Belt and Road Initiative
China's global infrastructure investment program
Episodes
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#4409: The Port Concession Trap: Dependency vs. MalwareWhy letting a foreign state-run your port for 25 years is worse than any Trojan horse. -
#2986: China and Russia's High-Speed Pipeline to IranHow China and Russia resupplied Iran in weeks, not months — and what it means for US power. -
#2868: Measuring Hidden Opinions in Iran and ChinaHow researchers use digital snowball sampling and list experiments to gauge real public sentiment under authoritarian rule. -
#2154: Iran's Shadow Architecture Beyond MissilesIran's power isn't just military proxies. Discover the hidden financial, religious, and diplomatic networks that keep Tehran relevant. -
#2054: From Dirt to Data: How Empires Conquered the CloudWhy did we stop conquering land and start conquering servers? This episode traces the shift from soil to bits. -
#1386: When NATO's Data Links Outpace Its DiplomacyDiscover how NATO and Israel are building a "networked alliance" through high-tech integration and recent joint operations over Iran. -
#1146: The New Great Game: Central Asia’s 2026 PivotAs Russia’s influence wanes and Iran faces chaos, Central Asia is emerging as the world’s most critical trade and energy hub. -
#861: Modeling a Nation's Rewiring with AI Digital TwinsWhat if Israel lost the support of the US and EU? Explore the economic shocks and AI tools used to model a massive geopolitical shift.