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The result is a fragile state of affairs. The ceasefire addresses the immediate violence but none of the core structural problems. What options does Pakistan have when its military and economic pressure have failed to show results? #geopolitics #foreignpolicy #afghanistan #pakistan #securitystudies
October 25, 2025 at 9:11 AM
The result is a fragile state of affairs. The ceasefire addresses the immediate violence but none of the core structural problems. What options does Pakistan have when its military and economic pressure have failed to show results? #geopolitics #foreignpolicy #afghanistan #pakistan #securitystudies
There's a multi-layered geopolitical chess match unfolding in the Caribbean, and the stated counter-narcotics mission is likely just the top layer. The massive U.S. military deployment signals a strategic re-evaluation of the region. Let's dig into the potential long-term play here. A 🧵
October 24, 2025 at 4:00 AM
There's a multi-layered geopolitical chess match unfolding in the Caribbean, and the stated counter-narcotics mission is likely just the top layer. The massive U.S. military deployment signals a strategic re-evaluation of the region. Let's dig into the potential long-term play here. A 🧵
Beyond the headlines of this week's US-Russia-Ukraine diplomacy lies a complex strategic chess match. The announced Budapest summit is not just a meeting; it's the culmination of a high-risk diplomatic gambit centered on the threat of escalation. Let's break it down. 🧵
October 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Beyond the headlines of this week's US-Russia-Ukraine diplomacy lies a complex strategic chess match. The announced Budapest summit is not just a meeting; it's the culmination of a high-risk diplomatic gambit centered on the threat of escalation. Let's break it down. 🧵
September 16, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Nepal is but a singular example in a long line of global protests.
September 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Nepal is but a singular example in a long line of global protests.
Why is there still no ceasefire? It boils down to one core problem: their goals are mutually exclusive.
September 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Why is there still no ceasefire? It boils down to one core problem: their goals are mutually exclusive.
Russia has launched its largest air attack of the war on Ukraine overnight, striking central Kyiv and hitting the main government building for the first time. President Zelenskiy has issued a direct appeal to allies for stronger, more comprehensive air defense systems to protect Ukrainian cities.
September 7, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Russia has launched its largest air attack of the war on Ukraine overnight, striking central Kyiv and hitting the main government building for the first time. President Zelenskiy has issued a direct appeal to allies for stronger, more comprehensive air defense systems to protect Ukrainian cities.
See the trend before it becomes the headline.
Earlier this week, we analyzed how U.S. policy was pushing India towards China. Yesterday, President Trump confirmed our assessment in his own words.
This is the clarity we provide. If you want to understand why things happen, you're in the right place.
Earlier this week, we analyzed how U.S. policy was pushing India towards China. Yesterday, President Trump confirmed our assessment in his own words.
This is the clarity we provide. If you want to understand why things happen, you're in the right place.
September 6, 2025 at 7:28 AM
See the trend before it becomes the headline.
Earlier this week, we analyzed how U.S. policy was pushing India towards China. Yesterday, President Trump confirmed our assessment in his own words.
This is the clarity we provide. If you want to understand why things happen, you're in the right place.
Earlier this week, we analyzed how U.S. policy was pushing India towards China. Yesterday, President Trump confirmed our assessment in his own words.
This is the clarity we provide. If you want to understand why things happen, you're in the right place.
A major geopolitical shift is unfolding. Punitive U.S. tariffs, intended to isolate Russia, are having the unintended consequence of pushing India, a key U.S. partner, into a tactical rapprochement with its primary adversary, China.
September 1, 2025 at 11:44 AM
A major geopolitical shift is unfolding. Punitive U.S. tariffs, intended to isolate Russia, are having the unintended consequence of pushing India, a key U.S. partner, into a tactical rapprochement with its primary adversary, China.
The recent data on the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia presents a compelling case study in the evolution of economic statecraft. The traditional playbook—cut off access to the dollar and the global financial system—is running into the hard reality of a multi-polar world.
August 24, 2025 at 10:37 AM
The recent data on the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia presents a compelling case study in the evolution of economic statecraft. The traditional playbook—cut off access to the dollar and the global financial system—is running into the hard reality of a multi-polar world.
🌍 New on This Week Explained! 🌍 We're dissecting "Ukraine, Gaza & Asia's New Flashpoint: A World in Flux." Get the full picture on diplomatic efforts, the humanitarian crisis, and the escalating Thailand-Cambodia border conflict.
#Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #WorldNews #Podcast #Global
#Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #WorldNews #Podcast #Global
July 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
🌍 New on This Week Explained! 🌍 We're dissecting "Ukraine, Gaza & Asia's New Flashpoint: A World in Flux." Get the full picture on diplomatic efforts, the humanitarian crisis, and the escalating Thailand-Cambodia border conflict.
#Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #WorldNews #Podcast #Global
#Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #WorldNews #Podcast #Global
US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have significantly escalated Middle East tensions. Iran has launched rockets at Israel, and a critical question remains. This extends beyond the Middle East, with the redeployment of US aircraft carriers impacting strategic balance in the Indo-Pacific.
