The Social Contract: How Autocrats Stay in Power

Discover the dramatic fall of Assad's regime in Syria. Explore the pivotal battles, the rise of HTS, and the uncertain future of a nation on the brink of transformation. Listen now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore Ukraine's post-war challenges: national defense, alliances, and strategies for lasting security. Can resilience and foresight secure peace? Watch now for a deep dive into Ukraine's uncertain future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore the fragile balance of power in authoritarian regimes through the lens of social contracts. From Putin to Xi, uncover how promises of stability and prosperity shape—and shatter—governance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore the shocking rebel offensive that led to Aleppo's dramatic fall in November 2024. Discover how HTS reshaped Syria’s war dynamics, revealing vulnerabilities and potential future escalations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unpacking the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: military milestones, key terms, and future challenges. A diplomatic triumph or a fragile truce? Find out what’s next for the region’s stability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

India and China: two giants, one disputed border. Explore the high-stakes tensions, border conflicts, and the looming threat of a catastrophic war in the unforgiving heights of the Himalayas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russia's 'super tank' was hailed as a game-changer—but where is it? Join us as we uncover the truth about its absence and what it means for modern warfare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Explore the spark of rebellion: its causes, its risks, and its impact. From iconic uprisings to modern movements, we uncover how ordinary people defy extraordinary odds to resist authority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump’s re-election and ‘America First’ reignite global debate on self-sufficiency, foreign policy, and the changing world order. What happens when the U.S. prioritizes itself above all else? Let’s explore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices