As the landscape of artificial intelligence continues to evolve, the question of regulation becomes increasingly critical. Who holds the authority to oversee AI's development and deployment? This pivotal inquiry spans governments, regulatory bodies, and tech companies, all of whom play a role in ensuring ethical standards and accountability.

Cryptocurrency is shifting quickly and drawing global oversight. The recent theft at Binance, a major exchange, offers a view into state-backed evasion of sanctions.

In a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy, President Trump has waived a bipartisan law that would have imposed secondary sanctions on Russia to allow the purchase of Russian diesel. A comprehensive analysis is necessary to understand the trajectory that has led the United States to its current state.

With the expansion in operations of Latin American criminal organizations in Europe, cocaine trafficking reveals a deeper vulnerability: the ability of criminal networks to penetrate legitimate economic systems and putting pressure on state sovereignty.

As the UK reevaluates rejoining the European Union after a decade of negotiations, the implications for trade, security, and defence are monumental. This pivotal moment not only reshapes economic relationships but also redefines the strategic landscape of Europe.

The intricate relationship between technology chokepoints and geopolitical dynamics, it becomes evident that vulnerabilities in the supply chain can have far-reaching implications that can disrupt everything from your smartphone to critical infrastructure.

Food is more than just sustenance; it's a powerful political statement. In today's rapidly changing world, viral food fads are increasingly influencing geopolitics, shaping cultural identities, and driving economic trends.

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While Europe fights to save the old rules-based order and great powers argue over what should replace it, many of us outside those centers aren’t really in that conversation. We’re just trying to build practical networks that work for our own challenges as the old system fades.

The podcast episode covers the Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure, reignited tensions over Las Malvinas, and the UK's announcement to ban trade with the Israeli settlers in the West Bank. The fun topic covers Papua New Guinea's love of Rugby.

This week’s episode covers the mutiny in Niger, a Mexican drug cartel in the Czech Republic, and maritime rights in the Middle East.

The ongoing military operation, initially anticipated to conclude within six weeks, has now extended into its sixth month. As the US imposes "Operation Economic Outcast" through sanctions and trade barriers, not only do these actions impact the targeted economies, but they also reverberate across global markets, influencing alliances and power dynamics.

This week’s episode we will be discussing the Mecca Pact, Space X’s impact on the moon, and the changing relations between the United States and the Korean Peninsula.

On 13 July 2026, the French, British and German leader hosted the 16th meeting of the coalition of the Willing in Paris, before an unprecedented demonstration of Force of the French military, sending a clear message to Russia: Europe will continue supporting Ukraine.

Can international law shape geopolitics when great powers refuse to comply? Ten years after the South China Sea Arbitration, the dispute illustrates the gap between legal rulings and strategic reality.

Australia needs to reassert itself as a regional power in the Pacific. Will it be able to do so while China is advancing so quickly?

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.

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

In Colombia’s upcoming election there is at play a geopolitical choice between traditional alignment with Washington and a more autonomous regional path. As security deteriorates and regional tensions grow, the outcome could reshape Colombia’s role in Latin America and its strategic relationship with the United States.