Decoding Geopolitics Podcast with Dominik Presl

Decoding Geopolitics

Russia

Ukraine

NATO

China

United States

Donald Trump

Taiwan

Iran

European Union

Geopolitics

Israel

Europe

Ukraine War

Trump Administration

Military Strategy

North Korea

Middle East

Victor Davis Hanson

United States National Security Strategy

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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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	136	Founded	2 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	PoliticsNews

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Henrietta Levin: Something Huge Just Shifted Between The U.S. And China - And It's Very Bad News For The West

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23 May 2026 • 33 min

Yale History Professor: We Are Sleepwalking Into The Next World War - And We’re Running Out Of Time To Stop It

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16 May 2026 • 30 min

Ben Hodges: Russia's War Is Collapsing. They’re Running Out of Men and Bleeding Everywhere

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9 May 2026 • 24 min

CIA Russia Expert on What the West Gets Wrong About Putin's Russia | Sean Wiswesser

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3 May 2026 • 35 min

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Recent Guests

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

Kate Bondar

Fellow at the CSIS Wadwani AI Center

CSIS Wadwani AI Center

Episode: Kate Bondar: Russia Is Quietly Building a New Army - And NATO Is Completely Unprepared

Jack Watling

Senior Research Fellow at Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)

RUSI

Episode: Jack Watling: The Next Great War Is Already Taking Shape. What Happens Next Decides Everything

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

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

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

3.4 out of 5 stars from 343 ratings

Quality stuff
Clear-eyed, serious, expert, realist, above the fray look on world affairs.
Apple Podcasts
5
Baudouin_
Canada3 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.
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TM4life
Netherlands8 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 States9 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
Switzerland10 months ago
No Mystery
The reason for the few ratings and reviews is not a surprise
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Bandboxxer
United Statesa year 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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Apple Podcasts	#113	Italy/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#178	France/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#217	Australia/News/Politics
Spotify	#48	Sweden/News
Apple Podcasts	#29	Ukraine/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#46	Norway/News/Politics

Talking Points

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Jack Watling: The Next Great War Is Already Taking Shape. What Happens Next Decides Everything

Q: What are the implications for Taiwan and the broader region if US commitments weaken or shift?

A weakening of US commitments could erode confidence among allies, elevate China's deterrence advantages in localized waters, and necessitate deeper regional partnerships to maintain deterrence and prevent escalation into a larger conflict.

Jack Watling: The Next Great War Is Already Taking Shape. What Happens Next Decides Everything

Q: How does the Hormuz Strait situation illustrate broader leverage dynamics between Iran and the United States?

Iran's control of Hormuz, its deterrent posture, and its ability to disrupt a major global energy chokepoint demonstrates how a less powerful state can impose significant strategic costs on the world economy, forcing diplomatic negotiation rather than outright military victory.

Jack Watling: The Next Great War Is Already Taking Shape. What Happens Next Decides Everything

Q: Why is the current crisis management approach in crisis situations often inadequate, and how should governments rethink responses?

Crises reveal that existing frameworks and resources are insufficient; there needs to be a shift from crisis management to proactive preparation, with long-term planning, diversified dependencies, and clearer strategic priorities to avoid late, resource-poor decision-making.

Jack Watling: The Next Great War Is Already Taking Shape. What Happens Next Decides Everything

Q: What sparked you to write Statecraft and what is the core theme that you wanted to convey?

The core theme is that Western governments have lost their survival instincts in the face of a resurgent, more unpredictable international system, and that we need a more realistic, multi-domain approach to deterrence and alliance-building to survive the great power competition ahead.

Kate Bondar: Russia Is Quietly Building a New Army - And NATO Is Completely Unprepared

Q: Should NATO be more alarmed by Russia's progress in autonomous systems and AI-enabled warfare?

Yes, NATO should reassess readiness and policy frameworks as Russia appears to have moved faster from concept to battlefield deployment in several key technologies, though differences in ethics and governance remain important.

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