June 22, 2025 at 6:23 AM
US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have significantly escalated Middle East tensions. Iran has launched rockets at Israel, and a critical question remains. This extends beyond the Middle East, with the redeployment of US aircraft carriers impacting strategic balance in the Indo-Pacific.
This Week Explained unpacks global headlines: Stalled Ukraine peace talks face internal friction. Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepens. Is the US involved in a Yemen ground offensive? PLUS: US accuses a Chinese firm of aiding Houthi Red Sea attacks! 🤯
April 20, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This Week Explained unpacks global headlines: Stalled Ukraine peace talks face internal friction. Gaza's humanitarian crisis deepens. Is the US involved in a Yemen ground offensive? PLUS: US accuses a Chinese firm of aiding Houthi Red Sea attacks! 🤯
A journalist from The Atlantic was mistakenly added to a Signal chat with Trump officials discussing strikes on the Houthis in Yemen. What are the implications for U.S. foreign policy?
🎙️ Full analysis on This Week Explained: www.leonmedianetwork.com/this-week-ex...
🎙️ Full analysis on This Week Explained: www.leonmedianetwork.com/this-week-ex...
March 30, 2025 at 1:51 PM
A journalist from The Atlantic was mistakenly added to a Signal chat with Trump officials discussing strikes on the Houthis in Yemen. What are the implications for U.S. foreign policy?
🎙️ Full analysis on This Week Explained: www.leonmedianetwork.com/this-week-ex...
🎙️ Full analysis on This Week Explained: www.leonmedianetwork.com/this-week-ex...
Reuters reports Hamas confirms talks with the US on releasing an American hostage in Gaza. Just 2 days ago, we broke down the White House's diplomatic approach vs. Trump's rhetoric on This Week Explained.
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March 9, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Reuters reports Hamas confirms talks with the US on releasing an American hostage in Gaza. Just 2 days ago, we broke down the White House's diplomatic approach vs. Trump's rhetoric on This Week Explained.
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We called it! 👀
Before Trump’s statement calling for sanctions on Russia, we discussed the need for public pressure on Russia to negotiate peace in Ukraine.
Now that Trump has spoken out, will it make a difference? 🎙️ Listen to the latest episode of This Week Explained to hear our analysis.
Before Trump’s statement calling for sanctions on Russia, we discussed the need for public pressure on Russia to negotiate peace in Ukraine.
Now that Trump has spoken out, will it make a difference? 🎙️ Listen to the latest episode of This Week Explained to hear our analysis.
March 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We called it! 👀
Before Trump’s statement calling for sanctions on Russia, we discussed the need for public pressure on Russia to negotiate peace in Ukraine.
Now that Trump has spoken out, will it make a difference? 🎙️ Listen to the latest episode of This Week Explained to hear our analysis.
Before Trump’s statement calling for sanctions on Russia, we discussed the need for public pressure on Russia to negotiate peace in Ukraine.
Now that Trump has spoken out, will it make a difference? 🎙️ Listen to the latest episode of This Week Explained to hear our analysis.
When diplomacy gets messy live on camera, there’s no room for spin. This week, we’re breaking down the explosive meeting that unfolded in real-time and what it says about the evolution of media and global politics. Catch the latest episode of This Week Explained! 🌍🎙️
March 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
When diplomacy gets messy live on camera, there’s no room for spin. This week, we’re breaking down the explosive meeting that unfolded in real-time and what it says about the evolution of media and global politics. Catch the latest episode of This Week Explained! 🌍🎙️
This week on This Week Explained, we’re breaking down the most important global stories. We discuss the Oval Office drama between Trump and Zelensky, Europe’s shifting defense strategy, and the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
March 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This week on This Week Explained, we’re breaking down the most important global stories. We discuss the Oval Office drama between Trump and Zelensky, Europe’s shifting defense strategy, and the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
After Russia’s failed push for Kyiv in 2022, was there a missed opportunity for diplomacy? While a deal with Putin was unlikely, early negotiations might have shaped today’s narrative differently. Could this have better served Ukraine’s future? 🌍 Please listen before responding.
February 23, 2025 at 1:13 PM
After Russia’s failed push for Kyiv in 2022, was there a missed opportunity for diplomacy? While a deal with Putin was unlikely, early negotiations might have shaped today’s narrative differently. Could this have better served Ukraine’s future? 🌍 Please listen before responding.
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February 4, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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🌏 "China is the biggest adversary to the US over the past 5 years."
💡 Expert analysis on the growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific and the need for stronger U.S. deterrence.
Follow along for more insights on the world around you.
#Geopolitics #China #US #IndoPacific #Taiwan
💡 Expert analysis on the growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific and the need for stronger U.S. deterrence.
Follow along for more insights on the world around you.
#Geopolitics #China #US #IndoPacific #Taiwan
February 4, 2025 at 10:57 AM
🌏 "China is the biggest adversary to the US over the past 5 years."
💡 Expert analysis on the growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific and the need for stronger U.S. deterrence.
Follow along for more insights on the world around you.
#Geopolitics #China #US #IndoPacific #Taiwan
💡 Expert analysis on the growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific and the need for stronger U.S. deterrence.
Follow along for more insights on the world around you.
#Geopolitics #China #US #IndoPacific #Taiwan