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Business and geopolitics are transforming at breakneck speed, faster than institutions can adapt and leaders can react. Every day, the ground shifts beneath us: boardrooms collide with battlefields, markets move with geopolitics, and strategy is rewritten in real time. Perspectives: Unwrapping the Forces Reshaping Business and Power pulls back the curtain on these seismic shifts. In 15 to 30 minutes, we cut through the noise to expose the raw, unfiltered transformation of business and geopolitics where competition is ruthless, power is contested, and the future is already here.

  1. 3D AGO

    Episode 20: Military Posture and Global Pressure Points

    In this short but wide-ranging episode, we examine the growing US military presence in the waters surrounding Iran and ask a direct question: Is this a final window for negotiation, or the positioning of force before action? We break down what a strategic military buildup actually signals, whether deterrence is still the objective, and how narrow the diplomatic runway may be. The conversation expands beyond the Middle East. We look at Japan increasing its military training posture in response to regional instability. We return to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and discuss the reported assassination attempt on President Volodymyr Zelensky. From the Persian Gulf to Eastern Europe to the Pacific, this episode connects the pressure points shaping today’s geopolitical landscape and asks what happens when diplomacy and deterrence collide.

    29 min

  2. FEB 7

    Episode 19: Entering a New Trump-Era Doctrine: Isolating the Axis of Evil

    In this episode, we examine the current situation in Iran through the lenses of power, legitimacy, and moral authority. We explore two strategic paths confronting the international community: sustained pressure designed to marginalize the Iranian regime or decisive action aimed at removing it entirely. The conversation confronts a stark reality. The Iranian regime has been responsible for the deaths of nearly 30,000 of its own citizens. That fact raises a fundamental question not only of policy but also of legitimacy, and it forces a deeper inquiry into whether a government that wages violence against its own people can genuinely negotiate in their best interests. Using Just War Theory as a framework, we assess whether negotiation remains morally and strategically viable or whether the regime has forfeited that standing altogether. We then widen the lens. If the Iranian regime collapses, if Russia continues to fail in projecting power, and if China is left increasingly isolated within the region, does the old Axis of Evil framing introduced under George W Bush begin to unravel? Finally, we ask whether this moment reflects a distinct foreign policy logic. Is this effectively a Trump-era doctrine focused on minimizing rival superpowers within their own spheres of influence rather than expanding American dominance? And if so, what does that mean for Iran, Russia, China, and the future balance of power itself? This episode challenges conventional thinking and asks whether we are witnessing an escalation or a quiet contraction of global influence and the reshaping of the world order.

    43 min

  3. FEB 1

    Episode 18: Inside China’s Taiwan Calculus

    Two of China’s top generals are removed in rapid succession, but this is no sudden shock. For years, Xi Jinping has been methodically reshaping the People’s Liberation Army with one goal in mind: readiness. Not loyalty for ceremony but loyalty for action. In this episode, we move past the headlines to examine the real strategic driver behind a potential move on Taiwan. Is this about nationalism, legitimacy, deterrence, or something deeper inside China’s long-term survival calculus? We explore how internal military reform, demographic pressure, economic slowdown, and global positioning converge into a narrowing window of decision, and what the true consequences would be, not just for China but for global supply chains, regional security, and the future of the world order. History teaches us a quiet lesson. Armies are not prepared for peace. They are prepared for moments leaders believe cannot be postponed. This episode asks the question many avoid. If not now, when?

    29 min

  4. JAN 31

    Episode 17: Business on the Frontlines: Trade, Tariffs, and the New Economic Battleground

    In this episode, we sit down with Professor Chad Huemme to tackle the evolving role of business in today’s geopolitical and economic tensions. We begin by examining what corporate America should do to address concerns regarding immigration enforcement and the broader issues associated with ICE agents in communities and workplaces. We examine the economic war that appears to be unfolding, assessing the real impact of tariffs on businesses across North America and the strategic choices Canada is making as it explores deeper trade relationships with China, while remaining tightly linked to the U.S. supply chain. We assess the consumer reality that underpins all of this: as consumers in a global marketplace, we absorb Chinese-made products. The truth is that even if we wanted to peel back deep consumerism, dependency on China’s goods and materials runs far deeper than finished products—it extends into raw materials essential to manufacturing. Professor Huemme and I break down the challenge of bringing manufacturing back to the United States, the hurdles businesses face in reshoring production, and why disentangling from an interconnected global economy is far more complex than headlines suggest. This is a business conversation with no easy answers—just hard questions about supply chains, trade, policy, and the future role of commerce in shaping economic and social stability.

