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- Ukraine Just Sabotaged China's Plot to Attack Taiwan
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Ukraine isn’t just fighting Russia — it may be stopping China next. Ukraine’s war against Russia is reshaping modern warfare — and countries across Asia are paying attention. In this video, I break down how Ukraine’s drone warfare, naval drones, and asymmetric tactics are being adopted by Taiwan, the Philippines, Japan, and India to counter China. These combat-proven systems are changing the calculus of a Taiwan invasion and making the South China Sea far more dangerous for China’s military. With lessons from Ukraine and new risks exposed by the war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, China’s ability to invade Taiwan looks far weaker than it seems.
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32 min - Germany is Suddenly Becoming INSANELY Powerful Again
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Germany is RAPIDLY remilitarizing - and it's a much bigger deal than most people realize. Russia's invasion of Ukraine is playing a big part, but it's not the only factor. In fact, Germany is currently experiencing the perfect storm. From a floundering auto industry that sees military revenue as a path forward, to Donald Trump's foreign policy, which has weakened the position of the United States in the future global arms trade, many things are coalescing to give Germany the incentives - and the opportunity - to reestablish themselves as a global military powerhouse. The effects will be far-reaching - and we're only just beginning to truly understand them.
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22 min - This is ALREADY Russia's Worst Year Yet
2026 just started, but it's already shaping up to be a terrible year for Russia. Already teetering due to their war in Ukraine, this is the year that attrition will catch up with Russia in a major way. Their energy infrastructure is being attacked more and more every day, their economy is crumbling, their ability to recruit soldiers is weakening, and so much more. On top of that, they could potentially lose two major strategic partners in Iran and Venezuela. And as all of this happens, Ukraine's ability to resist is only becoming greater. Let's take a look at the major things that will impact the war this year.
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19 min - Why is America Intentionally Throwing Away its Global Power?
The United States under president Donald Trump seems to be intentionally destroying its global influence. The latest development is a new National Security Strategy that undermines the post-WWII global order that the United States built with much effort and intentionality. The U.S. has expressed a desire to abandon former allies and global dominance to focus on regional power instead. This comes on the back of an already highly unsuccessful tariff strategy that undermined trade relationships and the relevance of the U.S. dollar.
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29 min - Why China is Suddenly Turning Against Russia
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Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, China has been taking advantage of the Ukraine War to make several moves against Russia - particularly in Siberia and the Russian Far East. The risk to Putin and Moscow has become even more pronounced as the Kremlin's financial position has weakened, and they have lost the ability to provide police protection or high military pay & benefits to people in Siberia. Combine that with Ukraine's strikes against Russian oil refineries, causing pronounced gasoline shortages in these exact regions, and and you'll realize that Russia is truly in a very precarious position - with China in the perfect place to step in and fill the gaps.
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21 min - Russia Does NOT Want You to Know the Truth About Their Nukes
Russia has been testing nuclear capable missiles lately, from cruise missiles to "tsunami creating" Poseidon missiles. But the new tests each share a theme that shows they aren't what they seem on the surface. Instead, they reinforce a line of thinking that has been growing about Russia's nukes - that they serve as little more than propaganda weapons for the Kremlin.
In this video I explore the true state of the Russian nuclear arsenal, and whether or not its actually a credible threat. I bring in examples from the Cold War and nuclear doctrine, then go all the way down to the individual psychology of Vladimir Putin.
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30 min - Ukraine Has Exposed the Truth About China’s Military (It’s Embarrassing!)
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Russia's military failures in Ukraine have been world changing. What was once considered to be the second most powerful military in the world has been shown to be lacking, due to corruption, incompetence, and more. The question is, if the world's experts were so wrong about Russia, what else were they wrong about? In this video we take a close look at China's military through the lens of the same things that caused Russia's military to fail in the Ukraine War, demonstrating how China's military is almost certainly FAR weaker than it seems.
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35 min - Russia's 'Dutch Disease' Just Became Fatal
Russia has Dutch Disease, and because of their war against Ukraine, it's flaring up. As Ukraine continues to strike Russian oil refineries, creating gasoline shortages across the country, Russia is now turning to other countries like China to import gas. For a country like Russia that makes its primary revenues by exporting energy, that's bad news already. But it's worse than it looks. When we understand all these trends in the context of Russia's preexisting systemic economic vulnerability, we begin to see a situation that Russia simply won't be able to recover from.
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25 min - Siberia Now Wants to Secede From Russia
Siberia is a very unique piece of territory that few people truly understand. Due to Russia's war against Ukraine, some interesting trends have emerged in Siberia. In this video, I draw a line through Siberia's dark history, from the Russian Empire, to the Soviet Union, to the Russian Federation. I ask the questions "Would Siberia ever want to secede, and if so, could they?" Then, to tie it all off, I bring China into the picture. Whatever happens, one thing is clear - history in the making is far more fascinating than we ever imagined.
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19 min - Russia is Running Out of Russians
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Russia has a massive demographic crisis - covering everything from their birth rate (fertility rate), immigration numbers, and, of course, the War in Ukraine. In our lifetimes, this could easily lead to the weakening (or collapse) of the Russian state. Let's examine all of the numbers, and ask the most important question of all - if this is the case, why did Putin start his war against Ukraine and make things even worse?
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About The Paul Warburg Podcast
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