Alexa O’Brien is an analyst and writer focused on intelligence.

Her work has been published in the International Journal of Intelligence and Counterintelligence, WIRED, VICE News, Guardian (UK), The Daily Beast, and featured on the BBC, PBS, NPR, and Public Radio International.

She obtained her Bachelor of Arts at Kenyon College, majoring in Political Science. She obtained her master’s in applied intelligence at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and was awarded the 2020 Tropaia Award in Applied Intelligence for outstanding student.

She resides in Seattle and New York City.website: https://alexaobrien.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexadobrien

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This week Tiana and Kervin discuss the implications when Putin signs the suspension of the Start treaty and anti-government activists destroy a Russian military aircraft. An ambitious Ukrainian sabotage group ignites a geopolitical roller coaster as they battle pro-Russian forces and Serbia-Kosovo to determine the fate of the region.Sign up for the 'Need-to-Know' newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/99ef58ee7a01/email-signupLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: Apple | Spotify---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you liked this conversation please head over to https://aucoinanalytics.comYou can find Aucoin Analytics across multiple social media platforms:Twitter | Instagramemail: [email protected] don’t forget to support the podcast by subscribing for free, reviewing, and sharing with friends and family.

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This week Tiana and Kervin discussed Russia-Ukraine, Biden going to Kyiv, the end of START, Russia's Belarus takeover, Moldova possibly being taken over by Russia, updates on Sweden and Finland joining NATO, China discussing sending weapons to Russia, and France officially leaving Burkina Faso. All these stories have significant implications for the world and the future of geopolitical relations. They encourage people to push back on their views and have conversations to understand these topics further.Sign up for the 'Need-to-Know' newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/99ef58ee7a01/email-signupLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: Apple | Spotify---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you liked this conversation please head over to https://aucoinanalytics.comYou can find Aucoin Analytics across multiple social media platforms:Twitter | Instagramemail: [email protected] don’t forget to support the podcast by subscribing for free, reviewing, and sharing with friends and family.

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Tiana and Kervin discussed the current geopolitical happenings of the week, including Russia sending air defense systems to Ukraine, a possible coup in Moldova, and Russia flying supersonic strategic nuclear bombers over the Norwegian Sea. They also mentioned China's claim that the US started the balloon flying, Iran and China having meetings to solidify their relationship, and the rebuttal of Seymour Hersh's article about Nord Stream sabotage.How America Took Out The Nord Stream PipelineBlowing Holes in Seymour Hersh's Pipe DreamSign up for the 'Need-to-Know' newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/99ef58ee7a01/email-signupLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: Apple | Spotify---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you liked this conversation please head over to https://aucoinanalytics.comYou can find Aucoin Analytics across multiple social media platforms:Twitter | Instagramemail: [email protected] don’t forget to support the podcast by subscribing for free, reviewing, and sharing with friends and family.

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This week Kervin and Tiana discuss the geopolitical news of the week, which includes the meeting between Ukrainian President Zelensky and the British Prime Minister, an Estonian intelligence report which suggests that Russia is still strong enough for a follow-on invasion, the Chinese spy balloons, North Korea's military parade, the US beginning to build bases in the Philippines, attacks on the US electrical grid in Baltimore, and a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist's report that the US sabotaged the Nord Stream two pipeline in September.Sign up for the 'Need-to-Know' newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/99ef58ee7a01/email-signupLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: Apple | Spotify---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you liked this conversation please head over to https://aucoinanalytics.comYou can find Aucoin Analytics across multiple social media platforms:Twitter | Instagramemail: [email protected] don’t forget to support the podcast by subscribing for free, reviewing, and sharing with friends and family.-------------------------------------------------------Go to blendjet.com and use code thisweek12 at checkout to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout zen.ai/thisweek12

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This month we welcome Austin Von Letkemann to the podcast. Austin is an Army Intelligence Officer and the owner of the social media account, @MandatoryFunday, where he pokes fun at the various nuances of military life. Austin is also an Elite Level 1 Fitness Trainer and has a bachelors in Sports and Health Sciences from American Public University. Kervin and Austin discuss military life, physical fitness standards, tiktok, and the mental health crisis effective military veterans. You can find Austin on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and now on Youtube. We hope you enjoy this conversation.----------------------If you liked this conversation please head over to https://aucoinanalytics.comYou can find Aucoin Analytics across multiple social media platforms:Twitter | Instagramemail: [email protected] don’t forget to support the podcast by subscribing for free, reviewing, and sharing with friends and family.-------------------------------------------------------Go to blendjet.com and use code thisweek12 at checkout to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout zen.ai/thisweek12

