After the Pause: Iran, Lebanon and the Next Round of Confrontation — SYRIA PODCAST EP 10 With the Strait of Hormuz blockaded and Donald Trump's rhetoric escalating, Vanessa Beeley and Myriam Charabaty join Mike Robinson to assess what the next phase of confrontation in West Asia is likely to look like.
From Powell to Palantir: How Oligarchs Captured America (And What Comes Next) | Silk and Steel In this wide-ranging episode of The Silk and Steel Podcast, host Carl Zha is joined once again by Einar Tangen (Senior Fellow at CIGI) to dissect the latest "assassination attempt" on Donald Trump, the coordinated MAGA influencer machine, and the deeper forces that have captured American democracy.
Everything we’re told about Stalin is wrong | Jerm Warfare American professor Grover Furr challenges mainstream narratives about Stalin and Soviet history, emphasising the importance of primary sources and objectivity.
The Fog Machine at Palantir Kristoffer Hell Alex Karp’s Palantir manifesto isn’t unclear; it’s engineered that way. Behind its philosophical fog lies a strategy: build power, dodge accountability, and let every audience hear what it wants.
Martin Armstrong on where the world is heading | Jerm Warfare We’re bombarded with narratives and lies—Winston Churchill once said, "In time of war, truth is so precious that it needs a bodyguard of lies to protect it."
Switch the Stories To Find the Truth — with Katharine Gun Professor Diane Rasmussen spoke with Katharine Gun about her views on a range of topics beyond her 2003 experience as a GCHQ whistleblower and subsequent arrest, including her new article, ‘Fabricating the Case for War in the 21st Century’, which appears in UK Column’s new magazine, The Column.
The US Lost to Iran – Now China Is Unstoppable | Silk and Steel In this hard-hitting geopolitical breakdown, Jamar sits down with Carl Zha (host of Silk & Steel) to dissect the real-world fallout from the US war of aggression against Iran.
What does freedom even mean? | Jerm Warfare Weekly Banter This banter between Mike, Charles, and Jerm explores the complex history of South Africa's Freedom Day, the influence of colonial and imperial powers, and the interconnectedness of political, corporate, and military interests worldwide.
UK Column News Extra — 27th April 2026 You don’t need to be a member to watch this episode. Join the 20th Anniversary event (18–20 Sept 2026) celebrating independent journalism.
Water, Power, and Geopolitics: Zionist Israeli Ambitions and the Hydro-politics of Southern Lebanon Dr Marwa Osman Lebanon’s rivers are more than lifelines; they lie at the heart of a long-standing struggle shaped by external ambition. From the Litani to the Wazzani, the Israeli entity's efforts to dominate regional water reveal a deeper reality: control over ...
Brian Gerrish | A Thousand Words (Part 3 of 3) In this final part of Jake's discussion with Brian Gerrish they explore why many are turning away from mainstream outlets and toward independent platforms, not just for information but for a sense of clarity and reassurance. They also reflect on the mental strain of lockdowns and the growing desire for content that is both informative and uplifting.
The US Just Lost Iran – And China Knows It | Silk and Steel Carl Zha welcomes back Dr. Warwick Powell from Australia. Dr. Powell shares firsthand reflections from his 3.5-week trip across China—from tier-one megacities to emerging tier-three hubs.
Multipolarity is better than sliced bread | Jerm Warfare Weekly Banter This conversation between Jerm, Mike, and Charles explores the complex concepts of multipolarity versus unipolarity in global politics, language hijacking, and the importance of nuanced understanding in international relations.
