This Week Explained
"This Week Explained" breaks down the week's most important geopolitical events, delivering sharp analysis on how these developments shape government policies, influence business decisions, and impact society. Join the experts at Aucoin Analytics, LLC as they cut through the noise and provide clear, actionable insights for the road ahead. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/this-week-explained--6199515/support.
Episodes
July 28, 2025 • 41 mins
This week, we unpack the latest diplomatic and military developments in Ukraine and Gaza, alongside a new and escalating conflict in the South China Sea. Are these regional flashes leading to a broader global recalibration?
Episode Highlights:
Episode Highlights:
- Ukraine's Diplomatic Dance: High-level meetings are on the horizon, with US President Trump, British Prime Minister Starmer, and EU Commission President von der Leyen discussing an end to ...
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July 21, 2025 • 47 mins
This week, we dive into the intensifying conflicts in Ukraine, the deepening humanitarian crisis and stalled truce talks in Gaza, and the alarming escalation of sectarian violence in Syria. We analyze the complex dynamics, international responses, and what these developments mean for global stability.
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- Ukraine War Update: Explore the increased reliance on drone warfare, the effectiveness of the latest EU sanct...
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July 14, 2025 • 52 mins
This week, we unravel the explosive escalation between the U.S. and Iran, marked by blistering rhetoric and a direct challenge from President Trump. We also delve into the intractable ceasefire negotiations in Gaza and an unorthodox peace proposal from the West Bank.
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Episode Highlights:
- The US resumes military aid to Ukraine, including Patriot systems via NATO, amidst escalating Russian aerial attacks and a three-year high in civ...
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July 8, 2025 • 48 mins
This week, we unravel the critical developments shaping our world, from the concerning pause in US aid to Ukraine and escalating attacks, to the fragile hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza. Plus, we break down the seismic shifts revealed at the recent NATO summit. Are we witnessing a dangerous new phase in global conflicts, or a pivot towards a more self-reliant international order?
Episode Highlights:
Episode Highlights:
- Ukraine's Critical Juncture: The ...
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June 30, 2025 • 62 mins
Tired of feeling overwhelmed by the headlines? Welcome to This Week Explained, your weekly deep dive into the most complex and impactful stories shaping our world. Join Tiana and Kervin as they unpack the critical developments of the week, helping you understand the 'why' behind the global chaos.
In this week's episode:
In this week's episode:
- Ukraine War Intensifies: Kervin analyzes President Putin's declaration that "The whole of Ukraine is ours" and ...
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June 22, 2025 • 18 mins
The Middle East is on edge after the United States launched strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, marking a significant escalation in tensions. Is this a precursor to a wider war, or a calculated move to force Iran back to the negotiating table?
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June 16, 2025 • 47 mins
This week, the world feels less stable as the long-simmering conflict between Israel and Iran erupts into open, large-scale warfare. We also dive deep into Ukraine's persistent ability to strike deep into Russian territory and unpack recent intelligence suggesting Russia and China's "no-limits partnership" is a tense, full-blown spy war.
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June 13, 2025 • 17 mins
This Week Explained breaks down the unprecedented Israeli offensive against Iran, dubbed 'Operation Rising Lion.' Explosions rocked Tehran as Israel targeted nuclear and missile sites, along with key military and scientific leadership, including the reported death of IRGC Commander Gen. Hossein Salami. This massive strike marks a dramatic escalation, pushing the long-simmering conflict into open confrontation. We analyze Israel's j...
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June 9, 2025 • 58 mins
This week we cut through the noise to bring you an in-depth analysis of Ukraine's innovative "Operation Spider Web" inside Russia, the complex and dangerous dynamics of arming militias in Gaza, and the surprising turns in Syria's political landscape. Plus, we explore the intricate dance of the U.S.-China relationship.
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June 2, 2025 • 42 mins
This week, we pull back the curtain on the intense geopolitical competition reshaping our world. We'll ask the crucial question: Who's truly gaining ground in Ukraine, Gaza, and the heart of Africa? Join us as we dissect Russia's strategic maneuvers, China's growing global footprint, and the alarming implications for the shifting balance of power.
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May 27, 2025 • 53 mins
This week, we unpack another complex week around the globe, from the grinding war in Ukraine and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, to the delicate nuclear talks with Iran and a deeply concerning intelligence controversy in Washington. Tune in for your essential download on the global stories making headlines!
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May 19, 2025 • 44 mins
This week, we delve into the high-stakes diplomatic talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul, analyze Israel's significant new military offensive in Gaza, and unpack the controversial details of U.S. President Trump's whirlwind tour of the Middle East. Are these events interconnected, and what do they signal for global stability?
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May 14, 2025 • 84 mins
This week on This Week Explained, we dissect the critical updates from the Ukraine war, including new US diplomatic pressures on Russia, and the looming deadline for a major Israeli offensive in Gaza. We then shift to the sudden India-Pakistan ceasefire and unpack the contested election results shaking up Romania and Germany.
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April 27, 2025 • 62 mins
President Trump claims a Ukraine peace deal is "very close" after talks with Putin, but is it realistic? Meanwhile, the US cuts troop levels in Syria amid ongoing ISIS concerns, and the Kashmir region explodes into crisis as India suspends a vital water treaty with Pakistan following a deadly attack.
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April 20, 2025 • 45 mins
This week, we dissect stalled Ukraine ceasefire talks amid U.S.-Ukraine tensions, the devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and potential U.S. involvement in Yemen. Plus, shocking claims: Is a Chinese company helping Houthi Red Sea attacks?
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April 12, 2025 • 44 mins
This week, we analyze escalating global tensions: China's complex role in the Ukraine war, shifting U.S. dynamics in the Middle East with Iran and Israel, and intelligence pointing to a potential Taiwan invasion. Are major conflicts brewing on multiple fronts?
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April 6, 2025 • 78 mins
In this comprehensive analysis, intelligence professionals Kervin Aucoin and Mike Baker examine multiple theaters of global conflict and strategic challenges:Key Topics Discussed:
- Ukraine & Middle East Conflicts: Analysis of current military situations and strategic implications
- Iran's Nuclear Program: Examination of nuclear ambitions and potential regime change scenarios
- Taiwan Security: Military strategies and the critical i...
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April 4, 2025 • 66 mins
In this episode of This Week Explained, we delve into the most pressing global conflicts that are shaping international relations today. We examine Russia's military expansion and NATO's strategic response, the escalating crisis in Gaza, and rising tensions between the United States and Iran. We take a deep dive into the Middle East, focusing on Iran's missile capabilities and its growing coordination with Russia and China. We also...
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March 29, 2025 • 67 mins
This week on the podcast, we're tracking major global developments: A delicate ceasefire emerges in Ukraine, but can it hold? The conflict between Israel and Hamas intensifies, raising fears of a long and brutal campaign. Turkey's political landscape is rocked by protests after a controversial arrest. The U.S. intelligence community sounds the alarm on China's rising power. But the biggest story this week? A deep dive into the Sign...
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March 22, 2025 • 58 mins
This week we dive into a series of escalating global tensions. First, we analyze the Trump-Putin phone call and the shaky ceasefire agreement in Ukraine, exploring Russia’s strategic maneuvering and the implications for Europe and the US. Then, we turn to the Middle East, where renewed Israeli airstrikes on Gaza threaten to derail ceasefire hopes and further destabilize the region. In addition to the situation in Gaza, we also disc...
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