Do Russian Soldiers Only Survive 30 Minutes on Ukraine’s Frontline? Lines on Maps Extra 2026-09-21 | Do Russian Soldiers Only Survive 30 Minutes on Ukraine’s Frontline?
Between Two Summits: Peace Prospects, Alaskan Debrief, and Zelenskys Upcoming Task Lines on Maps Extra 2025-08-17 | Welcome to the inter-summit period. Fresh off of meeting with Putin in Alaska, Trump has returned to the Capitol, where he will meet with Zelensky on Monday. What sort of major political issues have been sorted out already? And what more is left for Monday's agenda and beyond? Today, we look at some of your critical questions about the ongoing diplomatic process.0:00 Opening Remarks0:24 US/EU Defensive Line Construction6:35 Will Zelensky Wear a Suit?7:02 Will Any of These Summits Result in a Deal?10:16 Does the U.S. Have Any Leverage Left?14:13 Economic Concessions to Russia18:07 Concerns for Russian Border States23:05 Russia's Post-War Economic Problems28:25 Academic Papers on the Russia-Ukraine War29:30 Physical Risks to Putin for Going to Alaska32:24 The Optics of Trump's Warm Reception35:09 How Am I Doing?Media licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/):http://kremlin.ru/catalog/persons/67/events/58020http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/71891
Summit Expectations, a Russian Breakthrough, and Tariff Troubles Lines on Maps Extra 2025-08-13 | Check out my book "How Ukraine Survived": amzn.to/47gnlEf. You can also read it for free by signing up for a Kindle Unlimited trial at amzn.to/3QMsBr8. (I use affiliate links, meaning I earn a commission when you make a transaction through them. Even if you read for free, you are still supporting the channel.)In the eve of a summit in Alaska between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, Ukraine experiences trouble along the eastern front, and tariffs hang over India. This video examines all three of these points. Plus comments on water and how much a book can protect you from a nuclear explosion.0:00 Introduction0:23 Effectiveness of Summit without Ukraine and Europe9:52 Pokrovsk Breakthrough and the Summit14:53 The Witkoff Misunderstanding22:49 What If the EU Sanctioned India?27:48 Will US Sanction Remittances to India?34:30 Why Tariffs on India and Not China?40:39 Comments from a US Importer of Indian Goods42:40 Who Pays for a Tariff?47:32 Price Adjustments and Tariffs53:35 How to Have Good Policy Debates and the Role of Social Scientists56:18 Does the Location of a Summit Matter?57:42 My Favorite Water58:08 Will My Books Protect You from Nuclear Weapons?The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and NATO visual information does not imply or constitute an endorsement.Media licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/):By Kremlin.ru:http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/55006http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/73995http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/77717
Asymmetric Challenges in Ukraine and Beyond: The New Strategy of the Drone Age (Ft. Joshua Schwartz) Lines on Maps Extra 2025-07-18 | The drone revolution is here, and it is changing how states fight wars on a number of fronts. To learn more about what is happening, I sat down with Joshua Schwartz, a professor at Carnegie Mellon University who studies drone innovations. He recently coauthored an op-ed in Foreign Affairs, which argued that the United States is uninvesting in drone technology. This is our conversation.You can read the op-ed here: foreignaffairs.com/united-states/what-drones-can-and-cannot-do-battlefield0:00 The Rapid Proliferation of Drone Warfare1:55 The Offense/Defense Balance on the Ukrainian Frontlines3:36 The Ongoing Russian Offensive6:21 Drone Attacks on Ukrainian Cities7:10 Cost-Effective Solutions8:42 Counter-Counter Drone Strategies9:43 Destroying Drone Production12:40 Combined Arms Strategies in the Israel-Iran War14:12 U.S. Drone Investments17:05 The Most Durable Legacy WeaponsThe appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and NATO visual information does not imply or constitute an endorsement.Media licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/):By Kremlin.ru:http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/50329http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/76879
Has Oils Reign as a Political Weapon Ended? (Feat. Cullen Hendrix) Lines on Maps Extra 2025-07-09 | Something bizarre happened after Israel began its bombing campaign against Iran. For decades, Western analysts feared that targeting Iran's nuclear infrastructure would cause oil prices to skyrocket. Instead, they barely seemed to move. What happened? To get some answers, I spoke to Cullen Hendrix, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. This is our conversation.You can read Hendrix's explainer here: piie.com/blogs/realtime-economics/2025/why-oil-markets-shrugged-us-bombing-iran0:00 The Changing Nature of Oil Markets1:35 Where the Oil Markets Were Before the War2:48 Historical Concerns about War Against Iran and Oil Shocks 4:43 Evolution in the Geography of Oil Exports6:35 What Happened with Oil Markets as the Bombs Fell8:25 Is There a Disconnect Between Analysts and Markets?10:56 The Rise of the Western Hemisphere Oil12:35 Venezuela's Oil Picture13:55 The Bifurcated Global Oil Market16:33 How Would China Replace Lost Iranian Oil?19:17 Iran's Strategic Limitations22:59 A Comprehensive Narrative to Explain What Happened28:01 End of Video NonsenseThe appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute an endorsement.Media licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/):By Khamenei.ir:https://farsi.khamenei.ir/photo-album?id=55988By Kremlin.ru:http://kremlin.ru/catalog/persons/354/events/55769http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/70746http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/72100
Irans Response to the U.S. Attack, Deeper Nuclear Concerns, and Preventive Wars All Around Lines on Maps Extra 2025-06-23 | Following the United States' strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Tehran has struck back at a couple of U.S. bases in the region. Prior to that, you had a bunch of questions about how Iran would potentially respond. Today, past me answers those questions, with future me interrupting to provide extra clarity now that we know what happened. Oh, and there are a bunch of other questions as well.0:00 Bomb Bomb Ping Pong0:58 Why Haven't Oil Prices Spiked?5:02 Will Iran Stick with a Minimalist Response?8:21 Could Iran Conduct a Container/Drone Attack?9:50 Would Closing the Strait of Hormuz Lead to a Full-Scale War?12:28 How Would We Find Out if Iran Hid Its Enriched Uranium?14:22 Can Israel and the U.S. Impose a Regime Change in Iran?18:48 Why Doesn't Russia Give Iran a Nuke?23:51 Why Didn't the U.S. Stop North Korea's Nuclear Program?26:53 Does the U.S. Intervention in Iran Risk an Invasion of Taiwan?31:39 Why Should We Bother Modeling Hypotheticals?35:48 Could the NATO 5% Spending Lead to a Preventive War?40:35 Why Does EVERYTHING Have to Be Lines on Maps?The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), EU, and NATO visual information does not imply or constitute an endorsement.Media licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/):By Khamenei.ir:https://farsi.khamenei.ir/photo-album?id=55988https://farsi.khamenei.ir/photo-album?id=59900
The Many Downsides of a U.S. Troop Withdrawal from Europe (Feat. Brad Smith) Lines on Maps Extra 2025-06-21 | Although 5% spending has been getting the lion's share of the headlines about the upcoming NATO summit, another likely topic will be a potential U.S. troop withdrawal from Europe. In this video, I sit down with returning guest Brad Smith to discuss all of the downsides that would come with such a move.0:00 A Potential U.S. Withdrawal1:20 The Benefits Troop Deployments2:42 Hidden Direct Military Benefits6:52 Public Opinion and Persuasion13:34 Tripwires17:40 Signaling Credibility24:06 Death Metal (Seriously)The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and NATO visual information does not imply or constitute an endorsement.
Closing the Strait of Hormuz, the Russia-Iran Drone Trade, Ideological Conflict, and More! Lines on Maps Extra 2025-06-19 | A busy week: Israel starting an aerial war against Iran, the United States preparing to join the battle, and a whole bunch of fallout for countries around the world. Today, I answer some of your questions on the topic, including how the United States would handle a closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a third term for Donald Trump, the state of the Russia-Ukraine War, and how ideology and conflict intermix.0:00 War Complications0:40 What Closing the Strait of Hormuz Would Do7:44 Can Iran Shut Down Hormuz without a Navy?14:13 A Third Term for Donald Trump21:45 How the Fall of Assad Led to the Israel-Iran War28:54 Russia and Ukraine's War of Attrition36:12 Is Iran Still Producing Drones for Russia?43:49 The Role of Ideology in War54:50 Will I Ever Do YouTube Fulltime?
The Secret to Higher NATO Defense Spending? (Feat. Andrés Gannon) Lines on Maps Extra 2025-06-15 | NATO wants to increase defense spending to 5% of each member’s GDP. But why would any member want to follow through when each could free ride on the others’ efforts? Today, we explore an idea known as “strategic complementarities” in defense spending. One partner spending more may actually cause another to want to do the same. I spoke to Andrés Gannon, an assistant professor at Vanderbilt University, to learn more.0:00 The Upcoming NATO Spending Surge1:32 Defense Spending as a Collective Action Problem2:14 NATO’s Current Spending Issues2:57 Strategic Complementarities in Defense Spending4:42 The Benefits Beyond Specialization5:45 Current NATO Complementarities7:55 How NATO Coordinates Complementarities11:31 Using Complementarities to Become a NATO Member12:52 Ukrainian Complementarities13:47 Using Complementarities to Get to 6%17:34 Complementarities in Low-Level Conflict18:51 How Complementarities Enhance Intervention Credibility23:57 How Complementarities Reduce Entrapment ConcernsThe appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and NATO visual information does not imply or constitute an endorsement.Media licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/):By Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Officeflickr.com/photos/foreignoffice/15141138535Media licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/):By Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken:flickr.com/photos/ministeriebz/54349932686
How Israel and Iran Climbed the Escalation Ladder (feat. Peter Schram) Lines on Maps Extra 2025-06-13 | Israel's attack on Iran is a major escalation compared to its previous efforts to thwart Tehran's nuclear progress. Today, I speak to Peter Schram, an expert on grey zone conflict. We discuss what Israel had done before, why its leaders may have calculated that the earlier hassling efforts were not enough, and how the situation fits into the broader world at war.0:00 Putting Operation Rising Lion in Context0:54 The Closest Historical Parallels1:39 Scope of Earlier Bombing Runs2:10 Israel's Prior Operations Against Iran3:04 Details of Iran's Program3:28 What Stuxnet Did4:30 The Current Ladder of Escalation5:58 The Grey Zone of Conflict8:41 Why Did Israel Leave the Grey Zone?10:14 Why Did Israel Begin in the Grey Zone?13:07 Quarter, Half, and Full Measures13:44 The Broader Global Context16:15 Closing Thought: The Difficulty of Prediction in IRMedia licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/):By Khamenei.ir:https://farsi.khamenei.ir/photo-album?id=55988By Kremlin.ru:http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/50329http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/61517
