STRAT | 22 OCT 2025 | Geopolitical Crossroads: Ukraine Tensions, Gaza Ceasefire, National Guard Ruling
In this STRAT episode, retired Marine Intelligence Officer LtCol. Hal Kempfer breaks down three global and domestic flashpoints shaping today’s strategic landscape. First, he analyzes the latest diplomatic rift between Washington and Moscow, as talks between the U.S. and Russia collapse and Ukraine presses forward with new missile capabilities that could shift the balance of power. Next, Kempfer examines the fragile Gaza ceasefire, marked by violations, humanitarian struggles, and competing political agendas that threaten to reignite conflict. Finally, he unpacks a major Ninth Circuit Court…
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