Topic
Russian Economy
Discover key takeaways from 2 podcast episodes about this topic.
US-Iran RelationsGeopoliticsMaritime Security
Apr 21, 2026John Helmer: Iran’s Unthinkable Move, US & Israel Respond - The Middle East’s New Reality
John Helmer analyzes the US seizure of an Iranian commercial vessel, framing it as a failed provocation amidst high-stakes US-Iran negotiations and Trump's domestic political pressures.
Russia-Ukraine WarGeopoliticsInternational Negotiations
Feb 17, 2026John Helmer: The Kremlin’s New Strategy Before Geneva - Madness in the Middle East
Russia's high-stakes Geneva negotiations involve a bifurcated strategy: a 'red dollarization' economic gambit to appease the US, opposed by military and foreign ministry factions, while simultaneously navigating a strategic deterrence with Iran amidst escalating economic warfare.