The Red Line
Episode 109. A Second Arab Spring: Imminent or Impossible?
Worsening metrics in the Middle East hint at a possible second Arab Spring, but Authoritarian's have spent the last decade preparing.
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GEOPOLITICAL
AND ECONOMIC
ANALYSIS
ALL EPISODES
The Red Line
- Nov 16
- 1 min
Taiwan: Warplan Analysis (Patreon Workshop)
Analysing the Wargames simulating an invasion of Taiwan by the People's Republic of China, and using ecnomics, defence production figures.
The Red Line
- Nov 14
- 6 min
Episode 108. Extrajudicial Killings and Targeted Assassinations
he unsettling trend of Extrajudicial Killings is on the rise. With multiple countries now using it to directly dissidents abroad.
The Red Line
- Oct 30
- 5 min
Episode 107. The Hollowing of Hong Kong
The future of Hong Kong's economy is uncertain, with the possibility of an effective end to the one country, two systems approach.
The Red Line
- Oct 17
- 4 min
Episode 106. Wargaming: Moldova vs Transnistria
Wargaming out how the War in Ukraine has altered the defence dynamics within Moldova and Transnistria.
Scott Mistler-Ferguson
- Oct 14
- 14 min
Ransomware: From Code to Crisis
Ransomware attacks surged in 2021, prompting U.S. action and raising national security concerns; experts discuss causes and tech enablers.
The Red Line
- Oct 9
- 1 min
30+ Underreported Global Conflicts: PATREON WORKSHOP
Venture beyond the headlines and delve into the shadowed corners of our global stage, where we unpack over 30 underreported conflicts from
The Red Line
- Oct 3
- 3 min
Episode 105. Iran: Crises on All Fronts
Iran is facing multifaceted threats from all directions and their strategic position is becoming increasingly perilous along every axis.
The Red Line
- Sep 19
- 3 min
Episode 104. El Salvador: The Price of Security
Once the murder capital of the world, El Salvador finds itself grappling with both gang violence and geopolitical shifts.
The Red Line
- Sep 5
- 4 min
Episode 103. Wargaming: India vs Pakistan
The potential conflict between India and Pakistan stands at a precipice of alarming complexity in the dynamic South Asian landscape.
The Red Line
- Sep 5
- 1 min
OSINT Verification Workshop PATREON EXCLUSIVE
Patreon Bonus Material.
OSINT Verification Crashcourse
The Red Line
- Sep 5
- 1 min
BRICS Expansion: What it means for Global Geopolitics? - Live Panel
The augmentation of BRICS, with the inclusion of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and Argentina, marks a significant division.
Scott Mistler-Ferguson
- Aug 23
- 12 min
Cocaine and Corruption in West Africa
Demand for cocaine is booming, reigniting West Africa as a hotbed for traffickers attempting to reach the lucrative European market.
The Red Line
- Aug 22
- 4 min
Episode 102. The Economic Feasibility of Nuclear Power
The economic feasibility of Nuclear Power is under an unprecedented microscope, with evolving energy solutions and changing market dynamics.
The Red Line
- Aug 8
- 3 min
Episode 101. UUVs: Underwater Drones and Seabed Warfare
UUVs or Unmanned Underwater Vehicles, are set to make the same kind of impact that UAVs previously made on the modern battlefield.
The Red Line
- Jul 24
- 1 min
Episode 100. Scoring Every Prediction by The Red Line (100th Episode Special)
The Red Line has reached 100 episodes. How accurate have our predictions been? Join us for our countback special as we review every episode.
The Red Line
- Jul 10
- 4 min
Episode 99. Equatorial Guinea: The North Korea of Africa
Equatorial Guinea is one of the most puzzling countries in the world. Hurtling towards an economic cliff, how will the tiny nation adjust?
The Red Line
- Jun 26
- 3 min
Episode 98. The Geopolitics of Estonia
While Estonia celebrates its economic successes, cultural issues are bubbling just under the surface, setting the stage for tough decisions.
Nate Ostiller
- Jun 23
- 7 min
Russians Go Home: An Unwelcome Parallel Society in Georgia
Millions of Russians have relocated into neighbouring countries, including Georgia, where attitudes towards these new arrivals varies.
The Red Line
- Jun 12
- 3 min
Episode 97. The Death of Françafrique: Africa's Rebalancing Act
The demise of Françafrique and consequential transformation of France's strategic goals in Africa have reshaped geopolitics in the region.
Robbie Sutton
- Jun 1
- 12 min
The Conflict in West Papua: Forgotten or Ignored?
West Papua has been in a violent separatist struggle for more than 50 years. Why has it flown under the international radar for so long?
The Red Line
- May 29
- 5 min
Episode 96. Democracy in Central Asia
Central Asia stands at a pivotal crossroads, with the next few months likely to set the course for the region going forward.
Nik McNally
- May 17
- 7 min
Can Mexico Reverse its Spiral into Violence?
Mexico’s criminal landscape has deteriorated, resulting in endemic violence across society. What are the prospects for change?
The Red Line
- May 15
- 3 min
Episode 95. The Death of the US Dollar?
Some predict the emergence of a gold-backed BRICS currency to rival the US dollar but the end of the year. Is that actually possible?
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