Decoding Geopolitics Podcast with Dominik Presl

Decoding Geopolitics

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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	Weekly	Episodes	114	Founded	2 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	PoliticsNews

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#102 Rory Cormac: Coups, Assassinations and Covert Wars Are Back - And the Rules Have Changed

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#101 EU Defence Chief: “We Need a European Army. This Is What Happens If the US Takes Greenland” | Andrius Kubilius

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10 Jan 2026 • 30 min

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

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3 Jan 2026 • 32 min

#99 Andrew Badger : Inside China’s Epic Campaign To Obtain America’s Secrets

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29 Dec 2025 • 40 min

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Recent Guests

Olivier Schmitt

Head of Research at the Institute for Military Operations at the Royal Danish Defence College

Royal Danish Defence College

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

Chun Han Wong

Reporter at the Wall Street Journal and author of Party of One

Wall Street Journal

Episode: #96 Chun Han Wong: China Is Entering a New Phase - And Nobody Knows Where It Leads

Linas Kojala

Director of Geopolitics and Security Studies Center and an Associate Professor of International Relations at Vilnius University

Vilnius University

Episode: #95 Linas Kojala: This Is How The Baltics Are Preparing For War with Russia

Victor Davis Hanson

A classics professor and military historian at the Hoover Institution.

Stanford University's Hoover Institution

Episode: #93 Victor Davis Hanson: Trump Is West’s “Tragic Hero”. He's Bad News for Russia and a Hope for Europe.

Marcel Dirsus

Political scientist focused on the survivability of dictatorships

Episode: #90 Marcel Dirsus: Why Dictators Always Seem Unstoppable - Until They’re Not

John Bolton

Former U.S. National Security Advisor and UN Ambassador

National Security Council, United Nations

Episode: #88 John Bolton Warns: The System Is Breaking Down - And The World’s Out of Control

General Ben Hodges

Former Commander of the US Army Europe and commentator on defense and strategy

Episode: #87 Ben Hodges: Russian Collapse Is Coming. They’re Bleeding Out Fast And Their Time Is Running Out

Dan Wang

Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford and author of the book Breakneck

Hoover Institution, Stanford University

Episode: #86 Dan Wang: Will China Rule the 21st Century?

Jaak Tarien

Former brigadier general in the Estonian Armed Forces and current executive in a drone technology startup

LenderEye

Episode: #84 Estonia’s Ex-Air Force Chief Jaak Tarien: This Is How You Really Deal With Russian Violations

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Dominik Presl

Host of Decoding Geopolitics Podcast.

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 223 ratings

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
Netherlands3 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 States5 months ago
Informative and balanced
Competent guests, balanced questions. I followed this for a few years and learn a lot about geopolitics.
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5
mmichele
Switzerland6 months ago
No Mystery
The reason for the few ratings and reviews is not a surprise
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United States7 months ago

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Overall, reviews emphasize the balanced and insightful discussions provided, offering valuable perspectives on contemporary geopolitical issues.

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Apple Podcasts	#104	Italy/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#47	Finland/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#69	Argentina/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#82	Colombia/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#100	Hong Kong/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts	#123	Sweden/News/Politics

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#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.

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

Q: Can you explain the concept and what you were aiming to do with it?

The overall sense of concern with the Trump administration and the implications for European security led to a systematic approach to understand the changing geopolitical landscape.

#99 Andrew Badger : Inside China’s Epic Campaign To Obtain America’s Secrets

Q: Is the structure of China's espionage system an inherent advantage in this competition?

Yes, their system integrates private sector, government, and military efforts, providing them with significant advantages compared to Western structures.

#99 Andrew Badger : Inside China’s Epic Campaign To Obtain America’s Secrets

Q: Do you think that this could have been prevented?

There were warning signs, but the combination of hubris, greed, and distraction caused companies to overlook the risks of entering China.

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