Why the New U.S. Sanctions Bill May Be More Important Than Operation Spiderweb or the Crimean Bridge Lines on Maps Extra 2025-06-06 | Check out my book "How Ukraine Survived": amzn.to/47gnlEf. You can also read it for free by signing up for a Kindle Unlimited trial at amzn.to/3QMsBr8. (I use affiliate links, meaning I earn a commission when you make a transaction through them. Even if you read for free, you are still supporting the channel.)The big news for this week was supposed to be about a sanctions bill coming to the floor of the United States Senate. Despite Ukraine's splashy pair of attacks, it may still play a bigger role in coercing Russia. This video looks into the bill and the role of secondary sanctions against China. If passed and implemented, it would significantly reduce the Kremlin's ability to fund the war.Link to the bill here: congress.gov/119/bills/s1241/BILLS-119s1241is.pdf0:00 A New Sanctions Strategy3:14 What's in the Bill10:17 Sanctioning Foreign (Non-Russian) Individuals12:15 Secondary Sanctions17:51 Questions Regarding Sanctions Imposition19:28 How Will Russia Respond to the Sanctions?24:40 Will China and India Back Down?33:46 Will the Bill Become a Law?Media licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/):By Security Services of Ukraine:https://ssu.gov.ua/novyny/sbu-pokazala-unikalni-kadry-spetsoperatsii-pavutyna-u-rezultati-yakoi-urazheno-41-viiskovyi-litak-stratehichnoi-aviatsii-rf-videohttps://ssu.gov.ua/novyny/sbu-provela-novu-unikalnu-spetsoperatsiiu-i-vtretie-vrazyla-krymskyi-mist-tsoho-razu-pid-vodoiuBy Kremlin.ru:http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/62777http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/70746
How Will Ukraines Attack Revolutionize Warfare Worldwide? (And Other Burning Questions...) Lines on Maps Extra 2025-06-02 | Check out my book "How Ukraine Survived": amzn.to/47gnlEf. You can also read it for free by signing up for a Kindle Unlimited trial at amzn.to/3QMsBr8. (I use affiliate links, meaning I earn a commission when you make a transaction through them. Even if you read for free, you are still supporting the channel.)Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb sent shockwaves through Russia. But the impact is also reverberating around the world, as all militaries now have to grapple with the possibility that smuggled drones could attack their own military assets or infrastructure. This video answers some of your questions about the attack, focusing on the broader impact as well as the ongoing war in Ukraine.0:00 The Broader Impact of Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb0:47 Is the Best Comparison Pearl Harbor?6:59 What Costs Did Russia Suffer from the Attack?10:06 Is a Peace Deal Closer Now?15:17 Is Russia's Nuclear Triad in Serious Trouble?17:49 Is this the Biggest Event of the War So Far?19:08 Can Russia Conduct the Same Attack on Ukraine?23:58 Why Didn't Ukraine Attack Oil Facilities Instead?25:15 Did Anyone Help Ukraine Conduct the Attack?27:24 Could Ukraine Use the Same Tactic to Assassinate Putin?30:59 Is Any Military Not Concerned about the Attack?32:13 Will There Be a Third Book?The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and NATO visual information does not imply or constitute an endorsement.Media licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/):By Kremlin.ru:http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/76073
Russias Axis of Influence: Inside the 2025 U.S. Threat Assessment Lines on Maps Extra 2025-05-31 | The U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency recently released its annual report on worldwide threats to the United States. Today, we go through the document, explain why it is worth listening to what it says, where it sees connections among the main U.S. antagonists, and what each of those countries is individually trying to achieve.You can read the report here: armedservices.house.gov/uploadedfiles/2025_dia_statement_for_the_record.pdf0:00 The 2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment1:14 What Exactly Is the Report6:32 The Report's Contents and Trump's Prioritization10:48 Border Security15:38 Russia's Axis of Influence17:15 The Big Picture: China23:25 The Big Picture: Russia25:57 The Big Picture: Iran29:24 The Big Picture: North Korea30:56 China's Individual Goals39:00 Russia's Individual Goals43:14 Iran's Individual Goals49:54North Korea's Individual GoalsThe appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and NATO visual information does not imply or constitute an endorsement.Media licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/):By Kremlin.ru:http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/70746http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/71452http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/76073http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/76450http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/76879
How the U.S. Nuclear Defense Shield Could Backfire Lines on Maps Extra 2025-05-27 | The Trump administration is interested in a massive missile shield known as the "Golden Dome." If successfully constructed, it will destroy opponent's weapons well before they can hit their targets. In turn, U.S. leverage will increase in future crisis negotiations. However, today we we look at some of the political and strategic downsides of such a system. It is possible that, even if the program were free, the United States would be better off not building it.0:00 What Is the Golden Dome?1:38 Technological Problems with the Golden Dome11:31 Missile Shields and Winning Arms Races15:54 Countermeasures and No Net Benefits28:47 Strategic Fallacies of Missile Defense32:02 How Golden Dome Affects Crisis Bargaining39:44 Golden Dome and Preventive War43:26 The Risk of Accidental Nuclear War47:43 Problems with Nuclear Negotiations53:41 Problems with FundingThe appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute an endorsement.Media licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/):By IDF Spokesperson's Unit:commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Operation_Guardian_of_the_Walls,_May_2021._LXXIX.jpgMedia licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 DE (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/de/):By Bundesarchiv:https://www.bild.bundesarchiv.de/dba/de/search/?query=Bild+146-1978-Anh.024-03Media licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/):By Khamenei.ir:https://farsi.khamenei.ir/photo-album?id=55988By Kremlin.ru:http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/58405http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/65973http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/72034http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/73255http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/73648http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/76450