    27 min

  5. JAN 31

    Episode 16: After Davos: Europe at a Crossroads—Power, Pressure, and the Price of Security

    Coming off Davos, this episode examines rising tensions between the United States and Europe as tariffs and geopolitics collide. We unpack President Trump’s continued tariff pressure on European countries that resist U.S. ambitions around Greenland, and we explore whether hard-power economics is reshaping long-standing alliances. We discuss President Volodymyr Zelensky’s pointed remarks calling on Europe to do more for its own defense. Zelensky highlights Ukraine’s rapid advances in drone technology, arguing that if Ukraine were part of NATO, Russia would already face meaningful deterrence. His message is clear: Europe must accelerate its own military readiness and capacity to engage in modern warfare. Ramon pushes the conversation further, labeling Europe a “coalition of the spineless,” as we confront a difficult contradiction, European nations continue supplying materials that Russia uses to build ballistic missiles targeting Ukraine, even as sanctions are debated. Ukraine’s challenge to Europe is direct: what sanctions truly matter if the supply chain remains intact? We close by asking the larger strategic question. Will U.S. aggressiveness ultimately push allies away, or will America remain too economically essential for the world to turn against it? At its core, this discussion centers on whether Europe is prepared to become a truly formidable union—both economically and militarily—and on the long-term costs required to make that transformation a reality.

    35 min

  6. JAN 19

    Episode 15: Business and Politics: Fed, Venezuela, and the Credit Card Gamble

    In this episode, we explore the space where politics and business blur. The U.S. central bank, led by Fed Chair Jerome Powell, is under fire for not cutting interest rates as fast as the White House wants. That pressure on the Fed’s independence is now spilling into markets and corporate boardrooms, with some business leaders warning that it could ultimately push inflation higher and unsettle long-term stability. We look at Venezuela and the spotlight on oil. Businesses are asking what stability and investment look like when geopolitics drives energy policy. Markets are watching oil flows and the risk to prices even as investors try to parse how intervention might unlock production or disrupt supply. Another major theme is the proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% for a year. That idea is stirring intense debate. Supporters say it could ease borrowing costs for households and boost consumer spending. Critics from major banks argue it could shrink credit availability, hurt revenue models, and ultimately slow economic activity for consumers and businesses alike. Throughout the discussion, we trace how business decisions and investments are shaped not just by economic fundamentals but by political winds and presidential priorities. From monetary policy to consumer credit to energy strategy, each move by policymakers sends ripples across corporate balance sheets and market expectations.

    28 min

  7. JAN 19

    Episode 14: Greenland and the Next Era of American Power

    In this episode, we focus on Greenland and why it may shape American power for generations. After signaling resolve in the Western Hemisphere through Venezuela, the United States is now turning north. Greenland offers strategic routes, critical resources, and unmatched Arctic positioning at a time when China and Russia are testing global influence but struggling to project real military force. We also examine the recent decision to place tariffs on European nations as leverage in Greenland negotiations. Is this a risky move that strains alliances or a calculated step to strengthen America’s ability to protect its allies against global threats? This conversation explores power-strategy alliances and the cost of leadership in a world rapidly reorganizing around geography, security, and resolve.

    36 min

  8. JAN 17

    Episode 13: The Western Hemisphere Play: Venezuela, China, Russia, and America’s Next Strategic Map

    In this episode, we pull back the curtain on Venezuela and the strategy unfolding around it, one that China and Russia are watching closely, calculating patiently, and exploiting where they can. But the deeper question isn’t just what is happening. It’s why we missed it for so long. For decades, Latin America lived in America’s peripheral geopolitical vision, close enough to matter, yet ignored enough to drift. That era is ending. As part of a renewed national security strategy, the United States is deliberately reconnecting the Americas, recognizing that democracy, economic resilience, and security are hemispheric pursuits, not isolated national projects. We explore why the future of American influence depends on seeing the entire Western Hemisphere as a strategic ecosystem, one where democratic stability, trade, energy, and values rise or fall together. The conversation expands beyond Venezuela to examine what’s next in countries like Colombia, Mexico, and Nicaragua, where political alignment and economic direction will shape the region’s trajectory. And then there’s the curveball most people don’t see coming, Greenland, not as a headline grab, but as a strategic position in a changing world where geography, resources, and access matter more than ever. This episode isn’t about ideology. It’s about awareness. Because the hemisphere is shifting, and whether we lead that shift or react to it will define the next chapter of global power. History doesn’t wait. It simply moves toward those paying attention.

    41 min
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Business and geopolitics are transforming at breakneck speed, faster than institutions can adapt and leaders can react. Every day, the ground shifts beneath us: boardrooms collide with battlefields, markets move with geopolitics, and strategy is rewritten in real time. Perspectives: Unwrapping the Forces Reshaping Business and Power pulls back the curtain on these seismic shifts. In 15 to 30 minutes, we cut through the noise to expose the raw, unfiltered transformation of business and geopolitics where competition is ruthless, power is contested, and the future is already here.

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