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Is the United States losing its ability to dominate Asia?
In this episode of the Silk and Steel Podcast, Carl Zha is joined by Australian economist and geopolitical analyst Dr. Warwick Powell for a wide-ranging discussion about the changing balance of power from the Persian Gulf to East Asia.
The conversation begins with the continuing war involving Iran and the strategic consequences of the Strait of Hormuz. Dr. Powell argues that the conflict could have consequences far beyond the battlefield, particularly through disruptions to oil, diesel and other petroleum-derived products.
The discussion then turns to a much bigger question: what happens when America’s allies begin preparing for a world in which the U.S. can no longer guarantee their security?
Japan’s accelerating remilitarization becomes a major focus. Powell examines the convergence of Japanese domestic politics, economic policy and concerns about the reliability of the American security umbrella. He argues that Japan’s military buildup could ultimately make the country more independent — potentially creating a problem for Washington itself.
Carl and Warwick also examine the implications for Taiwan and China, including the Taiwan government’s increasingly confrontational posture, PLA activity around the island and Beijing’s expanding maritime presence.
The conversation then shifts to China’s economic and technological transformation.
Why is Washington restricting Chinese humanoid robots and other advanced technologies? What does the contrast between American restrictions on Chinese robots and China’s response with tariffs on American agricultural products reveal about the changing structure of the two economies?
Powell also challenges the popular narrative that the Chinese economy is on the verge of collapse. Instead, he describes an economy undergoing a difficult structural transformation — from property-led growth toward manufacturing, technology, infrastructure, renewable energy and urban renewal.
Among the key themes:
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Covert Action Magazine editor Jeremy Kuzmarov argues that the CIA functions as the enforcement arm of corporate interests, infiltrates academia and Hollywood to shape public narratives, glorifies its operations in film, and manufactures consent through propaganda.
He highlights whistleblowers like John Stockwell, whose exposure of covert actions and enigmatic death illustrate the personal dangers that come with challenges to the intelligence establishment. Kuzmarov also critiques the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) as a rebranded CIA which continues foreign interference under the banner of "democracy promotion," and points to the agency's destabilisation activities in regions such as China and Tibet.
Ultimately, he contends that the CIA's sociopathic institutional culture serves corporate and geopolitical objectives, drives unnecessary wars and widespread human suffering.
https://covertactionmagazine.com
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Mike Robinson and Basil Valentine present today’s UK Column News.
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Jerm and Todd Hayen examine the tension between free speech and societal decency while they analyse how media control, AI, and power dynamics shape human behaviour.
They argue that to thrive in a free society requires maintenance of the fundamental balance between individual liberty and collective values.
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Mike Robinson, Charles Malet, and Vanessa Beeley present today's UK Column News.
Mike Robinson, Charles Malet, and Vanessa Beeley present today's UK Column News.
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00:00 Introduction
00:37 Facial Recognition: Live in London
07:20 Drought: Fishy Tales from the river
12:11 Colombia: Earthquake & regime change
20:57 Support UK Column’s Independent Journalism
25:30 Dobby Effect: People power does work
29:40 Electricity: Bribes for pylons
32:45 War Graves: Cover-up of headstone crushing
39:45 Arctic: China gets going on sea route
43:01 Syria: New agreement bad news for Russia
52:34 Russia: UK steps up surveillance
55:00 Civil War: Musk allows Bones to continue
01:01:20 Eclipse: Charles cracks a few jokes
Brad Miller graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 2003 and served 19 years in active duty.
His career took him to Afghanistan, Honduras, South Korea, and various locations throughout the US.
Brad tells Charles about the pivotal moment he chose to resign after being relieved of battalion command for refusing the military’s Covid injection mandate.
His 19 years, three months, and 15 days of service officially came to an end on 15 September 2022.
In January 2024, Brad became a signatory to the Declaration of Military Accountability, an open letter and pledge initiated by over 200 active-duty US service members and veterans.
Since then, he has been dedicating his intellect and energy into holding power to account.
He is also actively involved with the Military Chapter of Children's Health Defense.
Brad has an active presence on X, on Substack, and on YouTube.
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Taiwan has witnessed a major political shift — but why does much of the Western media ignore the story?
Carl Zha joins Jamarl Thomas to discuss the massive protests in Taiwan, the dissatisfaction with the DPP government, and what the movement could mean for the future of cross-strait relations.
Carl explains why many Taiwanese voters question the strategy of confrontation with China, why upcoming elections could reshape Taiwan's political landscape, and whether the opposition can unite to challenge the current party which rules.
The conversation expands beyond Taiwan into the wider global power struggle:
• Why China's response to US pressure is changing
• The Panama Canal dispute and China's economic retaliation strategy
• Japan's currency crisis and the risks of the yen carry trade
• Why China buys gold and has reduced US Treasury holdings
• China's increased advantage in open-source artificial intelligence
• Why Chinese AI models challenge America's tech dominance
As the global balance of power shifts, Carl and Jamarl examine whether Washington's strategy of containment creates the very outcomes it seeks to prevent.
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Matt Ehret and Jerm dig into modern geopolitics: Xi Jinping, the Belt and Road Initiative, and the shift toward a multipolar world.
They talk about why an understanding of historical narratives and societal structures matters, especially to cut through controlled opposition and media manipulation.
https://matthewehret.substack.com/
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Suidlanders spokesman Simon Roche returns to lay out "the confluence", a once-in-civilisation alignment of crises he believes will make 2027 one of the most painful years in human history.
In this wide-ranging conversation, Simon connects the dots across global energy and diesel disruptions, collapsing fertiliser and food security, a cracking bond market and yen carry trade, a historic stock market bubble, a looming Carrington-level solar event, and a super El Niño already confirmed in the Pacific.
The central thesis: these are not isolated events but spokes of a single wheel, and nobody in mainstream commentary is looking at them in conjunction.
https://suidlanders.org
Does everything seem to be linked?
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In the latest episode of Military Matters, Brian Gerrish and Charles Malet discuss the politicisation of military leadership and the spectacularly poor outcomes arising from it.
There is particular focus on the UK’s Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, its connections with corporate and the wider civilian environment, and some of the business activities of the current commandant.
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