Putin Isnt Stringing Trump Along. Trump Is Stringing *US* Along. Lines on Maps Extra 2025-05-23 | There is a long-running narrative that Putin is stringing Trump along in ceasefire negotiations. While that was a plausible interpretation of events from a few months ago, it is no longer plausible today. Trump has been stringing everyone along, wishing to keep ceasefire discussions ongoing because the United States lacks a credible threat to intervene when talks fail. If supporters of Ukraine want to make progress, they ought to move on from the Putin-stringing-along-Trump narrative and instead work on solutions given that the United States will not intervene.0:00 Who Is Stringing Whom Along?1:59 The Argument in Brief6:47 Trump’s Disposition Upon Entering Office9:31 The Initial Bargaining Strategies17:58 The Evolution of String Theory28:12 Direct Evidence of Trump’s Knowledge30:38 Trump’s Endgame35:26 Problems with Trump’s String GameThe appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and NATO visual information does not imply or constitute an endorsement.Media licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/):By Kremlin.ru:http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/55006http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/58014http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/69390http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/71528http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/73585http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/73648http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/75623http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/76073
Will Russias False Optimism Open the Door for Ukraine? The Dumb Diplomacy Saga Continues Lines on Maps Extra 2025-05-20 | Check out my book "How Ukraine Survived": amzn.to/47gnlEf. You can also read it for free by signing up for a Kindle Unlimited trial at amzn.to/3QMsBr8. (I use affiliate links, meaning I earn a commission when you make a transaction through them. Even if you read for free, you are still supporting the channel.)A report from Bloomberg indicates that the Kremlin believes it can capture Ukraine's four eastern oblasts before the end of the year. Today, we discuss the plausibility of that belief, what to think of the intelligence report itself, and what this means for Monday's phone call between Trump and Putin.The Bloomberg article referenced: bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-18/russia-ukraine-war-putin-heads-into-trump-call-confident-he-has-upper-hand0:00 A Leak from the Kremlin?1:06 The Kremlin's End-of-Year Expectation16:27 Why Is the Kremlin Optimistic?24:02 Trump's Phone Call Opinions38:06 Putin's Phone Call OpinionsThe appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute an endorsement.Media licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/):By Kremlin.ru:http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/71452http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/76953
How I Would Force Russia to the Bargaining Table and Other Burning Ceasefire Questions Lines on Maps Extra 2025-05-17 | Check out my book "How Ukraine Survived": amzn.to/47gnlEf. You can also read it for free by signing up for a Kindle Unlimited trial at amzn.to/3QMsBr8. (I use affiliate links, meaning I earn a commission when you make a transaction through them. Even if you read for free, you are still supporting the channel.)After the silliest week of diplomacy in recent memory, it is becoming even more obvious that Russia is not interested in a ceasefire. Today, I discuss how to bring Russia to the bargaining table and some other major concerns regarding the war.0:00 Irrelevant Talks0:42 How I Would Broker a Ceasefire7:57 Could Trump Convince His Supporters to Support Ukraine?13:33 Will the United States Fall Behind in Military Production?18:09 Will Anything Happen in Ceasefire Talks without Putin?20:12 What's the Benefit of Having Heads of State at a Ceasefire Summit?22:04 How Will Russians React to Putin Withdrawing from Talks?24:32 What It Would Take for European Troops to Join the War27:17 What If France Donated a Year of Production to Ukraine?28:01 Marco Rubio's and Keith Kellogg's Lines on Maps Knowledge33:29 What Would Have Happened If Russia Captured Kyiv in 202235:13 Which Will Come First: GTA VI or a Ceasefire?35:27 Ketchup or Mustard?The appearance of NATO visual information does not imply or constitute an endorsement.Media licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/):By Kremlin.ru:http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/58405http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/66675http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/73995
What Ukraine Can Do Now to Hasten Entry into NATO (Feat. Brad Smith) Lines on Maps Extra 2025-05-12 | Ukraine's pathway to NATO membership stalled as a consequence of Russia's invasion. However, there is plenty that Ukraine can do now that will help facilitate its entrance into the alliance once the war subsides. Understanding the details here requires getting a deeper appreciation for what alliances do, how they change over time, and the problems that arise when two armies work together. To learn more about what is happening here, I sat down with Brad Smith, an expert of alliance politics. This is our conversation.0:00 NATO Entry Policy and Alliance Construction1:18 How Modern Alliances Are Different from Older Alliances2:11 Why Have Alliances Evolved over Time?4:55 How Long It Takes to Join an Alliance5:44 Why Could Sweden and Finland Join NATO So Quickly?6:51 Interoperability Problems8:42 Swivelchairing10:16 Why Are Some Interoperability Problems Are Inevitable11:06 Ukraine’s Path toward NATO14:00 How Ukraine Is Shifting to NATO KitThe appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), EU, and NATO visual information does not imply or constitute an endorsement.Media licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/):By Kremlin.ru:http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/60490
