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The Red Line Apr 3, 20235 minEpisode 92. Narco-Economics: Inside the Mexican Drug TradeIn this episode, we delve into the complex and lucrative world of the Mexican cartel drug trade, exploring the economics that drive it.
The Red Line Mar 28, 20231 minBeijing's Influence in ASEAN Media - Live PanelChinese influence in ASEAN's media has been increasing in recent years. What does this mean? Could we see this trend extend into the West?
Isaac GibsonMar 27, 20236 minTurkey's Looming Offensive: A Kurdish Quagmire and the Islamic StateTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan faces several crises on the eve of an election. Will his solution be military excursion into Syria?
Genevieve Donnellon-MayMar 24, 202310 minBhutan's Downstream DilemmaBhutan's water resources and landlocked position between geostrategic rivals China and India is creating a difficult balancing act.
The Red Line Mar 20, 20234 minEpisode 91. Bulgaria: Russia's Backdoor into Europe?Bulgaria currently stands at a crossroads, with one group pulling the country toward the West, and another tethering the nation to Russia.
Derek Henry FloodMar 13, 20238 minPowerless in the Dark: Lebanon Struggles in the ShadowsLebanon is facing a cascading series of crises; inflation decimating the lira, non-existent electricity supply, ongoing political gridlock.
Nate OstillerMar 9, 20239 minThe Death of the Russian Language?Many former Russian Empire and USSR nations are reevaluating the place of the Russian language in their futures.
The Red Line Mar 9, 20231 minExamining Wagner's Finances - Live PanelWagner are more than just mercenaries: they could act as the back door between the Kremlin and larger criminal enterprises.