On this episode of the Adventure Capitalist, Cody and Austin dive into the next five potential global conflicts that could reshape the world. Featuring expert insights from Dr. Sean McFate and Ray Powell, they unpack the escalating tensions in the Middle East, Africa's volatile Sahel region, and the Indo-Pacific's strategic flashpoints. Dr. McFate breaks down Iran-Israel dynamics, Syria's fallout, and the Sahel's brewing crises, while Ray Powell reveals China's aggressive moves in the South China Sea, the Philippines' struggle, and Taiwan's precarious future. Learn how Japan, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand are navigating this high-stakes geopolitical chessboard. From U.S. strategic missteps to China's bold tactics, this episode is a must-watch for understanding global security in 2025.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:15 - Cody on break
05:19 - 50 Mile walk update
06:43 - Turning point of the world
13:31 - Welcome back Dr. Sean McFate!
14:05 - The Middle East
23:23 - Landmines to avoid
27:48 - What happened in Syria?
29:20 - What is the Sahel block?
39:11 - Conflict and context
42:20 - Conflict in Africa
45:44 - Consequences of the US pulling back
50:22 - Thanks Dr. Sean McFate!
51:54 - Coming up next: Asia
53:00 - Welcome Ray Powell!
52:36 - Why should we care about the Indo-Pacific?
56:30 - What is going on in Taiwan?
59:04 - China's Strategy
01:06:06 - Red Lining
01:08:09 - Freedom of navigation
01:11:02 - Conflict starters
01:15:56 - US losing ground
01:19:26 - Mistakes President Xi is making
01:22:28 - US relations in East Asia
01:27:12 - What happened in South Korea?
01:34:20 - How would China "Hong Kong" Taiwan?
01:38:45 - Thank you Ray Powell!
01:39:42 - Recap
01:44:37 - Outro

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/90CZpXYpUuc

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