This Week Explained Podcast
1) Ukraine's Counteroffensive, Gaza's Invasion, and a Nuclear Pact
This week, we unpack a world on the brink. From Ukraine's daring counteroffensive striking deep inside Russia to Israel's high-stakes ground invasion of Gaza, we analyze the critical decisions and the...Show More
2) Lines Crossed Israel's Qatar Strike & Russia's NATO Test
This week, geopolitical red lines are crossed, throwing decades of established rules into question. We break down Israel's unprecedented and failed strike inside Qatar that has shattered regional alli...Show More
3) The Axis of Convenience: A New Global Order Emerges
This week, we unpack the formation of a new pragmatic alliance in Beijing designed to challenge the West. From Vladimir Putin's direct "red line" threat in Ukraine to a controversial U.S. military str...Show More
4) Israel's Expanding Shadow War & Ukraine's Diplomatic Deadlock
This week, we analyze the breakdown of diplomacy in Ukraine following the Trump-Putin summit and explore the widening conflict in the Middle East, as Israel launches a new offensive in Gaza and target...Show More
5) The New Path to Peace? Ukraine, Gaza, & The Resurgence of ISIS
This week, we break down the latest diplomatic efforts in the war in Ukraine, the dangerous new tactics complicating aid efforts in Gaza, and the brutal resurgence of ISIS on the African continent. Is...Show More
6) New Cold Wars? A look at Global Power Plays from Alaska to the Middle East
This week we break down a whirlwind of global events, from a high-stakes summit in Alaska to a dangerous new phase in the Middle East. We analyze the motivations behind the Trump-Putin meeting and the...Show More
7) Ukraine, Gaza & Asia's New Flashpoint: A World in Flux
This week, we unpack the latest diplomatic and military developments in Ukraine and Gaza, alongside a new and escalating conflict in the South China Sea. Are these regional flashes leading to a broade...Show More
8) Beyond the Headlines: Can Peace Hold in Ukraine, Gaza, Syria?
This week, we dive into the intensifying conflicts in Ukraine, the deepening humanitarian crisis and stalled truce talks in Gaza, and the alarming escalation of sectarian violence in Syria. We analyze...Show More
9) US-Iran Crisis: Trump's Ultimatum & Gaza's Stalemate
This week, we unravel the explosive escalation between the U.S. and Iran, marked by blistering rhetoric and a direct challenge from President Trump. We also delve into the intractable ceasefire negoti...Show More
10) US Aid Cuts, Gaza Ceasefire Hopes, & NATO's Future
This week, we unravel the critical developments shaping our world, from the concerning pause in US aid to Ukraine and escalating attacks, to the fragile hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza. Plus, we break d...Show More