India/Pakistan Escalation Fears, Spillover Wars, and the Risk of Nuclear Annihilation Lines on Maps Extra 2025-05-10 | As India and Pakistan continue to exchange blows, fears of both a larger and wider conflict are beginning to circulate. Today, we look at some of your biggest concerns on the matter, ranging from nuclear weapons use to the odds of other countries looking to take advantage of the situation.0:00 Pakistan/India Bargaining Frictions3:34 Risks of Spillover Wars10:45 Why Global Tensions Are Rising Simultaneously13:06 When a Crisis Becomes a War16:27 Can India and Pakistan Totally Annihilate Each Other?18:05 Who Has the Better Nukes?19:44 How Nuclear Test Bans Affect the Crisis24:00 Odds of a Nuclear Exchange28:54 Will Nuclear Winter Offset Global Warming?29:16 Will China Make a Move with Taiwan?30:25 Odds of a U.S. War with China33:36 Third-Party Consequences of a War35:23 What the U.S./U.K. Trade Deal Means for the Liberation Day Tariffs36:07 Why Nothing Happened with the Victory Day Parade40:02 Does Ukraine Want a Peace Agreement?41:35 How to Decide among All the Possible Peace Deals43:59 Favorite Indian/Pakistani Food44:56 What Did We Do to Deserve This?49:12 Clowns and Circuses49:21 The American Pope and American Politics49:46 How I Know about Cricket50:32 Freedom Bread
Nuclear Ambitions and Preventive War, from Kyiv to Tehran (Feat. Matt Fuhrmann) Lines on Maps Extra 2025-05-05 | There has been much speculation recently about how Ukraine could build a nuclear weapon, the effect it would have on both war today and a settlement later, and Russia's ability to stop Kyiv from getting that far. More recently, there has been growing concern about a nuclear showdown between the United States and Iran. A couple of days ago, I sat down with Matt Fuhrmann, a professor at Texas A&M University and an expert on building and stopping nuclear programs. This is our conversation.You can find Matt Fuhrmann's book "Influence without Arms" here: amzn.to/42ZSJpz. (I use affiliate links, meaning I earn a commission when you make a transaction through them.)0:00 Nuclear Issues in the News1:10 Ukraine's Current Nuclear Status2:30 The Fastest Way to a Ukrainian Nuclear Weapon5:37 How Ukraine Could Use Uranium to Build a Nuclear Weapon7:31 Differences between Modern and Older Weapons Programs9:00 Hurdles to Weaponizing Enriched Uranium and Delivery of a Bomb11:38 How Russia Could Detect Nuclear Activities15:20 Potential Russian Preventive Action16:40 Logistics of a Russian Strike18:00 U.S. Responses to a Ukrainian Nuclear Weapons Program20:33 How Ukrainian Nuclear Potential Affects a Potential Ceasefire23:13 Deterrence by Proliferation versus Delayed Attack24:52 The Bargaining/War Process with Iran29:26 Logistics of Preventive Action against IranMedia licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0), by Khamenei.ir:https://farsi.khamenei.ir/photo-album?id=55988
The Truth Behind Trumps Tariffs: Economic Impact and Political Consequences Lines on Maps Extra 2025-04-03 | Check out my book "How Ukraine Survived": amzn.to/47gnlEf. You can also read it for free by signing up for a Kindle Unlimited trial at amzn.to/3QMsBr8. (I use affiliate links, meaning I earn a commission when you make a transaction through them. Even if you read for free, you are still supporting the channel.)Donald Trump finally unveiled his economic sanctions package. Almost every country in the world is a target, and the rates are substantial. Today's video looks at the consequences of the tariffs and what will happen next on the international stage and in U.S. domestic politics.0:00 Liberation Day in America1:06 What Are the Tariffs?3:06 How Do the Tariffs Affect the Stock Market?4:16 Who Will Lose (and Gain) from the Tariffs?7:25 How Do the Tariffs Affect U.S. Elections?
Signalgate, a Black Sea Ceasefire, and Transatlantic Tensions: The Busy Week in Review Lines on Maps Extra 2025-03-27 | It’s been a busy week so far, with some crazy text messages getting leaked, if you can even call it a leak when a journalist is accidentally invited into a conversation, plus there have been developments in the Russia-Ukraine negotiations. Today, we cover both of those topics, plus the transatlantic rift, the inside baseball of my work, and the standard silliness.0:00 A Very Busy Week0:34 Was Signal Already Being Monitored?4:14 Will Signalgate Reduce Intelligence Sharing?6:04 Will Putin Break a Ceasefire?8:46 Will Russia Settle Short of the Four Claimed Oblasts?12:12 How Does Long-Run Uncertainty Affect Bargaining?18:18 What’s Going on with the Black Sea Deal?21:17 False Flag Risks with a Ceasefire?23:58 Why Give Nuclear Umbrellas?25:41 How Can Europe Improve Its Intelligence?26:34 Should Europe Invest in Space?26:47 What Wars Are Overstudied?28:23 What Does Signalgate Tell Us about White House Rationality?31:55 Do Arms Races Cause War?34:58 Guesses for 2028 Nominations?35:50 Signalgate versus Obama’s Tan Suit36:08 What’s the Difference between a Historian and a Political Scientist?37:43 Do Politicians Ask Academics for Advice?39:02 How Did I Get into My Line of Work?40:29 Do I Assign My Students My Videos?41:04 Will I Make Videos about Ukraine’s Longer History?41:22 What Would I Do as an Alternative Career?43:50 What Subject Would I Like to Know More About?45:11 What Font Do I Use45:16 Favorite Pizza?45:32 What Do I Do When Everything Is Going Wrong in the World?
