Geopolitics
International affairs, defense, intelligence, and regional conflicts
#416: The Rise of the Hybrid Army: Professionalizing Insurgency
Herman and Corn explore how non-state actors are emulating conventional militaries to bridge the gap in asymmetric warfare.
#415: Egypt’s Tightrope: The Secret Strategy of Gaza Mediation
Why is Egypt the indispensable mediator in Gaza? Herman and Corn explore the high-stakes world of Cairo’s intelligence-led diplomacy.
#414: Beyond Gaza: Unmasking Hamas’s International Web
Explore the complex web of international diplomacy and gray-market finance that sustains Hamas far beyond the borders of Gaza.
#404: Beyond the Screenshot: Proving Your Digital Evidence
Can a thumbs-up be a binding contract? Learn how to authenticate digital messages and protect your legal rights in the age of AI forgeries.
#383: The Final Boss of Peace: Can Gaza Ever Disarm?
Why is giving up weapons the "final boss" of peace? Corn and Herman explore historical lessons for Gaza from Northern Ireland and Colombia.
#381: Is Your Phone Hacking Itself?
Imagine getting hacked without ever clicking a link. Herman and Corn explore the terrifying world of zero-click exploits and Pegasus spyware.
#380: The Illusion of Spontaneity: Inside High-Level VIP Security
When a minister goes for candy, it’s a tactical operation. Explore the psychology of protection and the illusion of spontaneity for high-level VIPs.
#379: Corporate Spies: When Business Intelligence Goes Dark
Is it legal to dig through a rival's trash? Herman and Corn explore the high-stakes world of corporate espionage and the gray lines of business.
#376: Hardwired for Havoc: Inside Mossad’s Pager Operation
Explore the chilling reality of supply chain poisoning and how a decade-long operation turned everyday pagers into targeted weapons.
#370: Bunkers and Bytes: The Secret World of Gov Clouds
How do you host the nation's secrets on the same tech that runs Netflix? Corn and Herman explore the high-stakes world of air-gapped government clo...
#369: The Anatomy of Failure: Inside the Military Probe
Explore the internal mechanics of military probes and how institutions move past the blame game to diagnose systemic collapse.
#354: From Partners to Rivals: The Israel-Iran Paradox
Explore the dramatic shift from secret alliances and joint missile projects to the modern "shadow war" between Israel and Iran.
#339: Beyond the Fortress: The Evolution of Global Military Bases
Explore how modern military bases have evolved from fortresses to high-tech hubs and the complex trade-offs of hosting foreign troops on home soil.
#338: Shadow Diplomats: The Truth About Honorary Consuls
Ever wondered why a regular house might fly a foreign flag? Discover the "DIY diplomacy" of honorary consuls and their strange legal perks.
#337: Sovereign Bags: The Secret World of Diplomatic Pouches
In a digital age, why do governments still use physical bags? Explore the high-stakes world of diplomatic pouches and sovereign transit.
#334: Subsea Secrets: How AI Taps the World's Fiber Optics
Herman and Corn reveal how governments ingest the internet through subsea cables and use Agentic AI to filter the global digital firehose.
#333: Before the CIA: The Secret History of Spying
Before the CIA, spying was a world of forged wax seals and secret post offices. Discover how intelligence evolved into an institution.
#294: The Frozen Frontier: Inside the Israel-Syria DMZ
Explore the complex history of the Golan Heights and the UN-monitored buffer zone where a decades-long ceasefire meets modern-day tension.
#292: Deterrence or Danger? Decoding the Signals of War
Is it a bluff or a real threat? Corn and Herman dive into OSINT to reveal the hidden logistical signals that separate posturing from invasion.
#290: The Borders of Reality: From Micronations to Somaliland
When does a guy on an oil rig become a king? Herman and Corn explore the legal and geopolitical lines between micronations and actual states.