How do finance, energy, intelligence, and geopolitical strategy intersect during major global conflicts? In Part 2 of this Masculine Intelligence deep dive, John Toomey examines one perspective on the historical forces that have influenced conflicts involving Israel, Ukraine, Russia, the Middle East, NATO, and global energy markets. Building on Part 1, this episode explores the Cold War, the creation of Israel, the collapse of the Soviet Union, NATO expansion, Afghanistan and Iraq, the Ukraine–Russia war, the Abraham Accords, and the role of oil and energy in global strategy. The discussion also looks at the influence of major financial centres such as the City of London, intelligence organisations including MI6 and the CIA, international institutions, media, government bureaucracy, and the continuing tension between globalism and national sovereignty. Rather than offering a simple explanation for complex world events, this episode examines historical patterns, competing interests, and the relationship between money, energy, politics, war, and power. Topics Covered • The Cold War and the struggle for global influence • The creation of Israel and Middle Eastern geopolitics • Afghanistan, Iraq and the economics of war • Iran, Gaza and regional power struggles • The Ukraine–Russia war • NATO expansion and Western strategy • MI6, CIA and intelligence networks • The City of London and global finance • Oil, energy markets and geopolitical power • The Abraham Accords • Media, globalism and national sovereignty • Government bureaucracy and political resistance • Climate politics and economic influence • The changing balance of global power What do you think plays the biggest role in modern conflicts: ideology, national security, economics, energy, or geopolitical power? Follow the Masculine Intelligence Podcast for more long-form discussions on geopolitics, history, economics, leadership, society and global affairs. Part 2 of the series — listen to Part 1 first for the complete context.