What US Intel Really Thinks Putin Wants from the War Lines on Maps Extra 2025-03-16 | Check out my book "How Ukraine Survived": amzn.to/47gnlEf. You can also read it for free by signing up for a Kindle Unlimited trial at amzn.to/3QMsBr8. (I use affiliate links, meaning I earn a commission when you make a transaction through them. Even if you read for free, you are still supporting the channel.)A recent article includes information from U.S. intelligence assessments regarding what the Kremlin wants from the war. However, the reaction to it has conflated a country's desire to do something with its capacity to do so. This video explores the problem as it relates to the ongoing ceasefire negotiations.You can read the article in question here: washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/03/13/putin-trump-ukraine-russia-ceasefire0:00 A New Intel Report0:51 What It Actually Said1:44 What This Tells Us about a Ceasefire6:48 What It Says by Not Saying SomethingThe appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.Media licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/):By Kremlin.ru:http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/58017http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/62277http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/67843http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/71269http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/73732http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/73995http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/75623http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/76073http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/76446
Ceasefire Talk: Russian Corruption, Europes Peacekeeping Force, and Problems with Remobilizing Lines on Maps Extra 2025-03-13 | Two days ago, the United States and Ukraine met in Saudi Arabia to discuss a ceasefire proposal. The Ukrainian delegation agreed to a 30 day halt in the conflict, unlocking the aid and intelligence assistance that the United States previously froze. Soon, a U.S. delegation will head to Moscow to see if Russia will finalize the ceasefire plan. Today, we look at what the implications of such a ceasefire will be and whether the Kremlin will approve it.0:00 The US-Ukraine Summit0:24 How Would a Ceasefire Affect Russian Domestic Politics?5:17 Will a Ceasefire Increase Corruption in Russia’s Military?8:21 Will Europe Send a Peacekeeping Mission? Will It Work?14:10 Will Russia Accept European Peacekeepers?16:48 Are We about to See a Last-Minute Scramble?18:23 Is Russia’s Primary Goal to Capture the Black Sea?20:38 Will Separatists Disrupt a Ceasefire?22:17 How Will the World Interpret Trump Failing to Follow Through?24:53 Was the Oval Office Meltdown a Setup?29:00 Does the Lack of a Mineral Deal Mean that U.S. Overplayed Its Hand?29:39 Would Ceasefire Power Shifts between Russia and Ukraine Offset?31:39 How Has Marco Rubio Handled the Situation?33:43 How Will We Know When Russian and Ukrainian Expectations Have Converged?35:41 Why Is Saudi Arabia Sponsoring Peace Talks?37:24 How Do I Make These Videos So Quickly?38:32 Anagrams
Are Ukraine and the U.S. Reconciling? Trumps Rollercoaster Ride Continues Lines on Maps Extra 2025-03-05 | What happened during Trump's de facto state of the union address? Today, we look into the broader situation involving an olive branch between two coalition partners and the effects of further pauses to U.S. aid to Ukraine.0:00 The Trump Rollercoaster Continues0:46 Can Trump Not Spend Congressionally Appropriated Money?5:02 When Will the World Start Boycotting the United States?7:08 Did Trump Lose His Leverage over Ukraine?9:46 How Will Lost US Aid Hurt Ukraine?12:19 Who Benefits More from a Ceasefire: Russia or Ukraine?15:20 What’s Europe’s Timeline to Armament?16:31 Will the Oval Office Meltdown Ultimately Have No Effect on the War?18:28 Does the Mineral Deal Imply a Security Guarantee?22:22 What Does the Rise in European Defense Company Stocks Tell Us?23:43 How Do the Pacific Allies Feel about What’s Happening?26:34 What Lines on Maps Says about Trade Wars31:18 My Favorite Sports Teams31:35 NATO Intervention Grab Bag35:41 My Top 5 Video Games
Oval Office Meltdown: The Trump-Zelensky Split, Europes Response, and the Fate of the Ukraine War Lines on Maps Extra 2025-03-01 | The argument today in the Oval Office between Trump and Zelensky was unprecedented. Today, I cover some of the burning questions you have about what happened and the aftermath.0:00 What happened inside the Oval Office0:55 Did US/UKR relations just implode?2:36 Should still not listen to what leaders say?4:46 Credibility of peace enforcement8:08 Does it matter that the argument was public?10:18 Why didn't Trump react the same way to Macron?13:16 How will this change other negotiations?16:23 Why do people think Russia can win versus Europe?18:08 Is Trump playing 4D chess?20:31 Can Russia offer the same mineral deal?23:38 Rubio and Kellogg's positions26:13 The United Nations resolution28:50 Ukraine security guarantees31:05 Does Ukraine still have hidden leverage?31:55 Will European countries build nuclear weapons?33:12 Why do Americans think cash is being sent to Ukraine?34:14 Is Trump irrational?34:58 Did Obama give Ukraine sheets?35:45 My favorite soap?
The U.S.-Russia Summit: What Happened, Divisions in the West, Ukrainian Frustrations and Whats Next Lines on Maps Extra 2025-02-19 | On February 18, a United States delegation met with Russian officials in Saudi Arabia. This video explores what happened during the summit and the consequences for the War in Ukraine.0:00 Introduction1:01 What Does U.S. Gain from Excluding Europe and Ukraine?4:38 Why Is U.S. Public against Ukraine Aid?10:45 Is Alienating Allies a Good Strategy?13:47 Trump Capitulation and Taiwan17:14 Could Ukraine Fight Effectively without the U.S.?18:22 Why Weren't Europe and Ukraine Invited?21:51 How Many Scripts Do I Have to Trash Now?22:12 Can Ukraine Continue Refinery Strikes?24:47 Hegseth Says No NATO for Ukraine28:49 Game Theory and Irrationality29:05 Did Nothing Substantive Come out of the Summit?29:55 Marco Rubio's Role31:23 What If I Were President?33:49 Will There Be a Post-Ceasefire Insurgency?36:13 Is the U.S. Just Doing an Intel Run?36:37 Will Ukraine Benefit by Shedding U.S. Handcuffs?37:46 Sumo Wrestling Metaphors38:07 The World Is Absolutely Disgusting
Ten Reasons Why Russia Is Advancing in the East and How Ukraine Can Turn It Around Lines on Maps Extra 2025-02-10 | Check out my book "How Ukraine Survived": amzn.to/47gnlEf. You can also read it for free by signing up for a Kindle Unlimited trial at amzn.to/3QMsBr8. (I use affiliate links, meaning I earn a commission when you make a transaction through them. Even if you read for free, you are still supporting the channel.)Today's video looks at what has been going on along the eastern front for the last six months. Russia has been on the move, perhaps at great cost. Ukraine appears to have slowed the offensive but not stopped it. We will explore why Russia has taken ground and what Ukraine can do to stop it, along ten different dimensions.0:00 A Look at the Eastern Front1:01 Two Visuals that Illustrate the Problem7:20 Russian Recruitment15:44 Ukrainian Recruitment20:38 Ukrainian Training23:03 Ukrainian Defensive Allocations25:43 Russian Redeployment29:39 Ukrainian Rotations37:09 Tree Lines41:10 Ukrainian Fortifications43:55 Ammo Discrepancy45:44 The Kursk GambitThe appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
