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Decoding Geopolitics
Russia
Ukraine
NATO
China
United States
Donald Trump
Iran
Taiwan
European Union
Geopolitics
Israel
Europe
Ukraine War
Trump Administration
Military Strategy
North Korea
Middle East
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Victor Davis Hanson
Russian Economy

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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Recent Guests

James Paterson
Research associate at the Lowy Institute focusing on terrorism and jihadist organizations
Lowy Institute
Episode: James Paterson: Why a New Islamic State Is Silently Rising in Africa - And Why Europe Will Pay the Price
Mark Galeotti
Director of Mayak Intelligence and one of the greatest living experts on modern Russia
Mayak Intelligence
Episode: Mark Galeotti: Why Russia Is Finally Starting to Crack - And Kremlin Is Running Out of Options
Ravi Agrawal
Editor-in-Chief of Foreign Policy Magazine; host of FP Live Podcast
Foreign Policy Magazine
Episode: Ravi Agrawal: The Iran War Is Trump's Biggest Failure Yet. The World Is Watching America Lose
Sam Greene
Professor of Russian politics and society
King's College London
Episode: Sam Greene: Why Russia’s Elite Is Growing Anxious - And Why Something Is About To Break
Reinier Von Lanschot
Dutch member of the European Parliament
Volt (Dutch chapter)
Episode: Reinier von Lanschot: Europe Has Reached a Breaking Point. The Race to Build a European Army Has Begun.
Henriette Levin
Senior fellow in China Studies at the CSIS
CSIS
Episode: Henrietta Levin: Something Huge Just Shifted Between The U.S. And China - And It's Very Bad News For The West
Odd Arne Westad
Professor of Modern History at Yale University, author of The Coming Storm
Yale University
Episode: Yale History Professor: We Are Sleepwalking Into The Next World War - And We’re Running Out Of Time To Stop It
Ben Hodges
Former commander US Army Europe
Former Commander US Army Europe
Episode: Ben Hodges: Russia's War Is Collapsing. They’re Running Out of Men and Bleeding Everywhere
Sean Wiswesser
Former CIA operations officer and author specializing in Russian intelligence
Episode: CIA Russia Expert on What the West Gets Wrong About Putin's Russia | Sean Wiswesser

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Dominik Presl
Host of Decoding Geopolitics Podcast

Reviews

3.4 out of 5 stars from 366 ratings
  • Quality stuff

    Clear-eyed, serious, expert, realist, above the fray look on world affairs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baudouin_
    Canada5 months 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    TM4life
    Netherlands10 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 Statesa year 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
    Switzerlanda year ago
  • No Mystery

    The reason for the few ratings and reviews is not a surprise

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Bandboxxer
    United Statesa year ago

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Experts provide balanced questions and insights, helping listeners learn about geopolitics.
Long-form interviews deliver deep, nuanced analysis for serious listeners.
High-caliber guests offer informed, practical perspectives on security and policy.
Sponsor breaks are noted but do not dominate the conversation.

Chart Rankings

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#180
United Kingdom/News/Politics
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#234
Australia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#135
Spain/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#146
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Apple Podcasts
#168
New Zealand/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#193
Belgium/News/Politics

Talking Points

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The Reporter Embedded with Zelensky: This Is His Real Plan to End the War
Q: What do you think his thinking about ending the war really is?
Zelensky's thinking appears to hinge on finding a path to a just peace that Ukrainians can live with, while balancing domestic pressures and the perceived limits of Western mediation, especially given shifts in U.S. leadership and strategy.
Mark Galeotti: Why Russia Is Finally Starting to Crack - And Kremlin Is Running Out of Options
Q: What explains the new openness to debate within the elite, and is it a sign that Putin is seeking to create room for different policy directions without fully committing?
The guest explains that Putin allows a controlled debate to provide options while maintaining ultimate decision-making power, with elites constrained to advocate perspectives that do not threaten the core regime while presenting a semblance of pluralism.
Nigel Gould-Davies: Russia’s War Is Becoming Unsustainable. Now The Real Crisis Is About to Begin
Q: What will that crisis look like, and what are the indicators we should watch for in the near term?
The guest outlines that the crisis would be political and financial, driven by the gap between war needs and the economy's capacity to supply them, with potential social strains if voluntary recruitment wanes and if forced mobilization expands, alongside rising inflation and erosion of freedoms.
Nigel Gould-Davies: Russia’s War Is Becoming Unsustainable. Now The Real Crisis Is About to Begin
Q: Can you explain why Russia would need to imitate the Soviet model or impose broader controls, given that other states have managed similar mobilizations without such control levels?
He argues that while other states have mobilized, Russia's combination of relatively constrained political freedoms, a market-based economy, and the social acceptability of large-scale conscription under a full warning framework makes a Soviet-style level of control unlikely; instead, Russia might edge toward more limited, targeted restrictions if the war drags on.
Nigel Gould-Davies: Russia’s War Is Becoming Unsustainable. Now The Real Crisis Is About to Begin
Q: So to start, would you mind first just introducing the core overall thesis and argument that you're making there?
The guest explains that the central thesis is Russia's effort to sustain a prolonged war with increasing costs, without moving to a fully centralized war economy, which creates systemic strains and points toward an upcoming crisis as resources, manpower, and social tolerance tighten.

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A rigorous geopolitics show that features high-level policy and security experts to unpack how great-power competition, regional flashpoints, and alliance dynamics shape global risk. Across recent episodes, conversations commonly ROAM from U.S.–China tensions, Russia–Ukraine warfare, and NATO preparedness to information warfare, sanctions, and energy security. Noteworthy is a steady emphasis on long-horizon strategy, historical context, and practical implications for policymakers, defense planners, and business leaders navigating an increasingly complex international landscape. The format tends to pair veteran analysts with firsthand experience in intelligence, diplomacy, or military planning, often layering in scenario-like analyses and oc... more

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2. Mark Galeotti
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5. Reinier Von Lanschot
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7. Odd Arne Westad
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