The Foreign Report

It’s chaos in Syria as the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seizes Aleppo, the commercial heart of the nation. With Hezbollah weakened, Russia distracted, and Turkey playing a complex game, we dissect the forces reshaping Syria's conflict. What role does the U.S. play, and how are Kurdish proxies responding? Tune in this week as we attempt to connect the dots! Follow The Show:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreignreportshow/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foreignreportlpnThreads: https://www.threads.net/@foreignreportshowWebsite: https://www.foreignreportshow.com/ Follow the Hosts:  https://www.instagram.com/seenanow/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/samanism/ Articles referenced this episode:https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/chinese-ship-suspected-of-deliberately-dragging-anchor-for-100-miles-to-cut-baltic-cables-395f65d1https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-reacts-to-hezbollah-truce-violations-france-said-accusing-israel-of-transgressions/https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/03/world/middleeast/israel-hezbollah-cease-fire-violations.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2024/dec/03/south-korea-declares-emergency-martial-law-yoon-suk-yeol-north-korea-latest-updates?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=bluesky&CMP=bsky_guhttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/12/3/georgia-protests-whats-behind-them-and-whats-nexthttps://www.npr.org/2024/11/30/g-s1-36285/how-a-syrian-rebel-group-pulled-off-its-stunning-seizure-of-aleppohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0EZ_Itt-Ag

It’s Thanksgiving! The perfect time for us to dive into Bob Woodward’s latest book, WAR. Woodward takes us into the high-stakes world of geopolitics—from Putin’s saber-rattling and Ukraine’s tank diplomacy to Biden’s tense exchanges with Netanyahu. Along the way, we uncover chilling moments, surprising anecdotes (birds mistaken for drones!), and pivotal decisions that shaped global conflicts. Plus, a look at MBS’s burner phone collection and Merkel’s showdown with Putin’s Labrador. Join us for a feast of foreign policy insights with a side of juicy insider goss!Follow The Show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreignreportshow/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foreignreportlpnThreads: https://www.threads.net/@foreignreportshowWebsite: https://www.foreignreportshow.com/ Follow the Hosts:https://www.instagram.com/seenanow/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/samanism/

From Chinese cyber espionage to the groundbreaking Stuxnet worm, we are diving deep into the dark world of state-sponsored hacking. We unpack how China’s vast network of private contractors is reshaping global cyber warfare, explore the shocking leak that exposed their operations, and reveal the crafty techniques used to infiltrate systems worldwide. All that plus, we revisit Stuxnet—how the US and Israel’s digital weapon sabotaged Iran’s nuclear ambitions and forever changed the battlefield. Follow The Show:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreignreportshow/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foreignreportlpnThreads: https://www.threads.net/@foreignreportshowWebsite: https://www.foreignreportshow.com/ Follow the Hosts:  https://www.instagram.com/seenanow/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/samanism/ Articles referenced this episode:https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-missile-attack-sumy-5cd4f9fe2cee1ae8aed67d63c22b0703https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/20/world/middleeast/us-veto-gaza-ceasefire.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/16/world/americas/biden-xi-meeting.html?utm_source=WPR+Free+Newsletter&utm_campaign=5564a88d8c-daily-review-nonsubs-111824&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6e36cc98fd-5564a88d8c-65239767&mc_cid=5564a88d8chttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12207833/Chinese-secret-police-Australian-Andrew-Phelan-grilled-cops-fake-email-threats.html

A COP29 recap, the Taliban looks to start fresh with Trump, and Saudi Arabia condemns Israel—but wait, there’s more! Iran’s President Ibrahim Raisi shook the 2023 UNGA with bold proclamations of a “New World Order” and the West’s decline. How does a sanctions-stricken, tumultuous Iran fit into this vision? Join us as we unravel the growing alliance of anti-American powers—Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea—their role in the Ukraine war, and BRICS’ push to topple Western dominance. What does it mean for global politics, and is there hope in the chaos? There’s only one way to find out! Follow The Show:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreignreportshow/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@foreignreportlpnThreads: https://www.threads.net/@foreignreportshowWebsite: https://www.foreignreportshow.com/ Follow the Hosts:  https://www.instagram.com/seenanow/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/samanism/ Articles referenced this episode:https://www.climatechangenews.com/2024/11/11/cop29-bulletin-day-1-agenda-fight-and-brazils-new-target/?utm_source=dailybrief&utm_content=20241112&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=DailyBrief2024Nov12&utm_term=DailyNewsBriefhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-11-12/taliban-eyes-trump-reset-with-9-billion-in-reserves-at-stake?embedded-checkout=truehttps://www.the-independent.com/news/world/middle-east/israel-genocide-gaza-saudi-mbs-palestine-b2645405.html