In today’s episode we talk about major disruptions in the former Soviet space and how Russia’s opportunities to secure its hold over its borderlands may be increasing. Then we touch up on notable developments in Greece that pertain to the EU’s ‘perpetual secession crisis’ as well as the political turmoil in Nepal and its place in the ‘Real Cold War’. Afterwards we talk about some trends emerging regarding the fragility of Democratic institutions and a potential rise in state backed piracy on the high seas. All of that and more!