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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Making Iran Pay: US Strikes 10 Nights in a Row
Analysis of recent US military strikes on Iran and implications for regional stability and energy markets.
US Facing the Risk of a Mass Casualty Attack from Iran
Analysis of escalating Iran-US tensions and the potential for Iranian asymmetric attacks on American targets.
Iran War Not to Our Advantage
Military analysis of why direct conflict with Iran would pose strategic disadvantages to US interests.
NATO's New Target: Russian Food Exports
Analysis of NATO sanctions targeting Russian agricultural exports and their geopolitical implications for global food supply.
Russian Gas Is Still Flowing to Europe. Here's Why
Analysis of ongoing Russian natural gas supplies to Europe and the geopolitical and economic factors sustaining the trade relationship.
Iran's Hormuz Gambit Sets Off Oil Price Rollercoaster
Analysis of Iran's strategic moves in the Strait of Hormuz and their potential impact on global oil prices and energy markets.
US-Iran War Reignites, Oil Markets in Chaos
Analysis of escalating US-Iran tensions and their immediate impact on global oil markets and energy prices.
Navy Combat Vet: The Coming European War with Russia
Military analysis of escalating Russia-Europe tensions and potential conflict scenarios affecting NATO and US strategic posture.
War Loans: How Politicians and Banks Cash In
Examination of how political and financial institutions profit from wartime lending and military financing.
Iran War Fallout Keeps Building: US SPR Still Shrinking
Analysis of escalating Iran tensions and implications for US strategic petroleum reserves and energy markets.
Americans Want Peace. Washington Wants War.
Analysis of divergence between US public opinion and US foreign policy toward military intervention and escalation.
Zelenskyy's Escalating Threats Toward Belarus Explained
Analysis of Ukraine's diplomatic and military posturing toward Belarus and implications for regional conflict escalation.
The Real Obsession of America's Neocons: Power
Analysis of neoconservative foreign policy objectives and the geopolitical power dynamics driving US interventionism.
Spain's First Lady Faces Corruption Trial
Spanish court orders trial of PM's wife on corruption charges; analysis of systemic political corruption across European socialist governments.
Betrayal, Fury, and Fear: The Fallout from Trump's Iran Deal
Analysis of geopolitical tensions and market implications following shifts in US-Iran nuclear diplomacy.
Iran: An Authentic Ceasefire is What's Needed
Lt Col Davis analyzes Iran's geopolitical position and the conditions necessary for a sustainable ceasefire in the region.
The Regime Change Blunders Trump Can't Escape
Analysis of US foreign policy overreach and the long-term consequences of regime-change interventions.
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
Putin's Strategy Shift Explained
Analysis of recent changes in Russian strategic positioning and their potential implications for global stability.
Germany's Self-Inflicted Decline: Is EU Collapse Next?
Analysis of Germany's economic deterioration and implications for European Union institutional stability.
There'll Be No Iran Deal
Matt Hoh and Lt Col Daniel Davis discuss the prospects and implications of U.S.-Iran diplomatic negotiations.
Israel's Long Battle with Hezbollah in Lebanon
Analysis of the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict in Lebanon and its strategic implications for the region.
Iran War Expands, Houthis Declare War on Israel
Lt Col Daniel Davis analyzes the expanding conflict involving Iran, Houthi forces, and Israel in the Middle East.
Russia & US Agree on ONE Thing: Europe Is to Blame
Analysis of converging Russian and American perspectives on European culpability in current geopolitical tensions.
Why US Bulling ALWAYS Backfires
Analysis of how American coercive foreign policy tends to produce unintended strategic consequences.
Trump's Latest on Iran War, from the White House 6/3/26
Daniel Davis analyzes the White House's latest statements on escalating tensions with Iran.
Pax Silica: Sweden's Secret Trade Deal with the US
Sweden joins US Pax Silica framework and signs tech prosperity deal outside NATO consensus during Helsingborg summit.
I've NEVER been this ashamed of my Country
A personal reflection on social breakdown and why the author sees Argentina as a cautionary tale for preppers.
The Narrative Is Dying - People Aren't Buying It Anymore
Commentary on declining public trust in institutional narratives and historical accounts of 20th-century events.
Joe Biden was SENILE from Day 1
Political commentary video; no preparedness content identifiable from description alone.
Embera Indians Transporting Migrants Through Darien Gap -- Part of Controlled Flow Program
Firsthand documentation of migration routes, mortality rates, and official control programs through Darien Gap.
Israel and Gaza trading blows: Israel moving tanks
Analysis of evolving Israel-Gaza conflict with focus on tank deployments and potential urban warfare scenarios.
Panama: From Nepal to America
Reporter interviews migrants at Darien Gap staging area, documenting origins and conditions of northbound migration flow.
Venezuelan Migrants to America Protest Rape of Children in Darien Gap
Venezuelan migrants warn others about violent assaults, child rapes, and deaths encountered crossing the Darien Gap.
China Fights Climate Change by Raping Virgin Jungle
Field documentation of Chinese deforestation operations in Panama and indigenous response to resource extraction.