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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Israel's War, America's Cost in Iran
Analysis of escalating Middle East conflict and potential economic and geopolitical consequences for US energy security and markets.
Russia's Nonstop Drones Hit Kiev
Analysis of Russian drone operations against Kyiv and their tactical implications for Ukrainian defense.
Ever wonder what powers the world's largest military installation?
Overview of Fort Bragg's scale, organizational structure, and role as a hub for US Army Special Operations Command and the 82nd Airborne Division.
Is a Major Escalation with Iran Inevitable? A Combat Veteran Breaks Down the Reality
Combat veteran analyzes Iran escalation risks, regional expansion, and the absence of defined military objectives and exit strategy.
5 Urgent Threats: Why You Need to Prepare Today
Military-style risk assessment of five current crises with actionable preparedness steps for fuel, emergency kits, and backup power.
Drone War Blowback: Anyone Can Now Wage War
Prof. Richard Sakwa analyzes how proliferating drone technology has lowered barriers to armed conflict and distributed warfare capability globally.
How a 50% tariff on Canadian imports hits your wallet hard
Analyze how US trade tariffs on Canadian goods ripple through energy, construction, and food costs.
Is your survival plan ready? This week's global risk outlook.
Track current geopolitical tensions, commodity prices, and grid stability; audit supplies and refine contingency plans.
Is the Texas power grid ready for the perfect storm?
How Texas's isolated electrical grid faces simultaneous heat and tropical threats, and why it cannot easily import emergency power.
Why your grocery bill is quietly skyrocketing
Understand how diesel fuel prices ripple through supply chains to raise costs on food, medicine, and household goods.
Iran War Bait & Switch
Analysis of US-Iran escalation rhetoric and the political narratives driving conflict risk.
US Unleashes Heavy Wave of Strikes Against Iran
Analysis of US military strikes on Iran, their strategic implications, and potential escalation scenarios in the Middle East.
How powerful is North Korea's military really?
Overview of North Korea's 1.2M-strong military, submarine fleet, and nuclear capabilities within Korean peninsula security dynamics.
Is the North Korean artillery threat exaggerated? Get the reality check.
Examines North Korean conventional artillery capabilities against Seoul, separating data-driven assessment from alarmist narratives.
Could Seoul survive a North Korean artillery strike? The data reveals the sobering reality.
RAND modeling of Seoul's vulnerability to sustained artillery attack and casualty projections under varied scenarios.
Is Seoul the most dangerous city on Earth? Here's why you need to pay attention.
Examine Seoul's geopolitical risks and urban infrastructure vulnerabilities as a case study in navigating high-risk metropolitan zones.
Is Seoul actually safe? A practical guide to staying prepared in the city
Learn how to navigate Seoul's emergency systems, from air raid sirens to evacuation shelters, as a resident or visitor.
Long War, Iran's Advantage
Analysis of prolonged conflict dynamics in the Middle East and Iran's strategic positioning in extended warfare scenarios.
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.
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
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.
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.
CIA Spy Steals $40M in GOLD Bars, Millions in cash and Rolex Watches
Commentary on a CIA officer's $40M embezzlement case as evidence of government waste and lack of oversight.
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.