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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.

The Red Line
Jul 25, 20241 min read


Episode 122. South Africa: Comeback or Collapse?
As the dust settles on South Africa's most important election since 1994, the country stands on an edge, with only 5 years to fix everything

The Red Line
Jul 9, 20244 min read


Episode 121. Rare Earth Elements: The Futile Fight Against China
Can the West counter China's dominance in critical rare earths and secure independent supply chains for vital defense technologies?

The Red Line
Jun 18, 20245 min read


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 31, 20241 min read


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 18, 20246 min read


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
May 4, 20245 min read


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
Apr 17, 20241 min read


Episode 119. Indonesia's Defence Dilemma
Will Prabowo's presidency redefine Indonesia's military strategy and regional power stance?

The Red Line
Apr 16, 20246 min read


Episode 118. San Marino vs. Italy (April Fools Special - 2024)
A crisis is brewing within Europe, as two of the most powerful militaries on the Italian peninsula prepare for a war centuries in the making

The Red Line
Apr 1, 20242 min read


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
Mar 26, 20245 min read


Episode 116. Haiti: Cauldron of the Caribbean
Haiti's crisis rapidly worsens with gang violence and threats of civil war rising, will a foreign intervention be able restore stability?

The Red Line
Mar 8, 20247 min read


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 25, 20241 min read


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
Feb 23, 20245 min read


Beijing's Bagmen: The Discreet Growth of Chinese PMCs
Will Beijing's growing army of PMCs be able to surplant existing PMC outfits like Wagner or Academi here in Africa?

Jemima Pentreath
Feb 14, 20245 min read


Episode 114. Poland: Europe's Eastern Shield
Can Poland secure Europe's East and mend EU tensions, or will underlying tensions and disputes set the two on a crash course in the future?

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Feb 10, 20245 min read


Episode 113. Can India Replace China in the Global Supply Chain?
Can India supplant China as the world's next factory amid its economic complexities?

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Jan 24, 20246 min read


Foul Play: Mafia Interference in Italian Football
Italy is losing the fight against organized crime's grip on football: From match-fixing scandals to deep-seated corruption in the great game

Scott Mistler-Ferguson
Jan 15, 20248 min read


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
Jan 10, 20244 min read


2024: The Year of Elections in South Asia
2024 is set to bring us more elections than any other year in history, the outcomes of which, will directly impact nearly 2 Billion people.

Jamie Thannoo
Jan 4, 202411 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 27, 20234 min read


Crashcourse: The Uzbek Armed Forces (Patreon Workshop)
Analysing the history, modernisation and strategic capabilities of the Uzbek Armed Forces.

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Dec 21, 20231 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?

Gabriel Lane
Dec 12, 20236 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
Dec 12, 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 27, 20234 min read
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