Podcast
Armchair Generals
Hosted by Flying Kiwi Producitons · EN
Podcast by Flying Kiwi Producitons
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The US Strikes Iran
Jun 2300:47:43Tap to summarizeIn this special episode, Garrett and Andrew discuss the US attacks on Iran that took place on Saturday, June 21. They discuss possible Iranian responses as well as 2nd and 3rd order consequences for the region and the globe.
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Is the Global Order Melting Down
Apr 7, 202500:48:12Tap to summarizeThis week in the armchair Andrew and Garrett discuss the rapidly changing global order and what it means for the future of geo-politics and US leadership around the world. We also talk about how recent changes in longstanding US policy may effect European security posture and the global ramifications fo such shifts.
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The Widening Gyre
Mar 20, 202500:53:33Tap to summarizeThis week in the armchair Andrew & Garrett discuss the ever changing US position regarding Ukraine. We also discuss Russia's strategic goals and what the future holds for China and Taiwan.
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The Times they are a changing
Feb 26, 202500:44:29Tap to summarizeThis week Andrew and Garrett discuss the recent Munich security conference and the rapidly changing security situation with our European allies. We also take a look at what these changes may mean for the war in Ukraine and in the Asia-Pacific.
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Trouble Brewing In the South China Sea
Feb 5, 202501:00:16Tap to summarizeThis week in the armchairs, Andrew and Garrett discuss the latest news from the Middle East as well as the recent news that China is building ships capable of supporting an amphibious assault. We also look at what the world would look like if the Ottoman Empire hadn't collapsed.
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History is Always Contingent
Jan 24, 202500:56:34Tap to summarizeThis week in the armchair, Andrew and Garrett discuss the ongoing political drama in South Korea, as well as a possible political earthquake in Israel. They also discuss the possibility of future negotiations over the war in Ukraine and Andrew poses an interesting what if.
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Here's to 2025
Jan 17, 202500:42:11Tap to summarizeThis week in the Armchair, Andrew and Garrett discuss on recent ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and what we think 2025 will bring in the world of strategy and geopolitics.
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Serious Things in Syria
Dec 27, 202400:42:21Tap to summarizeAs the year wraps up, Andrew & Garrett take a look at events in Syria and Ukraine as well as pose a hypothetical for the year ahead.
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One BRIC at a time
Nov 4, 202401:02:13Tap to summarizeThis week in the armchair, Garrett and Andrew discuss the recent Israel response to Iran's attack as well as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. We also touch on the recent BRICS summit in Russia and the history of the famed Scottish Claymore sword.
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Israel Strikes Back
Oct 28, 202400:53:22Tap to summarizeThis week in the armchair, Andrew and Garrett discuss Israel's retaliatory strike on Iran and updates on the war in Ukraine. We also discuss Oligarchy and how institutional capture by oligarchs and how that leads to authoritarianism. Lastly, we take a look at the historically important Halberd in our weapon of the week segment.
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