
Making sense of global chaos - concise, factual and informative. World news and global affairs explained. Keeping it simple and factual.
Leo is also known for his educational content on social media and Substack as Leo Explains.
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 14 | Founded | 22 days ago |
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In today’s Venezuela episode, I break down the biggest news story in global politics: the US operation that captured Venezuela’s Preside... more
Start 2026 with a deep dive into the biggest global politics stories shaping the year.
In this episode, I break down the latest news and political developments in Myanmar and Guinea, where overwhelming election “victories” raise serious questions a... more
In this final episode of the year, I take a step back from the constant stream of global news and politics to talk about something many of you have been feeling lately: anxiety about the world. Lots of people feel overwhelmed by headlines. So before ... more
In today’s episode of Global Politics with Leo, we break down some of the biggest international news stories shaping world politics right now.
We start in Saudi Arabia, where the government is cracking down on free speech as living costs rise and t... more
In today’s global politics update, Leo unpacks the latest news and political developments from around the world. We start with Belgium joining South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice - a legal move that could... more
In this special episode, we break down a historic political move: Israel has just become the first country in the world to officially recognise Somaliland.
This isn’t a random decision - it has huge implications for Africa, the Middle East, Gaza, an... more
In today’s episode, we look at Russia’s new pressure on WhatsApp and other apps, Israel’s expanded “Al Jazeera Law” on foreign media, and a major shift in how the U.S. funds global health in Africa. We also cover Kim Jong Un’s new luxury resort in No... more
This episode was updated to reflect that the India–New Zealand trade deal is expected to be signed in 2026.
In today’s global news and politics update: Donald Trump appointed a new US special envoy to Greenland. Why does Trump want Greenland? I break... more
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