Geopolitics
International affairs, defense, intelligence, and regional conflicts
#466: Inside the Silence: The Engineering of Modern SCIFs
Explore the physics of high-tech fortresses as Herman and Corn dive into the engineering, history, and future of modern SCIFs.
#465: Flip the Script: Using AI for Reverse Background Checks
Stop being the one under the microscope. Learn how to use AI agents to vet your future employer's retention, finances, and hidden culture.
#452: Embassies That Run Like Startups
Discover how small nations like Fiji and Papua New Guinea are reinventing diplomacy in Jerusalem through ag-tech, rugby, and lean "startup" models.
#432: The Data Bottleneck Above: AI and Laser Comms in Orbit
How do you process millions of kilometers of satellite data in real-time? Explore the future of orbital AI and laser communications.
#430: Jerusalem’s Ghost Consulates: Diplomacy in Limbo
Discover why some Jerusalem consulates ignore the state they’re in and how 400-year-old treaties still shape the city’s bizarre diplomatic map.
#424: Shadows in the Embassy: Diplomatic Immunity and Spies
Explore the high-stakes world of diplomatic cover, NOCs, and the "digital dust" that makes modern espionage more dangerous than ever.
#423: The Ladder of Escalation: Why Embassies Stay Open
Explore the hidden language of international relations, from the strategic recall of ambassadors to the high-stakes theater of the diplomatic snub.
#417: Shadows and Signals: The World of Back-Channel Diplomacy
How do enemies talk when embassies are closed? Explore the secret world of back-channel diplomacy, validation signals, and "honest brokers."
#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: Why Egypt Mediates: National Security, Not Altruism
Why is Egypt the indispensable mediator in Gaza? Herman and Corn explore the high-stakes world of Cairo’s intelligence-led diplomacy.
#414: How a Proscribed Group Runs a Global Network
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 Tactical Bubble: How VIP Security Turns Errands into Operations
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.