regional conflict, and implications for global energy markets and US policy.
France and the Hollowing Out of Europe
Analysis of EU centralization's erosion of national sovereignty and its destabilizing effect on member states' ability to respond to domestic crises.
Desperate Maneuvers To Get Russia To Stop
Analysis of Western diplomatic overtures to Russia, proposed settlement frameworks, and escalation risks in the Ukraine conflict.
Not Normal: The Riots as Preparation for Martial Law and WW3
Analysis of current civil unrest and geopolitical escalation as potential precursors to martial law and wider conflict.
Iran at Code 100 Readiness: Geopolitical Escalation Analysis
Analysis of Iranian military readiness levels and regional escalation indicators amid Middle East tensions.
Zelensky's Next Offer May Be Take It or Leave It
Analysis of potential Ukrainian negotiating positions and settlement scenarios in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Graham 500% Sanctions Collapse; Zelensky Wants €155B
Analyze Trump's waiver of proposed Russian oil sanctions, EU funding mechanisms for Ukraine aid, and geopolitical implications of frozen asset strategies.
Worldwide War Preparations Underway: Russia, Europe, Canada, Hormuz Analysis
Geopolitical assessment of escalating tensions across multiple conflict zones and their implications for preparedness.
Russia Hypersonic Dominance: Zelensky Blames Trump for Defeat
Analysis of Russian hypersonic missile capabilities, US intelligence constraints, and escalation risks in the Ukraine conflict.
Ukraine Wants $80 Billion for 2027. Will Europe Cough It Up?
Analysis of Ukraine's funding requests and Europe's capacity to sustain military aid through 2027.
Europe Wants Russia's Blood. Trump Wants Out
Analysis of escalating European pressure on Russia, US military commitments in Europe, and Trump administration policy shifts toward NATO and Ukraine.
Ukraine Betrayed - No Intel, No Starlink. Now What?
Analysis of Ukraine's military and intelligence challenges following shifts in Western support and satellite communications access.
Iran Evacuating Military Bases, Massive US Airlift Underway, Ukraine in Total Blackout
Analysis of Iranian military base evacuations, US military movements, and Ukraine's power infrastructure collapse.
MacGregor Tears Into NATO's War Plan
Analysis of NATO military strategy and strategic vulnerabilities from a defense policy perspective.
Zelensky-Trump Dispute Over US Intel Sharing; Kiev Power Grid Hit
Analysis of Russia's air campaign against Ukrainian infrastructure, US intelligence policy shifts, and escalating hybrid warfare between Russia and the West.
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
Trump Announces Iran War 2.0 Imminent; Infrastructure Attacks on Russia, Ukraine, and Middle East
Analysis of escalating geopolitical tensions, infrastructure damage across conflict zones, and fuel shortage risks in Asia.
Does Trump Join a War the Saudis Can't Finish? Col Doug Macgregor
Analysis of potential US military involvement in Middle East conflicts and implications for American foreign policy and security posture.
Saudi Arabia Can't Stop the Houthis. Guess Who Wants In?
Analysis of Houthi escalation in the Red Sea, Saudi military limitations, and geopolitical actors positioning for regional advantage.
Riyadh's Airport Hit Again as Trump's Ceasefire Runs Into Russian Fire
Analysis of escalating Middle East tensions, airport strikes, and geopolitical fractures in ceasefire negotiations.
Kiev, Iran, Midterms: Neocon Empire Is Crashing with Garland Nixon
Analysis of US geopolitical overreach: why the West's military and diplomatic limits are fracturing at home and abroad.
Russia's Plan to Win WW3
Analysis of Russian strategy and perspectives on potential World War 3 escalation and outcomes.
NATO Emergency Meeting, Trump Diesel Deal, Iran Tensions, and AI Risk Timeline
Analysis of NATO military activity in Ukraine, geopolitical tensions over Iran, and AI industry predictions of systemic collapse within 6-12 months.
Are Witkoff & Kushner Selling Out Ukraine?
Analysis of US diplomatic and economic interests in Ukraine amid personnel changes in Trump administration policy circles.
Riyadh's Airport Burns, Tankers Next
Analysis of Middle Eastern infrastructure vulnerability and implications for global energy markets and supply chains.
NATO Confusion as Ukraine Braces for Difficult Winter
Analysis of NATO command failures, Ukrainian military setbacks, and strategic disconnects as winter approaches the conflict zone.
Aramaco's Warning: Two Years to Refill the Tank from Iran War
Analysis of Saudi Aramco's assessment of global oil supply disruption risk and recovery timeline in an Iran conflict scenario.
Houthis Don't Have to Conquer Saudi Arabia to Make It Pay
Analysis of how Houthi military capabilities threaten global energy infrastructure and shipping routes through asymmetric tactics.
Hide the Damage, Escalate the War
Col. Doug Macgregor analyzes information control and escalation dynamics in ongoing conflict narratives.
Trump's Ukraine Deal is Dying, Europe Inherits the War
Analysis of failed US-Ukraine negotiations and implications for European security and NATO burden-sharing in an escalating conflict.
US Travel Alert for Plague, Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Oil Tanker Attacks
Overview of emerging geopolitical threats including disease alerts, regional conflict escalation, and maritime disruptions affecting global stability.
Putin Signals Openness to Diplomacy with Germany
Analysis of diplomatic signals between Russia and Germany and implications for European geopolitical stability.
Iran Diplomacy Flatlines. Does War with Iran Move to Hormuz?
Analysis of escalating Iran tensions and risk of conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint.
Fairford: Real Plot or Ready-Made Pretext for Round Two?
Analysis of the Fairford incident and its potential role as a geopolitical flashpoint or catalyst for escalation.
I Found Too Many Coincidences. Something Is Wrong in Russia
Examines reported incidents at a Russian plague institute and investigates the timeline, official explanations, and potential biosecurity implications.
We Left America! Have You Heard of Expats?
Doug and Stacy discuss expatriation as a preparedness strategy, exploring options for relocating outside the United States.
Russian Plague? NATO Troops Deploy to Russia's Border; Saudi Aramco in Flames
Analysis of escalating geopolitical tensions, including disease outbreak reports, NATO military movements, and energy market disruptions.
Ukraine Hitting Russian Refineries as Trump Pushes for Talks
Analysis of Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure and their implications amid diplomatic pressure.
Russia is Crushing Ukraine's Capacity to Fight
Analysis of Russia's military strategy to degrade Ukraine's defense infrastructure and long-term combat effectiveness.
Istanbul Panel Debates Iran's Role, US Military Bases & the Future of the Gulf
Diplomats and analysts examine great-power rivalry, regional stability in the Gulf, and prospects for de-escalation amid weakening communication channels.