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ALL EPISODES
The Red Line
Dec 27, 20234 min read
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, 20231 min read
Crashcourse: The Uzbek Armed Forces (Patreon Workshop)
Analysing the history, modernisation and strategic capabilities of the Uzbek Armed Forces.
Gabriel Lane
Dec 12, 20236 min read
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?
The Red Line
Dec 12, 20234 min read
Episode 110. Wargaming: Argentina Reinvades the Falklands
Argentina's incoming president has vowed to reclaim Falklands, but how likely is an actual invasion of the Falklands?
The Red Line
Nov 27, 20234 min read
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.
The Red Line
Nov 14, 20236 min read
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, 20235 min read
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 3, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20234 min read
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.
Scott Mistler-Ferguson
Aug 23, 202312 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20231 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20237 min read
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.
Robbie Sutton
Jun 1, 202312 min read
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, 20235 min read
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, 20237 min read
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, 20233 min read
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?
Nate Ostiller
May 11, 20237 min read
What is the future of WWII Commemoration in Ukraine?
May 9 marked Victory Day in Russia and Ukraine. That might change soon, with Ukraine to consider changing the date to align with Europe.
The Red Line
May 1, 20234 min read
Episode 94. Egypt's Economic Crisis: A Perfect Storm?
With inflation on the rise, foreign investment declining, and a mounting debt burden, Egypt's economy is facing significant challenges.
The Red Line
Apr 17, 20234 min read
Episode 93. Satellite Surveillance: The New Orbital Arms Race
We delve into the advancing capabilities of some nation's satellite systems and how they are changing the landscape of modern warfare.
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