The Long Telegram

Andrew finally gets the chance to debate mulitpolarity and its implications, but will it go the way he thinks? In their debate, the hosts discuss differences in global power dynamics, how US foreign policy should adapt to a (potential) multipolar world, the effectiveness of economics sanctions and the weaponization of the dollar, and more. Plus, the hosts have their geopolitics know-how challenged in the first Long Telegram trivia competition.Timeline:00:00 | Intro00:37 | Multipolarity debate begins05:16 | Global power dynamics12:37 | US Foreign policy and polarity (bipolar vs unipolar vs mulitpolar)36:44 | Global economics, currencies, and sanctions 52:06 | Mulitpolarity debate ends54:03 | Trivia begins1:30:05 | Trivia ends + wrapping up the show

In a special Halloween episode (003) of The Long Telegram podcast, join Clay Graubard and the hosts as they delve into the complexities of the ongoing war in Ukraine. They start by assessing the portrayal of Ukrainian President Zelensky in a Time Magazine article and unravel corruption issues affecting military aid. Ezra Brodey examines the shift towards traditional attritional warfare in the conflict, while the panel explores the critical role of artillery, comparing the outputs of the US and Russia. Ben Wheeler weighs in on air superiority's role in modern combat, and Andrew Eaddy critiques the redirection of US defense spending towards bolstering its own military capabilities in anticipation of a multipolar world.The conversation shifts to strategies and potential outcomes of the conflict, with insights on NATO's capabilities, Russian military strength, and the political scene in Ukraine. As the discussion advances, they touch on the controversial US moves in Ukrainian politics, the challenges in missile production, and the viability of nuclear deterrence in contemporary international relations.  In a lighter vein, the episode concludes with personal reflections on Jewish culture, food, and the culinary scene in London.If you want to fact check our conversation, or stay informed on global events, we recommend signing up for Ground News. Ground News is the best source for breaking news around the world. The platform compares headlines based on political leanings to let you know how biased your information diet is.➡️ Check out our brand new newsletter: Predictions!Hosts: @ClayGraubard, @AndrewJEaddy, @Ezra_Brodey, @D1Wheeler Follow @GeovaneVideo across social media: 🐦 Twitter (X), 📷 Instagram, 🎥 TikTok, 📋 LinkedIn, 👍 PatreonSources—• Volodymyr Zelensky’s Struggle to Keep Ukraine in the Fight | TIME• Simon Shuster's Ukraine Award• Modern Positional Warfare and How to Win in It (General Zaluzhnyi, CiC of Ukraine)• S. Korean military says N. Korea might have provided Russia with short-range ballistic missiles• NSIAD-95-89 Industrial Base: Inventory and Requirements for Artillery Projectiles• Desperate for Air Defense, Ukraine Pushes U.S. for ‘Franken’ Weapons - The New York Times• U.S. Air Force blows up Minuteman III in test flight after post-launch anomaly• Putin revokes Russia’s ratification of nuclear test ban treaty• US to build new nuclear gravity bomb

In episode 002 of The Long Telegram, join hosts Clay Graubard, Andrew Eaddy, Ben Wheeler, and Ezra Brodey as they delve deep into the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran. They examine the probability of a full-scale war, assess military strategies, and discuss the role of proxy conflicts.Segments include insights into Israel's complex relationship with Iran and the U.S., including a discussion on Netanyahu's recent speech on Israel, Hamas, and Palestine. Ezra Brodey shares skepticism about the efficacy of Patriot missile systems against Iranian ballistic attacks, while Andrew Eaddy voices concerns about increased international alliances bolstering Iran’s position.The panel also covers potential Russian involvement, scrutinizing the likelihood of Russia aiding Iran in a conflict and how Russian missile technology could affect U.S. assets in the region. On a broader scale, Turkey's evolving role in the Middle East and NATO is discussed, particularly the implications of Sweden’s NATO membership bid.Questions about US military preparedness, the potential for multi-front conflicts in Israel, and the effectiveness of counterterrorism strategies round out this comprehensive episode.Listen for a detailed, multi-faceted conversation that spans from the geopolitics of the Middle East to the complexities of global alliances.If you want to fact check our conversation, or stay informed on global events, we recommend signing up for Ground News. Ground News is the best source for breaking news around the world. The platform compares headlines based on political leanings to let you know how biased your information diet is.➡️ Check out our brand new newsletter: Predictions!Hosts: @ClayGraubard, @AndrewJEaddy, @Ezra_Brodey, @D1Wheeler (Ben Wheeler) Follow @GeovaneVideo across social media: 🐦 Twitter (X), 📷 Instagram, 🎥 TikTok, 📋 LinkedIn, 👍 Patreon

To celebrate hitting 50,000 subscribers, we decided to gather some of our favorite voices in geopolitics for this special episode of The Long Telegram. In this episode, Clay and Andrew are joined by Ben Wheeler, producer of the Philip DeFranco TikTok channel, and Ezra Brodey, a geopolitical and prediction market thought leader.With the largest story in geopolitics today, the Israel-Palestine conflict, continuing to unfold by the minute, emotions are running high. We wanted to sit down and discuss the conflict from an apolitical, hopefully somewhat objective point of view, and model how we can have productive conversations about difficult topics. If you want to fact check our conversation, or stay informed on global events, we recommend signing up for Ground News. Ground News is the best source for breaking news around the world. The platform compares headlines based on political leanings to let you know how biased your information diet is.➡️ Check out our brand new newsletter: Predictions!Hosts: @ClayGraubard, @AndrewJEaddy, @Ezra_Brodey, @D1Wheeler (Ben Wheeler) Follow @GeovaneVideo across social media: 🐦 Twitter (X), 📷 Instagram, 🎥 TikTok, 📋 LinkedIn, 👍 Patreon

Since Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 tensions between Ukraine and Russia have been at record highs. And while these strained ties died down somewhat in the interim, they spiked again in January, leading to casualties and military build-up on the Russo-Ukrainian border. In this episode we discuss the origins of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, the recent heightened tensions between the two nations, and where we think the conflict will end up this year.Originally recorded on April 17, 2021 as episode 9 of the Global Guessing Weekly Podcast.

How the rise of cyberspace will change the future of statehood, and the implications of China's push for an Arctic Silk Road. Plus what the Russia-China joint moon base means for their future relations and how hybrid warfare will change the nature of conflict.Originally recorded on March 13, 2021 as episode 4 of the Global Guessing Weekly Podcast.