Armchair Generals: Recent Episodes
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In this special episode, Garrett and Andrew discuss the US attacks on Iran that took place on Saturday, June 21. They discuss possible Iranian responses as well as 2nd and 3rd order consequences for the region and the globe.
This week in the armchair Andrew and Garrett discuss the rapidly changing global order and what it means for the future of geo-politics and US leadership around the world. We also talk about how recent changes in longstanding US policy may effect European security posture and the global ramifications fo such shifts.
This week in the armchair Andrew & Garrett discuss the ever changing US position regarding Ukraine. We also discuss Russia's strategic goals and what the future holds for China and Taiwan.
This week Andrew and Garrett discuss the recent Munich security conference and the rapidly changing security situation with our European allies. We also take a look at what these changes may mean for the war in Ukraine and in the Asia-Pacific.
This week in the armchairs, Andrew and Garrett discuss the latest news from the Middle East as well as the recent news that China is building ships capable of supporting an amphibious assault. We also look at what the world would look like if the Ottoman Empire hadn't collapsed.
This week in the armchair, Andrew and Garrett discuss the ongoing political drama in South Korea, as well as a possible political earthquake in Israel. They also discuss the possibility of future negotiations over the war in Ukraine and Andrew poses an interesting what if.
This week in the Armchair, Andrew and Garrett discuss on recent ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and what we think 2025 will bring in the world of strategy and geopolitics.
As the year wraps up, Andrew & Garrett take a look at events in Syria and Ukraine as well as pose a hypothetical for the year ahead.
This week in the armchair, Garrett and Andrew discuss the recent Israel response to Iran's attack as well as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. We also touch on the recent BRICS summit in Russia and the history of the famed Scottish Claymore sword.
This week in the armchair, Andrew and Garrett discuss Israel's retaliatory strike on Iran and updates on the war in Ukraine. We also discuss Oligarchy and how institutional capture by oligarchs and how that leads to authoritarianism. Lastly, we take a look at the historically important Halberd in our weapon of the week segment.
This week in the Armchair, Andrew and Garrett discuss the death of Yahya Sinwar, the Khamenei doctrine in light of increasing pressure from Israel in the region as well as update you on the war in Ukraine and a deep dive on the recently deployed THAAD system.
This week in the armchair, Andrew and Garrett discuss Israel's decapitation strike on the leadership of Hezbollah and dive into possible additional escalations in the widening conflict between Israel and Iran.
This week in the armchair Garrett and Andrew discuss the Israeli operation to detonate pagers and two way radios in Lebanon. We also discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and take a deep dive into the martime disputes in the South China Sea.
This week in the armchair, Andrew and Garrett discuss on the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza. We discuss the British Storm Shadow missile system currently being deployed in Ukraine.
This week Andrew and Garrett discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, and Israel's strikes in Gaza, and conduct a deep dive into the IDF's David's Sling system. They also take a look at the turmoil in the French political scene after Emmanuel Macron selected Michel Barnier as prime minister.
This week in the armchair Andrew and Garrett discuss the surprise Ukrainian assault into the Kursk Oblast. We also highlight the Bradley IFV and take a look at the headwinds facing China.
This week in the armchair Garrett and Andrew discuss major developments in the war in Ukraine and the War in Gaza. We also take a look at the continuing conflict in the Darfur region of Sudan, and we will take you on a deep dive into the Russian Kilo-class submarine.
Back in the armchair from their summer hiatus, Andrew and Garrett jump into a big news week. From IDF targeted strikes in Iran to the election in Venezuela and everywhere in between.
This week in the armchair Andrew and Garrett discuss the ongoing wars in Gaza and Ukraine along with a deep dive into Cypress and why Hezbollah suddenly seems very interested in the contested island nation.
In the armchair this week Garrett and Andrew discuss the recent elections in the EU, India, and Mexico, along with upcoming elections in France the UK, and Iran.
This week in the Armchair, Garrett and Andrew discuss on the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, review the IDF's Merkava tank, and take a spin around the world to discuss the current spate of elections across the globe.
In the armchair this week we discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russian purges of defense ministry staff, and the politics of Israel's war cabinet.
This week in the Armchair Garrett and Andrew discuss the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza, the history of the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad and its strategic importance in the Baltics, and the F-16 Fighting Falcon's importance to the Ukrainian Air Force.
This week in the armchair, Garrett and Andrew discuss the upcoming invasion of Raffa, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and the history of the border dispute between Venezuela and Guyana over the Essquibibo.Reading List:https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/venezuela-creates-new-state-territory-under-dispute-with-guyana-2024-03-21/https://history.state.gov/milestones/1866-1898/venezuelahttps://blogs.loc.gov/law/2024/01/falqs-guyana-venezuela-territorial-dispute/https://www.ft.com/content/293236b9-8ba1-4c61-9c12-83a3fa8baaf5https://www.crisisgroup.org/latin-america-caribbean/guyana/troubled-waters-along-guyana-venezuela-borderhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/nov/29/india-assassination-attempt-american-citizenhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/23/chechen-leader-ramzan-kadyrov-shows-off-workout-amid-health-rumourshttps://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-may-9-2024https://www.chathamhouse.org/2023/12/maduro-hoped-mobilize-venezuelans-around-old-grievance-guyana-he-seems-have-failed?gad_source=1
This week in the armchair Garrett and Andrew discuss upcoming elections in India. Will Modi win a third term at the head of the BJP? We will also discuss Iran's recent attack on Isreal and the Shahed-136 drone as well as updates about the war in Ukraine.
This week in the Armchair Garrett and Andrew discuss the ongoing conflict in Yemen, updates about Ukraine, and the upcoming elections in the world's largest democracy, India.
This week in the armchair Garrett and Andrew discuss ongoing events in Ukraine, Terrorist attacks inside of Russia, and global anxiety about the future of the Chinese economy.Reading List:-https://www.foreignaffairs.com/china/chinas-economic-collision-course-https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/china-still-rising-https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-68595450-https://understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-april-1-2024-https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-april-5-2024-https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/iran-update-april-5-2024
This week in the armchair, developments in the war in Ukraine, an attack on the Kremlin, and upcoming elections in Turkey.
Welcome to Armchair Generals. This week Andrew and Garrett discuss the war in Ukraine, High-level US visits to Taiwan, and the targeted killing of Ayman Al Zawahiri
This week in the Armchair, we are examing the assassination of Daria Dugina, US Aid to Ukraine, European energy policy, and the convergence of crises in China.
This week in the Armchair, Garrett and Andrew discuss the conflict in Ukraine, the attacks in Crimea, counter-offensive preparations by the Ukrainian Army, and Russian combat power in the Donbas.