Global Politics with Leo

Leo Lindermans

Global Politics with Leo brings you the most important international stories, with clear explanations and evidence-based analysis. New episodes break down geopolitics, conflicts, power struggles, global affairs and world news in a simple way without the noise. You can email me at leoexplains10@gmail.com You might know me from my political education content on social media and Substack as Leo Explains or LeoExplains10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. FEB 11

    Kenyans in Ukraine, Indonesian Troops in Gaza, Ethiopians in Sudan - What’s Going On?

    Three major elections over the weekend - in Portugal, Thailand, and Japan. Japan’s result was the most consequential by far. We break down how Sanae Takaichi turned a fragile leadership position into a historic landslide, what her agenda looks like, and why her rise matters for Japan’s economy, China relations, and the US alliance. We then look at Indonesia’s preparations to deploy up to 8,000 troops to Gaza as part of President Trump’s 20-point peace plan. What is the International Stabilisation Force meant to do, who’s willing to participate, and what happens if Hamas or Israel refuses to comply? We also cover: Marco Rubio’s politically charged visit to Hungary and Slovakia ahead of Viktor Orbán’s toughest election in yearsA Reuters investigation revealing Ethiopia’s alleged role in the Sudan War & the UAE alleged role.Kenyan citizens being recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine, and how African countries are being pulled into the war. Global Politics with Leo brings you the most important international stories, with clear explanations and evidence-based analysis. New episodes break down geopolitics, conflicts, power struggles, global affairs and world news in a simple way without the noise. You can email me at leoexplains10@gmail.com You might know me from my political education content on social media and Substack as Leo Explains or LeoExplains10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min
  2. FEB 6

    Spain’s New Social Media Laws, Testimonies from North Korea, and US Aid to Sudan

    Topics in this episode: (1) Spain is pushing a major package of new digital laws - and while the proposed ban on social media for children under 16 grabbed most of the headlines, it’s only a part of a much bigger shift. In this episode, I break down the four key proposals, why some of them matter far more than the ban itself, and why what happens in Spain is likely to shape digital policy in other countries. I go through each proposal one by one, looking at the arguments from the Spanish government and supporters of these laws, as well as the main criticisms - including those from Telegram founder Pavel Durov. This isn’t about defending tech CEOs, but about understanding the trade-offs between regulation, free speech, platform power, and government control. (2) I also cover a new Amnesty International report on North Korea based on interviews with people who escaped the country. (3) Finally, I look at the Trump administration’s $200 million humanitarian pledge to Sudan, why that number needs context, and what it tells us about the sharp reduction in US humanitarian aid overall. Global Politics with Leo brings you the most important international news stories, with clear explanations and evidence-based analysis. Short, focused episodes covering geopolitics, conflicts, power struggles, and global affairs - without the noise. You can email me at leoexplains10@gmail.com You might know me from my educational content on social media and Substack as Leo Explains / LeoExplains10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min
  3. JAN 30

    The Future of U.S. Aid to Israel — and a Landmark EU–India Trade Deal Explained

    The European Union and India have agreed one of the most significant trade deals in modern history, removing or reducing tariffs on the vast majority of goods traded between them. Together, the EU and India account for around a quarter of global GDP and a combined population of about two billion people. The agreement gives European companies preferential access to India’s fast-growing consumer market and opens the EU’s high-income market to Indian exporters - a major shift in global trade at a time of rising US tariffs and increasing unpredictability in American trade policy. Also in this episode: Israel prepares to open talks with the Trump administration on a new 10-year security agreement as it looks to reduce its dependence on US military aid. Reports suggest Washington may link security guarantees for Ukraine to a peace deal involving the Donbas region, a territory central to Vladimir Putin’s war narrative — as Ukraine faces a severe winter energy crisis. And Spain’s economy shows unexpected strength, with unemployment at an 18-year low, driven by labour market reforms and a sharply more open approach to immigration, including plans to legalise hundreds of thousands of undocumented workers. Global Politics with Leo brings you the most important international news stories with clear explanations and evidence-based analysis. Episodes break down geopolitics, conflicts, power struggles and global affairs — without the noise. You can email me at leoexplains10@gmail.com . You might know me from my educational content on social media and Substack as Leo Explains / LeoExplains10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min
5
out of 5
8 Ratings

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Global Politics with Leo brings you the most important international stories, with clear explanations and evidence-based analysis. New episodes break down geopolitics, conflicts, power struggles, global affairs and world news in a simple way without the noise. You can email me at leoexplains10@gmail.com You might know me from my political education content on social media and Substack as Leo Explains or LeoExplains10. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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