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The War in Ukraine Enters a New Phase May 26, 2025

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This conversation explored current geopolitical hotspots, from Russia's sustained aggression in Ukraine and its impact on US military readiness, to the intricate Iranian nuclear negotiations and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. It also reflected on the lessons learned from the Iraq war, particularly regarding military strategy and the unforeseen consequences of nation-building efforts.
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00:00: Introduction & Russia's Attack on Ukraine.
01:00: Russia's Aggression and US Response.
30:15: US Weapons Production & Global Alliances.
34:25: Iranian Nuclear Talks & Regional Issues.
43:55: Gaza Conflict & Humanitarian Crisis.
53:40: Lessons from Iraq & Counterinsurgency.
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Australian SAS Operator | Mark Direen | Ep. 348 May 24, 2025

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Mark Direen is a former Australian Special Forces (SASR) soldier with a 20-year military career, including five deployments to Afghanistan. Wounded in an IED attack in 2007, he returned to duty just six months later. After leaving the Army in 2009, he worked in security at the Australian Embassy in Kabul before moving into expedition guiding across remote regions including Mongolia, Papua New Guinea, and Tasmania. His post-service life reflects his operational mindset: adapt, improve, and keep moving forward.
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Former Green Beret & Army Ranger Tells All | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS May 22, 2025

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We’re joined by Jack Murphy today former Green beret and Army Ranger.
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Putin Balks at Ceasefire Negotiations in Turkey | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS May 18, 2025

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Army Special Mission Unit Intel Officer | Nic Adams | Ep. 347 May 17, 2025

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Prior to his work on Capitol Hill, Adams served as a commissioned officer in the US Army. He deployed multiple times to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, as well as to Jordan and Iraq during the Global War on Terror. After ten years on active duty, he transitioned to the Army Reserve. Adams holds a BS in political science from Boise State University and a master of international public policy from the Johns Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies.
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Trumps Middle East Trip | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS May 16, 2025

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Today we’re joined by Marc Polyneropoulos former Senior CIA Officer to talk about Trump’s Middle East trip.
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Inside the Dept of Homeland Security | Erik Rosenblatt | Ep. 346 May 14, 2025

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As a former HSI and DHS agent, Erik was on the front lines of major operations targeting cartels, human traffickers, cybercriminals, and terrorists. He played a direct role in taking down El Chapo and has extensive experience in high-stakes investigations, from infiltrating organized crime networks to combating emerging threats in cybercrime and counterterrorism.
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India\Pakistan Ceasefire Reached | Eyes On Geopolitics May 12, 2025

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Todag we talk abojt the ceasefire reaxhd begwee India and Pakistan, Putin’s weord middle of the migh address about negotiations for oace with Ukraine, and the Iran nuke deal.
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Irish Ranger | Kevin "Mack" McDonald | Ep. 345 May 10, 2025

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Commandant Kevin McDonald served 7 years with Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúil (FCA) and 33 years with the Permanent Defence Forces. He discusses his military career, focusing on his extensive service overseas. Most of his interview relates to his service in Lebanon and he speaks about the 2006 Lebanon War when he was serving with Observer Group Lebanon (OGL). He speaks about the deaths of some of his United Nations Military Observer colleagues at an OGL patrol base at El Khiam during that war.
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India & Pakistan at War? | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS May 08, 2025

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Today Andy breaks down what is happening with India and Pakistan and whether it will escalate to a full fledged war.
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