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.

France is trying to redefine its role in Africa through the Africa Forward summit in Nairobi, at a time of shifting geopolitical balances and growing competition for influence. Although important announcements were made, France’s success will depend less on their scale than on the credibility of their implementation.

The recent US sanctions placed on businesses and people closely aligned with the Cuban government is seen as an escalation, while the people experience energy and food shortages.

Image generated by AI using ChatGPT Gen Zs on social media are “Becoming Chinese”. The term “Chinamaxxing“ has recently exploded across social media, describing young Westerners embracing Chinese habits – from morning routines and tai chi to speaking Mandarin and sipping hot water – as part of a newfound fascination with “the Chinese way of life.” On TikTok and Instagram, videos tagged #Chinamaxxing shows Gen Zers donning Chinese street-fashion, practicing baduanjin exercise

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.

This week’s episode covers the Russian ship that sunk off of Spain in 2024, Trump’s visit to China, and Ukraine’s new stance towards the United States.

Soldiers walk toward a cargo plane on a wet tarmac at sunrise. American and German flags wave near the Brandenburg Gate. Mellow mood. The decision by the United States to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany has brought up once again the concerns regarding the future of European security and the stability of the transatlantic alliance. The move came after comments from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz who criticized the way the US is handling the war with Iran, adding that Wash

This week’s episode covers the crisis in Mali, the US and China tensions around the Panama Canal, and the UAE leaving OPEC.

Photo Credit: Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) North Korea’s state media has released new photos showing the supreme leader Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, aiming a rifle and riding a tank alongside her father. She has frequently accompanied him on visits to military-industrial sites, including facilities linked to missile production and nuclear weapons development. These appearances are unlikely to be accidental. In a system where imagery is tightly controlled, s

Photo Credit: AI The ability to anticipate an adversary’s next move has become an increasingly critical pillar of national security in a geopolitical environment marked by cyberattacks, military tensions, and strategic rivalry. As competition between states grows, governments are placing greater emphasis on the capacity to gather, process, and act upon strategic information faster than their adversaries. This is a domain where Japan has lagged behind many of its allies, but a