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David Murrin decodes major historical events to forecast global change in today’s world. David is interviewed by Winston Murrin on the current state of the world politically, economically and militarily (while having a few generational debates along the way). The State Of It covers financial markets, geopolitics, the military and global future trends. David has authored three books: Breaking the Code of History, Lions Led by Lions and Now or Never The Global Forecaster UK Strategic Defence Review 2020. He also writes a blog on his website www.davidmurrin.co.uk.

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Pacific Navies: Australia, Japan and Taiwan Jun 29, 2023

In this episode David and Winston continue their conversation concerning the fleets of Pacific nations. The questions under investigation include: Are light carriers effective at power projection? Are frigates genuinely effective in modern naval warfare, or are they inferior to destroyers? Is the Taiwanese Navy disadvantaged through it's reliance on patrol boats? What is the quality of these Navies like? How well would these three nations be able to cooperate in a conflict?
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Pacific Navies: Comparing The Naval Power Of America and China Jun 25, 2023

Winston and David evaluate and compare the Navies of America and China (with some focus on other aspects of their respective military capabilities). Within the episode a myriad of questions are explored: How would the USN negate missile attacks from mainland China during a conflict? What would be the outcome of a prolonged naval war in the Pacific? What does the shipbuilding capacity of America and China mean for a possible future war? What does the future of naval warfare look like? What is the effect of extended lines of communication in a Western Pacific American war effort?

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Ukraine: An Update On The War Jun 06, 2023

In this first episode of Season 4 David and Winston discuss developments in the situation on the ground in Ukraine. This includes possibilities for a summer offensive as well as the current state of the conflict. The discussion expands to include the wider geopolitical situation and the countries from which both Russia and Ukraine are deriving their main support.
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Taiwan, Ukraine and Sino-Russian Relations Sep 16, 2022

In this episode, David and Winston briefly go over the changing situation of Ukraine as well as future predictions for that conflict. The main topic of discussion, however, is Taiwan and the possibilities of conflict in the Pacific Basin between it and China, as well as the political consequences of such a conflict for the wider region. Finally, David and Winston examine the strengthening ties between China and Russia and the repercussions of this close relationship on the West.
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Ukraine: What's The Situation? Aug 30, 2022

In the first episode of the new season David and Winston pay a visit once more to the pressing topic of Ukraine. The situation on the ground in Ukraine at the time of publication is discussed, as is the position of President Putin in his political stronghold. David and Winston also go over the importance, and danger, of tactical nuclear weapons and their possible role in the future of the conflict.
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Britain's Response To The Russo-Ukrainian War And The Changing Nature Of Tank Warfare: The Russo-Ukrainian War Part 4 Mar 21, 2022

David and Winston discuss the European response to the war with a special focus on the British response in the aftermath of Brexit. They move on to discuss recent developments in Ukraine as well as the nature of tank warfare on the modern battlefield.
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The Inside View on Russia, It's Future and War Crimes: The Russo-Ukrainian War Part 3 Mar 05, 2022

David and Winston are joined in this episode by Billy Franklin, an undergraduate student studying History and Russian who has very recently returned to the UK as a result of the Russo-Ukrainian War. He talks us through his views on the Russian population in this crisis, his experience with them and state control. David builds on this and discusses what is in store for Russia in the future and what it will take to stop war crimes being perpetrated.
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This episode was recorded 04/03/2022.
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Putin's Trap, Western Energy And The Past: The Russo-Ukrainian War Part 2 Mar 03, 2022

David and Winston discuss Putin's Trap, the consequences of the war on Western Energy and what could have been done differently to avoid the war.
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This episode was recorded 03/03/2022.
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The Russo-Ukrainian War Mar 01, 2022

David and Winston kickstart Season 3 by discussing the current Ukrainian War. David answers questions on the current military situation in Ukraine at the moment and what the military theatre will look like in the near future. David also forecasts the future of Europe and Russia based on the winning or losing of this conflict, painting two starkly different scenarios. Finally, David discusses the EU and the European response to the conflict.
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This episode was recorded on the 28th of February at 7pm.
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David Murrin and Boaz Shoshan on Breaking The Code of History Feb 21, 2022

In this deep-dive interview with Boaz Shoshan, David elaborates on what the future holds for the UK and the world. Amid American decline, Chinese ascendancy, and a British resurgence, investors will face crisis and opportunity in equal measure.
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Interview fully credited to Southbank Investment Research. This interview took place in October 2021.
The full interview can be found on: Breaking the Code of History, with David Murrin | The Southbank Interviews - YouTube

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David Murrin and Nigel Farage Talk Politics, Brexit and Empire Feb 21, 2022

