EP12: Does it make sense for US taxpayer money to go to “fix”’ the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) Benguela railway corridor?
Summary: In this episode we explore the economic feasibility of investing US taxpayer money to improve the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) in Angola, aiming to facilitate the transportation of cobalt, ...
22 Loka 202410min
EP11: Is China going to invade Taiwan?
Summary: I this episode we examine clickbait legacy media drumbeat fear stroking of China invading Taiwan. In it we look at six main reasons. We discuss the logistical challenges of a large-scale land...
22 Loka 20244min
EP10: Is there a future in US domestic mining for cobalt and lithium versus global mining for them?
Summary: In this episode we explore the economic viability of domestic cobalt and lithium mining in the United States compared to global mining operations, particularly in Australia and the Democrati...
22 Loka 20248min
EP09: Do Necons or Active measures define the defund Ukraine movement?
Summary: In this episode we explore the potential motivations behind the "defund Ukraine" movement. We posit two primary scenarios: Scenario 1 attributes the movement to an organic backlash against t...
22 Loka 20243min
Episode 8: Saudi Arabia as swing producer and Saudi Claims of Increase Production: Why you should care?
Summary: In this episode we analyze Saudi Arabia's recent announcement to increase oil production. We highlight how this decision seems to have been made without OPEC+ consensus, is a "punitive" move...
22 Loka 202411min
EP07: Comments on France commissioning a new nuclear aircraft carrier and the essential need for becoming a blue water navy
Summary: In this episode, we discuss France's recent commissioning of a new nuclear aircraft carrier and how it signifies its commitment to remaining a blue-water navy, a powerful naval force capable ...
22 Loka 20245min
EP06: North Korea gets a nuclear sub? Why you should care
Summary: In this episode we discuss North Korea's increasing nuclear capabilities, particularly the possibility of developing a nuclear-powered submarine. We provide information about North Korea's e...
22 Loka 20248min
EP05: Moldova and Russia: Why should you care
Summary: In this episode, we examine the possibility that if Russia had its way, would it move beyond Ukraine to conquer other countries, focusing on Moldova. We focus our discussion on similarities b...
22 Loka 202410min
