Decoding Geopolitics Podcast with Dominik Presl

Decoding Geopolitics

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Ukraine

NATO

United States

Resistance Movement

Myanmar

China

Terrorism

Military Junta

Civil War

Finnish Defense Forces

Pro-Democracy Movement

International Relations

Taiwan

Islamic State

Ethnic Armed Organizations

Aung San Suu Kyi

Iran

Central Asia

US Elections

Decoding Geopolitics is a podcast that tries to make sense of today's dangerous world by talking with real experts on international relations, strategy and security.

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	130	Founded	2 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	PoliticsNews

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Michael McFaul: America Is Burning Down Everything It Built. Its Enemies Can't Believe Their Luck

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11 Apr 2026 • 35 min

NATO Information Warfare Chief: Russia's Plan to Defeat Europe Without Firing a Shot | Janis Sarts

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6 Apr 2026 • 33 min

John Bolton: Trump Is Heading For Failure in Iran. This Could Be a Disaster For American Power

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1 Apr 2026 • 20 min

#115 Ali Ansari: Iran Has Nothing Left To Lose. And They'll Burn the World Down With Them

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27 Mar 2026 • 34 min

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Recent Guests

Michael McFaul

Former U.S. ambassador to Russia; professor at Stanford University

Stanford University; former Obama administration

Episode: Michael McFaul: America Is Burning Down Everything It Built. Its Enemies Can't Believe Their Luck

Janis Sarts

Director of NATO's Strategic Communications Centre of Excellence

NATO

Episode: NATO Information Warfare Chief: Russia's Plan to Defeat Europe Without Firing a Shot | Janis Sarts

John Bolton

Former National Security Advisor to Donald Trump

U.S. Government

Episode: John Bolton: Trump Is Heading For Failure in Iran. This Could Be a Disaster For American Power

Ali Ansari

Professor, founding director of the Institute for Iranian Studies at the University of St Andrews

University of St Andrews / Institute for Iranian Studies

Episode: #115 Ali Ansari: Iran Has Nothing Left To Lose. And They'll Burn the World Down With Them

Janis Kluge

Foremost European expert on the Russian economy, senior associate at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs

German Institute for International and Security Affairs

Episode: #114 Janis Kluge: Russia Can't Afford This War Anymore. And The Real Crisis Is Just Beginning

H. R. McMaster

Former national security adviser; military historian

Hoover Institution (Stanford)

Episode: #113 General H.R. McMaster Warns: The Wars Are Just Getting Started. And Time Is Running Out

Nigel Gould-Davies

Senior fellow for Russia and Eurasia at the International Institute for Strategic Studies

International Institute for Strategic Studies

Episode: #112 Nigel Gould-Davies: Something Is Breaking Inside Russia's War Machine - And It's Quickly Getting Worse

Mujtaba Rahman

Managing Director of Eurasia Group Europe

Eurasia Group

Episode: #111 Mujtaba Rahman: Why Iran War Exposed Europe’s Biggest Weakness

Jeremy Schapiro

Research Director, European Council on Foreign Relations

European Council on Foreign Relations

Episode: #110 Jeremy Schapiro: The Real Reason Why Trump Attacked Iran - And Why It Won’t End Well

Hosts

Dominik Presl

Host with deep focus on geopolitics and strategy, affiliated with the production team.

Dr. Yun Sun

Senior fellow; director of the China program at the Stimson Center; frequent guest on topics related to China policy and regional security.

Andrew Badger

Former human intelligence officer; lecturer and adviser on geopolitics, providing practitioner perspectives.

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars from 278 ratings

Quality stuff
Clear-eyed, serious, expert, realist, above the fray look on world affairs.
Apple Podcasts
5
Baudouin_
Canadaa month ago
Mainly focused on payment
Unfortunately, podcasts are cutoff only if you become a member to pay a fee. Usually other podcasts creators are doing more advertisement in the podcast itself. This method this podcast creator is using I think is not the way.
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TM4life
Netherlands6 months ago
Please put full show on Apple Podcasts for a charge
Love it but want to pay to listen to full eps on apple podcasts
Apple Podcasts
5
NattyDread
United States8 months ago
Informative and balanced
Competent guests, balanced questions. I followed this for a few years and learn a lot about geopolitics.
Apple Podcasts
5
mmichele
Switzerland9 months ago
No Mystery
The reason for the few ratings and reviews is not a surprise
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Bandboxxer
United States10 months ago

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Informative and covers a broad range of geopolitics topics.

Consistently offers deep dives beyond surface-level headlines.

Balanced, expert guests and well-structured questions.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts	#195	United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#170	Germany/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#209	Australia/News/Politics
Spotify	#40	Sweden/News
Apple Podcasts	#13	Saudi Arabia/News/Politics
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Talking Points

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John Bolton: Trump Is Heading For Failure in Iran. This Could Be a Disaster For American Power

Q: What would be the consequences if Iran actually controls the Strait of Hormuz for an extended period?

Bolton states that such a scenario would be a disaster for regional stability and U.S. credibility, raising economic and strategic costs for the United States and its allies.

John Bolton: Trump Is Heading For Failure in Iran. This Could Be a Disaster For American Power

Q: What do you think the goals and objectives are right now, and do you think the administration knows what objectives it is actually trying to pursue at the moment?

Bolton argues that the administration is deeply confused about its objectives, with some statements claiming regime change has been accomplished while other analyses suggest a more complex, unsettled situation; this mismatch signals a lack of clear strategic thinking.

John Bolton: Trump Is Heading For Failure in Iran. This Could Be a Disaster For American Power

Q: So can we maybe start by just explaining why are you critical of this war, even though it might be seen as something that you have long advocated for?

Bolton explains that while regime change was a goal, the absence of a coherent plan and the likelihood of failure indicate that the approach is not being executed effectively; he emphasizes the need to align objectives with credible, executable strategies and cautions against superficial or incoherent policy messaging.

#100 Olivier Schmitt: Europe’s Security Order Is Breaking Down – And It's Only the Beginning

Q: What are the two variables that will shape Europe's security?

The two critical variables are American hostility towards Europe and the level of European cohesion.

#100 Olivier Schmitt: Europe’s Security Order Is Breaking Down – And It's Only the Beginning

Q: What do you think those constants that you expect will not change are?

The three constants are Russia's hostility towards Europe, the rise of China as a global power, and the sustained threat of Islamist jihadism.

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4. Ali Ansari
5. Janis Kluge
6. H. R. McMaster
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