The Math of Ukraines Entry into NATO and Coercing Russia Lines on Maps Extra 2025-02-08 | If you are a glutton for punishment, check out "Formal Models of Crisis Bargaining": amzn.to/40fD43U. (I use affiliate links, meaning I earn a commission when you make a transaction through them.)On the main channel this week, I explained why roadblocks to Ukraine's entry into NATO gives Kyiv a short-run bargaining advantage against Russia. Today, we walk through the deeper mathematics behind the claim. Think of it as lines on maps, but hardcore. We also briefly examine whether any ceasefire agreement would be acceptable to Russia.The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.Media licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/):By Kremlin.ru:http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/58879http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/69390http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/73411http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/73955http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/75623http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/76073
The Red Sea Crisis Continues: Why the Houthis Are Still Decimating International Shipping Lines on Maps Extra 2025-02-01 | Check out my books: amzn.to/4htmsMZ. You can also read many of them for free by signing up for a Kindle Unlimited trial at amzn.to/3QMsBr8. (I use affiliate links, meaning I earn a commission when you make a transaction through them. Even if you read for free, you are still supporting the channel.)Today, we cover the situation in the Red Sea. There is a ceasefire in Gaza, but will the international shipping industry see some relief? For now, it appears that the answer is no: Yemeni Houthis still have incentives to continue their attacks. However, they have slowed down over the last two months. Whether that is the result of U.S. efforts is unclear, though.The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.Media licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/):By Khamenei.ir:https://farsi.khamenei.ir/photo-album?id=55988By Kremlin.ru:http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/transcripts/61517
Trumps First 10 Days in Office: Russian Skepticism, the Future of NATO, and Problems with China Lines on Maps Extra 2025-01-30 | A ton of things have happened since Trump took office ten days ago. Today, we look at some of the big picture items, and how Trump's presidency will change the perspectives of both allies and antagonists.0:00 10 Days in Office0:50 Trump's Grandiose Threats and U.S. Credibility2:05 Secretary of State and Defense Picks4:56 Trump's Protectionist Tariffs6:41 Russian Assassination of Americans9:16 NATO Deployments to Greenland11:06 The Future of Nuclear Proliferation14:43 Why No Protests in Belarus?18:04 Surprising Actions from Trump So Far20:24 Possibility of a Counter-Tariff Coalition24:45 Investment in the U.S., Recession Risks, and Ukraine Aid28:26 Will Tariff Threats Be Common Now?30:25 First Country to Call Trump's Tariff Bluff32:28 Deepseek: An Overview38:02 What's the Goal of Halting Federal Aid and Grants?38:57 Alienating Allies and Confrontation with China40:58 Can Trump End the War in 90 Days?43:20 Targeting Mexican Cartels44:48 How Long Before Trump Cans Musk?45:32 Trump and the Kursk Offensive47:24 Which Countries Will Like Trump's Presidency?48:06 Losing Position as the Primary Reserve Currency49:43 Favorite Beatle?49:54 Has Trump Influenced My Eating Habits?50:57 My Next Feature Length Video51:34 If a Line Exists on a Map, But Nobody Is around to See It, Does It Make a Border?The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
Investment Dilemmas: Why the Kremlin and Russian Oligarchs Are at Odds Lines on Maps Extra 2025-01-27 | Check out my book "How Ukraine Survived": amzn.to/47gnlEf. You can also read it for free by signing up for a Kindle Unlimited trial at amzn.to/3QMsBr8. (I use affiliate links, meaning I earn a commission when you make a transaction through them. Even if you read for free, you are still supporting the channel.)A recent report from Reuters indicates that Russian oligarchs are increasingly upset about the economic situation in the country. Although that is not surprising, the more interesting claim is that they are tangibly affecting Putin's thinking about the situation. The end result has been a clash with the Russian Central Bank and a shift in thinking that Russia has accomplished most of its war goals. This video examines the article and what it says about U.S. strategy to counter the invasion.The article in question: reuters.com/world/europe/putin-growing-concerned-by-russias-economy-trump-mulls-more-sanctions-2025-01-230:00 Intelligence Leak in the Kremlin0:44 Who Are the Sources?2:41 Backdrop: The Political Situation in Russia4:41 Russian Elites' Growing Frustration with the War6:35 Clashes with Russia's Central Bank8:13 Trump's Sanctions StrategyThe appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.Media licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/):By Kremlin.ru:http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/49437http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/56766http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/57472http://kremlin.ru/catalog/persons/67/events/58020http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/57014http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/58879http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/68016http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/69390http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/70746http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/70859http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/72081http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/72453http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/75251http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/75623http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/75894http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/75909http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/76073http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/76145
