In this week's episode of the "Geopolitical Update" podcast, Joe Varner, Deputy Director of the Conference of Defence Associations, discusses new intelligence on an alleged Iranian assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, presumably in retaliation for the killing of Qasem Soleimani; China-Russia joint naval activity in the South China Sea and its implications for the already-tense regional security environment; and Vladimir Putin’s increased personal security measures, including the deployment of a Pantsir-S1 air defence system two miles from his home in Valdai. Varner also discusses news that President Xi Jinping suffered a stroke during the CCP's Third Plenary Session, ongoing tension between Iran and Israel, and rumours that a North Korean official was drowned in Moscow. Tune in to the "Geopolitical Update" every Friday for expert commentary on the latest global affairs.

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