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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.
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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?
The Red Line
- Dec 12, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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 3, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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.
Scott Mistler-Ferguson
- Aug 23, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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.
Robbie Sutton
- Jun 1, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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?
Nate Ostiller
- May 11, 2023
- 7 min
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, 2023
- 4 min
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, 2023
- 4 min
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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