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Geopolitics Now
Geopolitics Now provides a measured analysis of the strategic rivalries and alliances that define international relations. We explore the historical context behind current foreign policy decisions, the impact of economic sanctions, and the shifting power dynamics between major global players. This show is designed for listeners seeking a deeper understanding of the geopolitical forces that drive headlines, moving past daily news to examine the long-term strategies and diplomatic maneuvers of…
Episodes
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FBI arrests Oklahoma man for mass hoax letter campaign
This episode examines the federal case against Robin Patrick Martin, who allegedly mailed over seven hundred hoax letters containing white powder to US…
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Uber Australia high court ruling on payroll tax liabilities
This episode explains the Australian High Court ruling that classifies Uber drivers as employees for tax purposes. We examine the legal reasoning behind the…
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Georgia Senate race: Jon Ossoff secures re-election
This episode examines the re-election of Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in Georgia, analyzing its impact on the Senate balance of power and the political future…
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Byron Donalds wins Florida governor race in historic midterm
Explains the outcome of the Florida gubernatorial race where Republican Byron Donalds defeated Democrat David Jolly. The episode examines how national issues…
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Indonesia's toxic haze and the regional diplomatic fallout
This episode examines the recurring toxic haze crisis in Southeast Asia, exploring how wildfires in Indonesia are straining diplomatic ties with Singapore and…
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‘A despicable betrayal’: Democrats incensed by Haley Stevens’s endorsement of Mike Rogers
In the final, high-stakes days before a midterm election that could determine the balance of power in the United States Senate, the political landscape in…
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Ebola outbreak kills more than 5,300 people in DR Congo
The numbers emerging from the Democratic Republic of the Congo are stark. According to the latest data from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and…
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AGOA Trade: US to remove South Africa and Rwanda
This episode explains the decision by the United States to remove South Africa and Rwanda from the AGOA trade programme. We analyze the trade barriers, human…
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Arab Political Parties: Historic Gains Projected in Israeli Knesset
Explains the historic exit poll projections showing Arab political parties winning eighteen combined seats in Israel's parliament. The episode examines…
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Brazil election: Lula's victory over Flavio Bolsonaro explained
This episode explains what Lula da Silva's presidential election victory over Flavio Bolsonaro means for Brazil and Latin America. We examine the fierce…
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Putin call with Nordic leaders reopens direct contact on Ukraine
This episode explains the rare joint phone call between Nordic leaders and Russian President Vladimir Putin. We examine the background of the Helsinki…
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Knesset election: Palestinian party gains challenge Zionist bloc
This episode explains how dramatic gains by Palestinian parties in the Knesset election have reshaped Israel's political landscape. It examines opposition…
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Israel election dynamics as rival leaders cast their ballots
This episode explains the structural stakes and political rivalries defining the latest Israeli election. It explores how key figures like Benjamin Netanyahu…
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Yahaya Masussuka: Nigerian Cleric Assassinated in Katsina
This episode explains the assassination of controversial Islamic cleric Yahaya Masussuka in northern Nigeria. We examine his theological disputes over the…
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King Charles faces calls for slavery reparations in Caribbean
This episode explains why King Charles's Caribbean tour and upcoming Commonwealth summit have reignited international demands for British slavery reparations…
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UK minimum wage policy shifts ahead of budget announcement
This episode explains the United Kingdom's upcoming budget decisions on youth minimum wage rates and import tariffs. We examine the government's economic…
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AI bioweapons: Assessing the threat raised by intelligence agencies
This episode explains why a once-secure Republican Senate seat in Kansas has become an unexpected battleground. We examine how local agricultural pressures…
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AI bioweapons: Assessing the threat raised by intelligence agencies
Explains how artificial intelligence could alter biological weapon risks according to intelligence officials. It examines warnings from M-I-Five director Sir…
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France riot recovery begins in Marseille amid police presence
This episode explains the aftermath of widespread unrest across France following a weekend of intense rioting. We examine the economic damage in cities like…
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Somalia air strikes: The human toll of expanding US operations
This episode explains the human impact and geopolitical friction behind expanding United States air strikes in Somalia. We examine AFRICOM casualty…