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This week on the podcast, we discussed two major geopolitical events that occurred: Russian hackers attacked US medical sites and Iran was attacked by an Israeli drone. We also discussed the United States' and Russia's discussion of the end of the Start nuclear treaty, Iran's potential to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the US and India rebuilding their relationship, China's increasing pressure on Taiwan, and Saudi Arabia's potential new ally, China. In addition, the conversation turned to South America and the geopolitical repercussions of Iran placing military bases in Latin America.Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: Apple | Spotify---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you liked this conversation please head over to https://aucoinanalytics.comYou can find Aucoin Analytics across multiple social media platforms:Twitter | Instagramemail: [email protected] don’t forget to support the podcast by subscribing for free, reviewing, and sharing with friends and family.Also add your email to our private intelligence community by visiting this link: Sign Up-------------------------------------------------------Go to blendjet.com and use code thisweek12 at checkout to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout zen.ai/thisweek12-----------------------------------------------------Check out Screen Echo here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P3OoeIMPYN8E7o5GyLZO3?si=d024431bb65248bf

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As Kervin and Tiana investigate the geopolitical repercussions of violent acts, they are confronted with a global landscape teetering on the brink of disaster and warn listners about the need to have an exit strategy to stay safe.In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. What implications will the upcoming Russian elections have for Vladimir Putin's possible reelection? 2. Could Russia, India, Brazil, and South Africa create a single currency and what would be the repercussions? 3. How is the US government's overreaching with power leading to an increase in global violence?Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: Apple | Spotify---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you liked this conversation please head over to https://aucoinanalytics.comYou can find Aucoin Analytics across multiple social media platforms:Twitter | Instagramemail: [email protected] don’t forget to support the podcast by subscribing for free, reviewing, and sharing with friends and family.Also add your email to our private intelligence community by visiting this link: Sign Up-------------------------------------------------------Go to blendjet.com and use code thisweek12 at checkout to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout zen.ai/thisweek12

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In a bold move, an exhausted New Zealand Prime Minister resigns and a new election looms, threatening to shift the Pacific's delicate balance of power between China and Japan and ignite a regional war.

You will learn how current global politics are affecting the world today.
I learned about The Changing Geopolitical Landscape through this week's Explained podcast. This episode covered a variety of topics, including the ongoing war in Ukraine, the resignation of New Zealand's Prime Minister, and the fight over sending tanks to Ukraine. Additionally, Bulgaria's secret support of Ukraine has put it in Russia's crosshairs, while Japan's policies are affecting New Zealand due to its ties to China. With increasing defense spending and the push to make Taiwan an easy victory, countries are having to take a second look at their alliances with China.

"It's an honorable thing to make that decision to recognize that you just don't have it in you to give anymore and knowing that somebody else is probably better fit to do the job than you are, and pulling back for your mental health and your family's health and just so many things."

In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How is Bulgaria upsetting Putin by secretly helping out Ukraine?
2. What are the geopolitical implications of New Zealand's prime minister resigning?
3. How is China attempting to monopolize the global economy and force countries to stay out of a war in the Pacific?Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: Apple | Spotify---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you liked this conversation please head over to https://aucoinanalytics.comYou can find Aucoin Analytics across multiple social media platforms:Twitter | Instagramemail: [email protected] don’t forget to support the podcast by subscribing for free, reviewing, and sharing with friends and family.Also add your email to our private intelligence community by visiting this link: Sign Up-------------------------------------------------------Go to blendjet.com and use code thisweek12 at checkout to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout zen.ai/thisweek12

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The team at Aucoin Analytics, LLC provides key insights from the week and discusses how these events will impact government, business, and society in the future.Here is what is on our radar this week:· Russia-Ukraine· Moldova concerned with Russian advances· Russia gaining momentum on the African continent· Turkey continues to block Sweden and Finland· Planned Chemical attack in Germany· Protests in Brazil· US lawmakers concerned with AUKUS deal· Chinese military exercises near Taiwan· Chinese influence in Canada· Another President caught with classified documents---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you liked this conversation please head over to https://aucoinanalytics.comYou can find Aucoin Analytics across multiple social media platforms:Twitter | Instagramemail: [email protected] don’t forget to support the podcast by subscribing for free, reviewing, and sharing with friends and family.Don't forget to add your email to our private intelligence community by visiting this link: Sign Up-------------------------------------------------------Go to blendjet.com and use code thisweek12 at checkout to save 12% off your order OR use my special link and the discount will be applied at checkout zen.ai/thisweek12

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