Ceasefires and Peace Deals
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#931: Dismantling the IRGC: The Inside-Out Strategy for Iran
Explore the surgical strategies and "economic octopus" behind the current push for regime change in Iran and the dismantling of the IRGC.
#928: The End of the Palestinian Veto
Is the Arab world replacing Europe as Israel's top trade partner? We dive into the shifting geopolitics of the Abraham Accords in 2026.
#927: That Others May Live: The Mechanics of Combat Rescue
After a friendly fire incident in Kuwait, six airmen were rescued in record time. Discover the systems that ensure no one is left behind.
#904: The Empire of Bases: How US Footprint Became a Target
As 27 US bases face unprecedented strikes, Herman and Corn trace the 80-year history of the American military footprint in the Middle East.
#902: The Geopolitical Silence of Giants
Following the decapitation of Iran’s leadership, why are Russia and China staying silent? Explore the shifting tides of global power.
#901: The Iranian Decapitation: Four Paths After the Strike
Following the massive US-Israeli strikes on Iran, Herman and Corn analyze the four potential trajectories for the region's future.
#900: Epic Fury: The Decapitation of Iran’s Leadership
Herman and Corn analyze the "Epic Fury" strikes, the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, and a Middle East reshaped by unprecedented regional warfare.
#898: Operation Epic Fury: The Outbreak of the US-Iran War
With the Supreme Leader dead and the Strait of Hormuz closed, Herman and Corn analyze the devastating first 36 hours of the US-Iran war.
#894: Iran After Khamenei: The IRGC’s Fight for Survival
Following the death of the Supreme Leader, we examine the IRGC’s grip on Iran’s economy, military, and its future as a "state within a state."
#881: When a Stuffed Bear Briefs You on World War III
Iran reaches a nuclear threshold at Isfahan, triggering US evacuations and a massive military buildup. Is a regional conflict now inevitable?
#862: Beyond the Yellow Line: Gaza’s New Governance Models
Can a boardroom of experts fix a crisis? We explore the "Board of Peace" proposal and the high-stakes future of governance in Gaza.
#836: Two Miles to Tomorrow: Life on the Bering Strait
Discover the tiny islands where the US and Russia are just two miles apart—and separated by an incredible 21-hour time difference.
#831: Middle East SITREP: Military Buildup and the 11th Hour
Explore the 2026 Middle East crisis: from F-22 deployments to oil price spikes and the fragile 11th-hour diplomacy in Geneva.
#829: When the Ice Melts, the Wall Becomes a Highway
The Arctic was once a zone of peace. Now, it’s a strategic highway for global powers racing to claim resources and military dominance.
#696: Pre-Approved Spontaneity: The Secret Air Defense Alliance
How did a secret coalition of rivals stop a massive missile attack? Explore the mechanics of the 2024-2025 Middle East air defense alliance.
#669: Invisible Walls: Aviation Diplomacy in Hostile Skies
What happens when a flight is forced to land in a hostile country? Explore the high-stakes world of aviation diplomacy and "invisible walls."
#645: The Return of the Big War: Mapping Global Conflict in 2026
Is the world truly more violent, or are we just more informed? Explore the data behind the global surge in conflict and the return of the "Big War."
#614: When Arrest Warrants Are Just Paper
Herman and Corn break down the mechanics of ICC warrants, the role of Interpol, and why international law often clashes with global politics.
#583: Beyond the Ballot: Hacking the Future of Governance
Are we using a rotary phone to manage a quantum computer? Explore the radical "secret menu" of governance, from lottocracy to liquid democracy.
#576: The Sinai Years: Israel’s 15-Year Desert Experiment
From the white-stucco homes of Yamit to the Red Sea reefs, explore the 15-year history of Israeli life and settlement in the Sinai Peninsula.
#570: Beyond the Map: The Allure of Remote Travel
Why do we crave the remote? Corn and Herman explore the "geographical stamina" needed to reach the world’s most isolated and quiet corners.
#544: Engineering Sovereignty: The Two-State Geography Puzzle
Can a state function as an archipelago? Herman and Corn explore the engineering and geography behind a potential two-state solution.
#509: The Physics of Proliferation: Iran’s Nuclear Threshold
Why is 20% enrichment actually 90% of the work? Herman and Corn break down the science and the "breakout time" of Iran’s nuclear program.
#501: The Split Embassy: When Diplomacy Needs Two Cities
Herman and Corn dive into the complex, fragmented world of U.S. diplomacy and why some embassies are split across multiple cities.