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  • Ukraine, Gaza, Iran: Geopolitics & Intel Under Fire

    Ukraine, Gaza, Iran: Geopolitics & Intel Under Fire
    2025/05/27
    This week, we unpack another complex week around the globe, from the grinding war in Ukraine and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, to the delicate nuclear talks with Iran and a deeply concerning intelligence controversy in Washington. Tune in for your essential download on the global stories making headlines!
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    54 分
  • Global Affairs: Istanbul Talks, Gaza & Trump's ME Pivot

    Global Affairs: Istanbul Talks, Gaza & Trump's ME Pivot
    2025/05/19
    This week, we delve into the high-stakes diplomatic talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul, analyze Israel's significant new military offensive in Gaza, and unpack the controversial details of U.S. President Trump's whirlwind tour of the Middle East. Are these events interconnected, and what do they signal for global stability?
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    44 分
  • Is Global Order Shifting? Ukraine, ME, Asia, Europe

    Is Global Order Shifting? Ukraine, ME, Asia, Europe
    2025/05/14
    This week on This Week Explained, we dissect the critical updates from the Ukraine war, including new US diplomatic pressures on Russia, and the looming deadline for a major Israeli offensive in Gaza. We then shift to the sudden India-Pakistan ceasefire and unpack the contested election results shaking up Romania and Germany.
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    1 時間 24 分
  • Trump Claims Ukraine Deal | US Cuts Syria Troops | Kashmir Explodes

    Trump Claims Ukraine Deal | US Cuts Syria Troops | Kashmir Explodes
    2025/04/27
    President Trump claims a Ukraine peace deal is "very close" after talks with Putin, but is it realistic? Meanwhile, the US cuts troop levels in Syria amid ongoing ISIS concerns, and the Kashmir region explodes into crisis as India suspends a vital water treaty with Pakistan following a deadly attack.
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    1 時間 2 分
  • Ukraine Talks Stall, Gaza Crisis & China's Houthi Link?

    Ukraine Talks Stall, Gaza Crisis & China's Houthi Link?
    2025/04/20
    This week, we dissect stalled Ukraine ceasefire talks amid U.S.-Ukraine tensions, the devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and potential U.S. involvement in Yemen. Plus, shocking claims: Is a Chinese company helping Houthi Red Sea attacks?
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    46 分
  • Trump, Iran Talks & Israel's Shifting Sands

    Trump, Iran Talks & Israel's Shifting Sands
    2025/04/12
    This week, we analyze escalating global tensions: China's complex role in the Ukraine war, shifting U.S. dynamics in the Middle East with Iran and Israel, and intelligence pointing to a potential Taiwan invasion. Are major conflicts brewing on multiple fronts?
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    44 分
  • Beyond This Week With Mike Baker

    Beyond This Week With Mike Baker
    2025/04/06
    In this comprehensive analysis, intelligence professionals Kervin Aucoin and Mike Baker examine multiple theaters of global conflict and strategic challenges:Key Topics Discussed:
    • Ukraine & Middle East Conflicts: Analysis of current military situations and strategic implications
    • Iran's Nuclear Program: Examination of nuclear ambitions and potential regime change scenarios
    • Taiwan Security: Military strategies and the critical importance of U.S. involvement
    • U.S. Border Security: Political narratives and national security challenges
    • Information Warfare: Role in modern global conflicts and public perception
    • Russia-Ukraine Dynamics: Leadership implications and international response strategies
    • Intelligence Sharing: Complexities during multinational military operations
    • Diplomatic Chaos: How unpredictability sometimes creates strategic opportunities
    The conversation also touches on maintaining civility in discourse despite political differences and the value of shared experiences in our complex world.

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    1 時間 19 分
  • From the Arctic to the Axis: Iran, Russia, China, and the Global Battle for Influence

    From the Arctic to the Axis: Iran, Russia, China, and the Global Battle for Influence
    2025/04/04
    In this episode of This Week Explained, we delve into the most pressing global conflicts that are shaping international relations today. We examine Russia's military expansion and NATO's strategic response, the escalating crisis in Gaza, and rising tensions between the United States and Iran. We take a deep dive into the Middle East, focusing on Iran's missile capabilities and its growing coordination with Russia and China. We also analyze the transitional government in Syria, exploring its consolidation of power and the exclusion of minority groups. Shifting to East Asia, we unpack the rising tensions between China and Taiwan, marked by military drills and propaganda campaigns. Finally, we examine Greenland's strategic importance in global geopolitics, highlighting its valuable resources and the increasing interest of external powers in the Arctic region.
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    1 時間 6 分