David Murrin and Nigel Farage discuss the dangers of China and Russia, the decline of Empires and what is coming in the near future.
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The link to the full video and interview is on David Murrin and Nigel Farage: What if Brexit is only the beginning for Britain? - YouTube. This is an audio version only and The State of It takes no credit for this interview.
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David Murrin and Steve Yabsley on BBC Radio Bristol Feb 21, 2022

David Murrin is interviewed by Steve Yabsley on his own life and likes, including yachting and his time in Papua New Guinea. The conversation moves on to his famous Empire Cycle theory, the origin of the Pandemic, trade and Chinese expansion.
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What's Really Happening In Afghanistan? Jul 28, 2021

David and Winston are joined by Jayson Miller, host of the podcast Millers Military Moments, to discuss Afghanistan. Areas explored include the success of the war, the withdrawal strategy, social improvements to Afghanistan and the dangers Afghanistan faces in the future from both internal and foreign powers.
Jayson Miller served in the US military for twenty years, all in Rotary Aviation, ending his service as a Blackhawk Crew Chief and mechanic. He served in Afghanistan on two tours, the last concluding in 2017, as well as in Iraq twice and Egypt once.
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Jayson's podcast (also found on Spotify): Podcast Page - (millersmilitarymoments.com)

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Polarisation: The Road To War Jul 17, 2021

David and Winston discuss another of David's fundamental theories, one that allows the prediction of warfare through a set of predefined events and signals. They examine how David developed his theory, what three factors determine polarisation and warfare, the difference between primary and secondary polarisation, the law of concentric competition and examples of this theory taking place in history and the modern world.
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The Bursting of the Doomsday Bubble Jul 17, 2021

One of David’s key areas of expertise is financial markets, with his knowledge being built on decades of experience in trading and researching. In this short episode, David shares his observations on financial markets with special focus on debt dynamics, inflationary cycles and debt creation programmes in place around the world.
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The Arctic, Russia and Climate Change Jul 12, 2021

David and Winston look at the opportunities coming up for nations in the Arctic as climate change takes hold and sea ice melts, examining especially Russia's hegemonic position in the region.
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Did Covid Come From A Lab? Jul 06, 2021

David, Tom Hennessy and Winston discuss the key themes behind the question of Covid-19 originating from a laboratory. The theories of it's origin are explored, followed by an examination of the WHO's reliability in answering this question. The debate is rounded off by a thorough appraisal of the much-debated allegations over a Chinese cover-up of the initial outbreak.
Tom Hennessy is a Durham University History graduate, amateur philosopher and avid mountain climber. He joins us from Durham.
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Now Or Never: David's Defence Review Jun 30, 2021

David and Winston examine the government's approach to defence in the 2020 review. This includes streamlining the military, serious failings in the review and who really is the biggest threat to defence, as well as the possibility of space warfare. Africa's resources being tapped crops up and a few metaphors manage to squeeze in here and there.
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Red Lightning: How The West Lost World War Three To China In 2025 Jun 20, 2021

David and Winston discuss David's most recent publication exploring World War Three. It has it's roots in reality, using real weapons, placements and units with accurate deployment zones. David, in essence, paints a likely scenario for the outbreak, course and outcome of a coming war as well as the geopolitical road to conflict.
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Geopolitics and the 5 Stages of Empire Part 2 May 31, 2021

Winston compares David's 5 Stages of Empire to other contemporary historians views' to see if it can stand up to the challenge.
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Geopolitics and the 5 Stages of Empire Part 1 May 31, 2021

David and Winston discuss the 5 Stages of Empire, one of David's most fundamental theories that acts as a roadmap for nations. The Five Phase Life Cycle of Empires is a model of the growth and decline of civilisations and can provide a way both to understand history’s ‘big picture’ and to accurately assess current and future geopolitical environments.
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Russia Jan 10, 2021

David and Winston explore Russia's government, military and the DNA of it's people.
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China Part 2 - Belt & Road and military ambitions Jan 09, 2021

David and Winston explore China's military ambition, it's signs and the threat it poses.
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China Part 1 - Society, economy and government Jan 04, 2021

David and Winston explore aspects of China's society, economy and government, taking a special look at President Xi himself.
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Exploring Covid Part 2 Jan 03, 2021

David and Winston discuss the NHS, international relations as a result COVID-19 and being woke.
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Exploring Covid Part 1 Jan 03, 2021

David and Winston discuss the origins, management and future effects of COVID-19 on the world.
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Britain's Defence Jan 02, 2021

David Murrin is interviewed on aspects of Britain's defence including spending, Trident, and the use (or lack) of AI.
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