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  • Who's Winning? Russia, China & the Shifting Global Balance

    Who's Winning? Russia, China & the Shifting Global Balance
    Jun 2 2025
    This week, we pull back the curtain on the intense geopolitical competition reshaping our world. We'll ask the crucial question: Who's truly gaining ground in Ukraine, Gaza, and the heart of Africa? Join us as we dissect Russia's strategic maneuvers, China's growing global footprint, and the alarming implications for the shifting balance of power.

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    43 mins
  • Ukraine, Gaza, Iran: Geopolitics & Intel Under Fire

    Ukraine, Gaza, Iran: Geopolitics & Intel Under Fire
    May 27 2025
    This week, we unpack another complex week around the globe, from the grinding war in Ukraine and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, to the delicate nuclear talks with Iran and a deeply concerning intelligence controversy in Washington. Tune in for your essential download on the global stories making headlines!
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    54 mins
  • Global Affairs: Istanbul Talks, Gaza & Trump's ME Pivot

    Global Affairs: Istanbul Talks, Gaza & Trump's ME Pivot
    May 19 2025
    This week, we delve into the high-stakes diplomatic talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul, analyze Israel's significant new military offensive in Gaza, and unpack the controversial details of U.S. President Trump's whirlwind tour of the Middle East. Are these events interconnected, and what do they signal for global stability?
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    44 mins
  • Is Global Order Shifting? Ukraine, ME, Asia, Europe

    Is Global Order Shifting? Ukraine, ME, Asia, Europe
    May 14 2025
    This week on This Week Explained, we dissect the critical updates from the Ukraine war, including new US diplomatic pressures on Russia, and the looming deadline for a major Israeli offensive in Gaza. We then shift to the sudden India-Pakistan ceasefire and unpack the contested election results shaking up Romania and Germany.
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Trump Claims Ukraine Deal | US Cuts Syria Troops | Kashmir Explodes

    Trump Claims Ukraine Deal | US Cuts Syria Troops | Kashmir Explodes
    Apr 27 2025
    President Trump claims a Ukraine peace deal is "very close" after talks with Putin, but is it realistic? Meanwhile, the US cuts troop levels in Syria amid ongoing ISIS concerns, and the Kashmir region explodes into crisis as India suspends a vital water treaty with Pakistan following a deadly attack.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Ukraine Talks Stall, Gaza Crisis & China's Houthi Link?

    Ukraine Talks Stall, Gaza Crisis & China's Houthi Link?
    Apr 20 2025
    This week, we dissect stalled Ukraine ceasefire talks amid U.S.-Ukraine tensions, the devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and potential U.S. involvement in Yemen. Plus, shocking claims: Is a Chinese company helping Houthi Red Sea attacks?
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    46 mins
  • Trump, Iran Talks & Israel's Shifting Sands

    Trump, Iran Talks & Israel's Shifting Sands
    Apr 12 2025
    This week, we analyze escalating global tensions: China's complex role in the Ukraine war, shifting U.S. dynamics in the Middle East with Iran and Israel, and intelligence pointing to a potential Taiwan invasion. Are major conflicts brewing on multiple fronts?
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    44 mins
  • Beyond This Week With Mike Baker

    Beyond This Week With Mike Baker
    Apr 6 2025
    In this comprehensive analysis, intelligence professionals Kervin Aucoin and Mike Baker examine multiple theaters of global conflict and strategic challenges:Key Topics Discussed:
    • Ukraine & Middle East Conflicts: Analysis of current military situations and strategic implications
    • Iran's Nuclear Program: Examination of nuclear ambitions and potential regime change scenarios
    • Taiwan Security: Military strategies and the critical importance of U.S. involvement
    • U.S. Border Security: Political narratives and national security challenges
    • Information Warfare: Role in modern global conflicts and public perception
    • Russia-Ukraine Dynamics: Leadership implications and international response strategies
    • Intelligence Sharing: Complexities during multinational military operations
    • Diplomatic Chaos: How unpredictability sometimes creates strategic opportunities
    The conversation also touches on maintaining civility in discourse despite political differences and the value of shared experiences in our complex world.

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    Mike discusses his support for The Special Forces Club Benevolent Fund, a UK registered charity providing assistance to former members of UK and allied Special Forces and Special Intelligence community members and their dependents facing hardship, illness, or bereavement.
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    1 hr and 19 mins
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