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Global security expert Mark Galeotti reveals how organized crime is deeply intertwined with society, shaping our everyday lives from financial institutions to construction materials, and challenging our understanding of legitimacy and criminality.
A comprehensive exploration of why the Soviet Union lost the Cold War, examining multiple factors including US strategic policy, economic challenges, ethnic rebellions, and Gorbachev's leadership mistakes, with implications for understanding potential future geopolitical conflicts.
Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount's $108 billion hostile bid, urging shareholders to prefer the $83 billion Netflix deal due to more stable financing and lower regulatory risks.
Anne Applebaum discusses the complex geopolitical landscape of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, exploring how business interests are overtaking diplomacy, the potential consequences of a flawed peace plan, and the shifting dynamics of European power and American credibility.
Sarah Paine explains how Russia repeatedly sabotaged China's rise from the mid-19th to mid-20th century through strategic territorial grabs, manipulative diplomacy, and geopolitical maneuvering that consistently kept China weak and divided.
Jens Stoltenberg reflects on his decade as NATO Secretary General, discussing the organization's challenges, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the importance of maintaining a strong, technologically advanced defense alliance in an increasingly complex global security landscape.
Daniel Yergin discusses the current state of the global energy transition, highlighting the continued dominance of hydrocarbons, the challenges of shifting to renewable energy, and the complex interplay between technology, geopolitics, and energy markets.
A candid discussion with Ian Bremmer about global conflicts, the UN's role, potential peace deals in Gaza, and America's shifting foreign policy under Trump.
An in-depth discussion with Ian Bremmer about global conflicts, shifting power dynamics, the UN's role, potential peace deals in Gaza and Ukraine, and America's changing international reliability.
Dr. Fiona Hill discusses the current state of the Russia-Ukraine war, the shifting global power dynamics, the challenges facing young men, and the potential for leadership emerging from unexpected sources in Europe and the United States.
The episode discusses the unprecedented concentration of the S&P 500, with the top 10 stocks now comprising 40% of the index's value, driven primarily by tech companies and AI investments. The hosts explore the potential risks of this market structure, including the possibility of a significant market downturn if AI investments fail to deliver expected returns.
Sarah Paine discusses Britain's maritime strategy during World War II, focusing on how a maritime power can combat continental powers through blockades, peripheral operations, and strategic alliances. She explains how Britain, despite initial setbacks, ultimately prevailed by leveraging sea power, coordinating with allies, and exploiting Germany's geographical and strategic weaknesses.
Senator Rand Paul discusses the urgent need to address America's growing national debt, criticizing both Republicans and Democrats for excessive spending and warning about potential economic calamities. He also shares insights on topics ranging from trade and AI to gain-of-function research and the potential for conflict with China, emphasizing the importance of free markets, capitalism, and diplomatic nuance.
Google narrowly avoided a breakup in an antitrust ruling that keeps its exclusive search deals largely intact, disappointing antitrust advocates who sought more significant penalties. The ruling allows Google to continue paying partners like Apple for default search placement, with only minor restrictions that may not meaningfully impact the company's market dominance.
Kraft Heinz announced plans to split into two separate companies by 2026, with one focused on higher growth products and the other on slower growth staples. The move comes after years of struggling with changing consumer preferences and declining stock performance, potentially setting the stage for potential strategic acquisitions.
Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov discuss the alarming impact of RFK Jr. on public health, highlighting how his actions are dismantling vaccine programs and undermining scientific expertise at the CDC, potentially leading to preventable deaths and long-term damage to public health infrastructure.
Here's a two-sentence description for the episode: In this episode of China Watch, hosts Alice Han and James King explore three key topics: the geopolitical dynamics of the US-Russia-China relationship, the emergence of state capitalism in the United States under Trump, and China's pioneering role in humanoid robotics. They analyze China's strategic positioning in global affairs, its industrial policy, and its technological advancements, highlighting the country's potential leadership in AI and robotics while discussing the broader implications for global economic and technological competition.
Here's a two-sentence description based on the transcript: In this episode of Raging Moderates, host Jessica Tarlov and political strategist David Axelrod discuss the recent developments in redistricting, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and Zohran Mamdani's New York mayoral primary victory. Axelrod offers insights into the Democratic Party's challenges, the geopolitical landscape, and why he remains hopeful about the potential for positive political change.