Podcasts – Geopolitical Monitor

What a US-Iran War Would Look Like

Geopolitical Monitor — Fri, 12 Jul 2019 07:02:59 +0000

Zac and Nick discuss some of the military dimensions of a potential US-Iran conflict, and how Tehran might seek to maximize the costs of a US campaign.

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US-Mexico Trade War

Geopolitical Monitor — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:28:38 +0000

Zac and Nick discuss President Trump's shocking move to apply across-the-board tariffs on the U.S.' close trade ally - why it's unprecedented, and how long this new trade war might go on for. (Recorded June 4, 2019)

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EU Parliament Elections

Geopolitical Monitor — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 13:24:53 +0000

Zac and Nick discuss some of the major takeaways from the EU Parliament elections, a potential turning point for the Union which now has many in Brussels breathing a sigh of relief. (Recorded June 4, 2019)

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Battle of Tripoli

Geopolitical Monitor — Thu, 16 May 2019 19:05:59 +0000

Zac and Nick discuss General Haftar's offensive on Tripoli and what it means for Libya's protracted civil war.

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US-Iran Tensions

Geopolitical Monitor — Thu, 16 May 2019 19:02:50 +0000

Zac and Nick discuss mounting tensions between the United States and Iran - what's causing them, and whether or not they could lead to a new US war in the Middle East. Recorded on May 14, 2019.

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Glacier Watch: Indus Basin

Geopolitical Monitor — Wed, 08 May 2019 11:30:51 +0000

Zac and Nick discuss economic and political considerations stemming from the long-term decline of the Indus Basin, focusing on Pakistan's water woes in particular. Recorded on May 5, 2019.

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Ukraine Election Result

Geopolitical Monitor — Wed, 01 May 2019 13:36:17 +0000

Zac and Nick discuss the surprising yet not-so-surprising result of Ukraine's presidential elections, what it means for relations with Russia, and whether or not there's any life yet in the Minsk II peace process. Recorded on April 27, 2018.

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Sudan and the Arab Spring

Geopolitical Monitor — Mon, 29 Apr 2019 17:38:04 +0000

Zac and Nick discuss the ongoing protest movement in Sudan and what has changed in the international system since the Arab Spring broke out in 2011. Recorded on April 27, 2018.

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Turkey Local Elections (April 6, 2019)

Geopolitical Monitor — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 12:43:00 +0000

Zac and Nick examine recent local elections in Turkey, particularly what they mean for President Erdogan and the Turkish economy.

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Japan’s MSDF Navy Modernization (April 1, 2019)

Geopolitical Monitor — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 11:00:34 +0000

Zac and Nick delve into the other side of the East Asia naval arms race: Japan's Maritime Self Defense Force (MSDF).

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