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Wargaming: A Second Russo-Georgian War - (Patreon Exclusive)
Examining the likely outcome of a Second Russo-Georgia War, and the lessons learned from 2008.
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GEOPOLITICAL
AND ECONOMIC
ANALYSIS
ALL EPISODES
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
- 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
- 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.
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
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.
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 17, 2023
- 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, 2023
- 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
- Sep 5, 2023
- 1 min
OSINT Verification Workshop PATREON EXCLUSIVE
Patreon Bonus Material.
OSINT Verification Crashcourse
The Red Line
- Sep 5, 2023
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
Nate Ostiller
- Mar 9, 2023
- 9 min
The 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
- Feb 20, 2023
- 5 min
Episode 89. European Rearmament (Are We Preparing for the Wrong War?)
The war in Ukraine changed how Europe saw its defence. The continent is now scrambling to hastily rearm and modernise its defence industries
The Red Line
- Feb 3, 2023
- 1 min
The Next Three Months in Ukraine - Live Panel
With the highly expected upcoming spring offensives in Ukraine, how are the dynamics of the war likely to change? We ask our expert panel.
The Red Line
- Dec 13, 2022
- 3 min
Episode 84. Is the CSTO Facing Collapse?
After Azerbaijan called Russia's bluff in the Caucasus, the world now knows the core of the CSTO treaty is worthless. What happens now?
Perri Grace
- Sep 22, 2022
- 3 min
Disinformation Dispatch: Russia's Partial Mobilisation
In a pre-recorded address at his desk, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial mobilisation of Russian troops for Ukraine.
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