The Red Line
Episode 124. The Rise of Chinese Private Security Companies (PSCs and PMCs)
Chinese private security companies (PSCs) are beginning to expand their influence in the global security market, but what is Beijing's goal?
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ALL EPISODES
The Red Line
- Aug 1
- 4 min
Episode 123. What the Venezuelan Election Means for Essequibo
Venezuela's chaotic election has plunged the country into chaos, so what will it mean for the conflict with Guyana?
The Red Line
- Jul 25
- 1 min
Wargaming: A Second Russo-Georgian War - (Patreon Exclusive)
Examining the likely outcome of a Second Russo-Georgia War, and the lessons learned from 2008.
The Red Line
- Jul 9
- 4 min
Episode 122. South Africa: Comeback or Collapse?
As the dust settles on South Africa's most important election since 1994, the country stands on an edge, with only 5 years to fix everything
The Red Line
- Jun 18
- 5 min
Episode 121. Rare Earth Elements: The Futile Fight Against China
Can the West counter China's dominance in critical rare earths and secure independent supply chains for vital defense technologies?
The Red Line
- May 31
- 1 min
The Siloviki: Putin's Inner Circle - (Patreon Exclusive)
Profiling the handful of people surrounding Putin, and how they shape the future direction of Russia.
The Red Line
- May 18
- 6 min
Tajikistan and Regional Command Structures - The Armed Forces of Central Asia
Explore Central Asia's military dynamics, starting with an in-depth look at Tajikistan's defense landscape.
The Red Line
- May 4
- 5 min
Episode 120. The Forced Friendship: Russia's Uneasy Alliance with China
As sanctions continue to hurt the Russian economy, China seeks to convert Russia's troubles into strategic leverage here in East Asia.
The Red Line
- Apr 17
- 1 min
Mapping Russia's Offensive Capabilities (2024) - (Patreon Exclusive)
Analysing the Russian Invasion Plans for the Baltics and Finland: Unpacking How Ukraine Has Impacted the Russian Armed Forces
The Red Line
- Apr 16
- 5 min
Episode 119. Indonesia's Defence Dilemma
Will Prabowo's presidency redefine Indonesia's military strategy and regional power stance?
The Red Line
- Apr 1
- 2 min
Episode 118. San Marino vs. Italy
A crisis is brewing within Europe, as two of the most powerful militaries on the Italian peninsula prepare for a war centuries in the making
The Red Line
- Mar 26
- 5 min
Episode 117. Equipping Your Insurgency: A Guide to the Small Arms Market
How does the covert small arms trade escalate global security threats, and how is Ukraine changing the global markets?"
The Red Line
- Mar 8
- 7 min
Episode 116. Haiti: Cauldron of the Caribbean
Haiti's crisis rapidly worsens with gang violence and threats of civil war rising, will a foreign intervention be able restore stability?
The Red Line
- Feb 25
- 1 min
Analysing the USSR's Invasion Plans for Europe - (Patreon Exclusive)
Analysing the Soviet's Invasion Plans for Europe in 1979. Would the Soviets really be able to reach the Rhine in 7 days?
The Red Line
- Feb 23
- 5 min
Episode 115. The Future of Nuclear Warfare
The world stands on the brink of a new era in nuclear warfare, attention now shifts to the United States' ambitious modernisation program.
Jemima Pentreath
- Feb 14
- 5 min
Beijing's Bagmen: The Discreet Growth of Chinese PMCs
Will Beijing's growing army of PMCs be able to surplant existing PMC outfits like Wagner or Academi here in Africa?
The Red Line
- Feb 10
- 5 min
Episode 114. Poland: Europe's Eastern Shield
Can Poland secure Europe's East and mend EU tensions, or will underlying tensions and disputes set the two on a crash course in the future?
The Red Line
- Jan 24
- 6 min
Episode 113. Can India Replace China in the Global Supply Chain?
Can India supplant China as the world's next factory amid its economic complexities?
Scott Mistler-Ferguson
- Jan 15
- 8 min
Foul Play: Mafia Interference in Italian Football
Italy is losing the fight against organized crime's grip on football: From match-fixing scandals to deep-seated corruption in the great game
The Red Line
- Jan 10
- 4 min
Episode 112. Russia's Six Fleets: A Sinking Superpower
Russia's Navy, with six fleets, faces resource strains amid Ukraine conflict, raising questions on future adaptations
Jamie Thannoo
- Jan 4
- 11 min
2024: The Year of Elections in South Asia
2024 is set to bring us more elections than any other year in history, the outcomes of which, will directly impact nearly 2 Billion people.
The Red Line
- Dec 27, 2023
- 4 min
Episode 111. The Splintering of Sudan
Sudan's civil war escalates with RSF gains across the country, raising fears of state collapse in Sudan and widespread regional chaos.
The Red Line
- Dec 21, 2023
- 1 min
Crashcourse: The Uzbek Armed Forces (Patreon Workshop)
Analysing the history, modernisation and strategic capabilities of the Uzbek Armed Forces.
Gabriel Lane
- Dec 12, 2023
- 6 min
The One Friend Myanmar Can't Afford to Lose
Is the Junta's hold on power tenable if even one of their remaining few allies decides to turn away?
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