The episode covers the latest in the relationship between Israel and Somaliland, the results of the Colombian elections, and the new Chinese sanctions on US tech companies. The conversation also delves into the World Cup and its impact on various countries. The conversation covers a range of topics, including difficulties when it come to state recognition, Colombia's foreign policy, and China's sanctions on US tech companies. It also delves into the broader themes of military

South Korea’s June 2026 local elections were overshadowed by ballot shortages at around 50 polling stations, sparking protests, fraud allegations, and conspiracy theories. As thousands demanded a rerun, the incident evolved beyond an election administration failure.

Two Brazilian criminal organizations have been designated terrorist groups by the Trump Administration at the request of a presidential candidate. The current president says that it will make more problems for the country.

This week’s episode covers protests in Bolivia, Armenia’s new outlook towards the West, and parliamentary election in Ethiopia.

The world has completely changed since the 2022 election and it is important to examine the geopolitical impact the previous election has had, now that a new government may take its place.

Introduction: After fourteen years, the Republic of Ireland has a new President. On October 24 th , 2025, voters across the country went to the polling stations, with a majority, 63.4%, voting for independent candidate Catherine Connolly, who will be formally inaugurated on November 11 th . However, the biggest stories that emerged in the fallout of the election were not necessarily who the victor was, but the low voter turnout of 46%, and even more worrying, the record numbe