Trump Inauguration Special: Assistance for Ukraine, Americas Priorities, Unpredictability, and More Lines on Maps Extra 2025-01-20 | With Trump now the 47th President of the United States, today's video looks at viewer questions about what the implications are. Check the chapter titles to find the subjects that are most interesting to you!0:00 Prospects of Peace Deal with Ukraine and Russia2:06 Trump's Main Priority3:07 Increase or Decrease in Global Conflict6:30 Blowback If Trump Can't Deliver on Campaign Promises12:06 Game Theory and Irrational Behavior18:22 Advantages of Trump's Unpredictability23:10 Republican Legislative Capacity26:29 Five Eyes and Tulsi Gabbard27:14 The TikTok Ban27:43 American Expansionism Setting a Precedent28:45 Trump and Testing Academic Theory32:19 International Implications of U.S. Civil Conflict34:33 Ally Help versus China35:43 An Earthshattering Second Term?37:27 Natural Disaster Policy39:13 Department of Government Efficiency
Why Russias Alleged Bounty Program Was Not as Effective as It Seems Lines on Maps Extra 2025-01-11 | Check out "Game Theory 101: The Complete Textbook": amzn.to/40fD43U. You can also read it for free by signing up for a Kindle Unlimited trial at amzn.to/3QMsBr8. (I use affiliate links, meaning I earn a commission when you make a transaction through them. Even if you read for free, you are still supporting the channel.)More information came out this week on Russia's alleged bounty program, which paid out $30 million in exchange for 150 Western coalition losses. This video explores a problem with creating such contracts. The program certainly resulted in more casualties, but it was not as effective as it appears on the surface. Also: bounties with algebra to replace lines on maps.0:00 The Bounty Program in Afghanistan1:25 The Problem: Moral Hazard4:08 The Mathematics of Moral HazardThe appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.Media licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/):By Kremlin.ru:http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/55063http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/65973http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/69101http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/71528http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/71891http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/72034http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/73083http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/73255http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/73648http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/73732
End of 2024 Q&A: Will the War End in 2025, Russias Demographics Problem, & U.S. Buying Greenland Lines on Maps Extra 2024-12-31 | Some last minute Q&A before the calendar turns, featuring topics on Ukraine, Russia, Syria, Belarus, Georgia, and nuclear war. Oh, and the true meaning of Die Hard.0:00 Next Syria-Level World Event?2:56 Will Turkey Intervene in Syria?4:54 Will Russia Intervene in Belarus' Upcoming Election?6:06 Will 2025 Be the End of the War in Ukraine?8:31 Will Russia Have a Demographics Crisis in the Next Few Years?11:17 Is Israel Taking Syrian Land to Swap for Recognition?12:04 Odds of Nuclear War?12:24 What Don't People Pay Enough Attention To?13:14 What's the Strategic Value of U.S. Acquiring Greenland?14:38 Would I Create Historical Lines-on-Maps Videos?17:01 What Does Lines on Maps Research Look Like?19:40 How Frustrating Is It to Be an Expert?19:57 What Will Be the Biggest Geopolitical Surprise of 2025?20:34 What Do I Sound Like in Real Life?21:19 Where Do Babies Come From?21:48 What Are My Hobbies?21:59 Is Die Hard a Christmas Film?Media licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) by Kremlin.ru:http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/75909
AI Writes a Lines on Maps Video: Why Russia and Finland Will Go to War Lines on Maps Extra 2024-12-23 | Given that everyone thinks I am AI already, I asked ChatGPT to write a script for why Russia and Finland will go to war. The results were ... not good.Check out my book "How Ukraine Survived": amzn.to/47gnlEf. You can also read it for free by signing up for a Kindle Unlimited trial at amzn.to/3QMsBr8. (I use affiliate links, meaning I earn a commission when you make a transaction through them. Even if you read for free, you are still supporting the channel.)
Syria Q&A: Will Russia Leave, Is the Civil War Over, and Israeli Targets of Opportunity Lines on Maps Extra 2024-12-10 | Some questions and answers about the future of Syria and the broader conflicts around the world.0:00 Will Assad Come Back to Power?1:55 What Happens to Russian Military Bases in Syria?4:44 Can Russia Make a Deal with Another Mediterranean Country?7:06 Can Syria Force Russia Out?9:05 How Does Assad's Fall Affect the Ukrainian Battlefield?10:47 What Domino Effects Are Likely?11:42 Is the Civil War Over?12:29 How Involved Was Ukraine in Assad's Fall?14:05 Can the EU Help Syria Form a Government?15:57 Will Syrian Refugees Return?16:59 What Is Israel Taking?17:40 Will Kurds Declare an Independent Kurdistan?18:31 How Does this Affect Russia's Interests in Africa?20:47 Why Didn't Assad Build a Loyal Republican Guard?22:27 Did Russia Offering Asylum Hasten the End of the War?24:19 Why Can't a Human Do My Voiceovers?24:37 When Will I Publish a Book about Syria?25:22 Why a Second Channel?26:50 Am I Actually a History Professor?26:59 Are Squares Better than Lines?
Why the Korean Coup-Like Substance Instantly Failed Lines on Maps Extra 2024-12-04 | In the late hours of December 3, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in the country. Within hours, the National Assembly had overturned the policy, and the president was forced to back down. This video briefly explains why the president tried the maneuver before exploring the underlying structural factors that prevented it from succeeding.Media licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0) by the Government of Russia:http://archive.government.ru/eng/docs/12281
Lines on Maps Q&A November 2024: Russian Economic Collapses, World War III, & Ukraine Building Nukes Lines on Maps Extra 2024-11-26 | 0:00 Can Putin end the war if he wanted to?1:51 Will Russia's economy collapse?3:36 How does the war affect other potential hot spots?5:02 Should Belarussians start a revolution?6:02 Why is Russian gas still flowing through Ukraine?8:38 Where do lines on maps not apply?10:11 Lines on marriages?10:24 Academia versus YouTube11:21 Has World War III started?11:52 What else is hiding in my videos?12:11 Will there be a post-peace buffer zone?12:24 How long does it take to make a video?12:42 Does teaching or making videos require more dumbing down?13:14 What's my favorite color?13:17 What would happen if Ukraine developed a nuclear weapon?14:00 How to avoid media bias?14:29 How did I transition from Game Theory 101 to Lines on Maps?15:40 Do I teach game theory?15:58 Has game theory helped me in real life?16:32 What will I do when the war ends?
Russias Nuclear Doctrine Now Targets the U.S. Whats Next? Lines on Maps Extra 2024-11-19 | Today, Russia updated its nuclear doctrine, ostensibly in retaliation for the United States permitting Ukraine to fire long-range weapons into Russia. How should the world think about the situation? Also, did you know I still have two books about the war?Media licensed under CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en) from Kremlin.ru:http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/58405http://kremlin.ru/events/president/news/69101
