Best Geopolitics

Alexander the Great, King of Macedon, revolutionized warfare in the 4th century BC. His campaigns across Persia, Egypt, and India demonstrated unparalleled strategic brilliance, utilizing combined arm...

Kate Harris's 'Lands of Lost Borders' chronicles her bicycle journey across Central Asia, following the Silk Road. It's more than just a travelogue; it's a philosophical exploration of borders, both p...

Peter Frankopan shifts the focus of world history away from the West and toward the East, specifically the regions connected by the ancient Silk Roads. By centering his narrative on Central Asia, Pers...

NATO is a military alliance of 31 North American and European countries. It operates on the principle of collective defense, meaning an attack on one member is considered an attack on all. NATO's mili...

Jormungand follows an international arms dealer and her team of bodyguards as they navigate the dangerous world of global conflict. It is a cynical, fast-paced look at the business of war, exploring h...

A modern-day cartographer discovers a hidden map within an antique atlas, leading him on a perilous journey across continents to uncover a long-lost secret. 'The Cartographer's Shadow' combines histor...

As the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Mark Milley has been a pivotal figure in modernizing the U.S. military for the era of great-power competition. His leadership is defined by...

Occupied is a Norwegian political thriller that explores a chilling scenario: Norway is occupied by a peacekeeping force from the EU due to a dispute over oil reserves. The series examines the complex...

Errol Morris returns to the subject of political decision-making, this time focusing on former U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. Through a series of interviews and an examination of his 'snow...

The Diplomat is a high-stakes political thriller that follows Kate Wyler, a career diplomat who is unexpectedly appointed as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom during an international crisis. T...

Syriana is a sprawling, complex look at the global oil industry and its influence on international politics. With multiple intersecting storylines, the film demands the audience's full attention as it...

The Intelligence from The Economist is a daily podcast that provides a concise analysis of the day's most important global news stories. Hosted by a rotating team of journalists, it offers a unique pe...

The SCO is an intergovernmental organization comprising China, Russia, and several Central Asian countries. It focuses on security cooperation, counter-terrorism, and economic development. The SCO's g...

Vladimir Putin is a pivotal figure in contemporary geopolitics, serving as the President of Russia. His leadership has been marked by assertive foreign policy, domestic political consolidation, and a...