It’s all about spies and predictions this week! Saman walks us through the details of the targeted assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran. How did Mossad manage to pull off this explosive hit inside a heavily protected IRGC compound? We break down the operation's intricate planning, historical parallels like Dubai’s “Operation Plasma Screen,” and what this means for Israel-Iran tensions going forward. All that, plus Saman lays out 10 of his geopolitical predictions for 2025.

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For our last episode of the year, we’re going over the top 10 global news stories of 2024! We’re talking Thailand's monkey invasion and South Korea’s blink-and-you-miss-it six-hour martial law. A Swedish minister fears bananas and Russians are using North Korean flags to intimidate Ukrainians. Plus, psychedelic traces on ancient Egyptian mugs, Russia’s overstretch, Trump’s rise, escalations between Israel and Iran, and the fall of Assad. Strap in!

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https://apnews.com/article/lopburi-monkeys-mayhem-macaques-e2317597bfa4e461eb40cbb03d62a589

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c30p1p2jllmo

https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/military/russian-and-north-korean-flags-spotted-together-in-ukraine-battlefield/news-story/4239fb9bc24f4bce09a25bf6850afa57?utm_

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/28/science/egyptian-psychedelic-mug.html

This week we dive deep into the fall of the Assad regime and the turbulent future of Syria. We explore how Russia’s war in Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas conflict destabilized Assad’s grip on power. Who are the biggest winners and losers in the aftermath? We break down Turkey's strategic moves, Israel’s dominance in the Golan Heights, and Russia's next steps in maintaining influence. Plus, what does the rise of HTS and their new caretaker government mean for Syria’s reintegration into the world?

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https://www.reuters.com/technology/google-says-it-has-cracked-quantum-computing-challenge-with-new-chip-2024-12-09/

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c791ng0zvl3o

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/haiti-massacre-cite-soleil-port-au-prince-gang-violence-un-death-toll/

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/10/world/middleeast/israel-netanyahu-corruption-trial-testimony.html

https://www.economist.com/europe/2024/12/10/syrian-rebels-have-dealt-a-blow-to-vladimir-putins-naval-ambitions

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/12/06/middleeast/syria-rebel-forces-hayat-tahrir-al-sham-al-jolani-intl-latam/index.html

It’s chaos in Syria as the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seizes Aleppo, the commercial heart of the nation. With Hezbollah weakened, Russia distracted, and Turkey playing a complex game, we dissect the forces reshaping Syria's conflict. What role does the U.S. play, and how are Kurdish proxies responding? Tune in this week as we attempt to connect the dots!

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https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-reacts-to-hezbollah-truce-violations-france-said-accusing-israel-of-transgressions/

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/03/world/middleeast/israel-hezbollah-cease-fire-violations.html

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/dec/03/south-korea-declares-emergency-martial-law-yoon-suk-yeol-north-korea-latest-updates?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_gu

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/3/georgia-protests-whats-behind-them-and-whats-next

https://www.npr.org/2024/11/30/g-s1-36285/how-a-syrian-rebel-group-pulled-off-its-stunning-seizure-of-aleppo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0EZ_Itt-Ag

It’s Thanksgiving! The perfect time for us to dive into Bob Woodward’s latest book, WAR. Woodward takes us into the high-stakes world of geopolitics—from Putin’s saber-rattling and Ukraine’s tank diplomacy to Biden’s tense exchanges with Netanyahu. Along the way, we uncover chilling moments, surprising anecdotes (birds mistaken for drones!), and pivotal decisions that shaped global conflicts. Plus, a look at MBS’s burner phone collection and Merkel’s showdown with Putin’s Labrador. Join us for a feast of foreign policy insights with a side of juicy insider goss!

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From Chinese cyber espionage to the groundbreaking Stuxnet worm, we are diving deep into the dark world of state-sponsored hacking. We unpack how China’s vast network of private contractors is reshaping global cyber warfare, explore the shocking leak that exposed their operations, and reveal the crafty techniques used to infiltrate systems worldwide. All that plus, we revisit Stuxnet—how the US and Israel’s digital weapon sabotaged Iran’s nuclear ambitions and forever changed the battlefield.

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https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/world/middleeast/us-veto-gaza-ceasefire.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/16/world/americas/biden-xi-meeting.html?utm_source=WPR+Free+Newsletter&utm_campaign=5564a88d8c-daily-review-nonsubs-111824&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6e36cc98fd-5564a88d8c-65239767&mc_cid=5564a88d8c

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12207833/Chinese-secret-police-Australian-Andrew-Phelan-grilled-cops-fake-email-threats.html

A COP29 recap, the Taliban looks to start fresh with Trump, and Saudi Arabia condemns Israel—but wait, there’s more! Iran’s President Ibrahim Raisi shook the 2023 UNGA with bold proclamations of a “New World Order” and the West’s decline. How does a sanctions-stricken, tumultuous Iran fit into this vision? Join us as we unravel the growing alliance of anti-American powers—Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea—their role in the Ukraine war, and BRICS’ push to topple Western dominance. What does it mean for global politics, and is there hope in the chaos? There’s only one way to find out!

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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-12/taliban-eyes-trump-reset-with-9-billion-in-reserves-at-stake?embedded-checkout=true

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/middle-east/israel-genocide-gaza-saudi-mbs-palestine-b2645405.html

Trump’s re-election, North Korean soldiers distracted by porn, and shake-ups in Bibi’s cabinet—whew! Buckle up as we dive into Trump’s potential wrecking ball moves, from reigniting trade wars to putting NATO on the rocks. Could he really bail on NATO? And what would that mean for Europe’s defense? We’ll break it all down, dig into NATO’s backstory, and share some nervous laughs about the EU’s scramble for DIY security. The world order is up for grabs—let’s make sense of it together!

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https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/05/world/middleeast/netanyahu-fires-gallant.html

https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-north-korea-troops-c8cf9599591e50caf1c48a98b6841fe4

https://www.vox.com/2018/6/28/17513972/trump-nato-russia-putin-nafta

https://www.vox.com/2024-elections/382679/trump-foreign-policy-america-first-tariffs-nato-alliance

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/global-trends/north-korean-soldiers-watching-porn-instead-of-fighting-in-ukraine-on-russia-behalf-surprising-impact-of-unfettered-internet-access/articleshow/115049192.cms?from=mdr