
Former CIA officers talk Russia, China, Iran, North Korea >> international security, geopolitics, military & intel operations, economic power plays. Including daily news drops beyond the headlines (human analysis leveraging AI). It's RH. restrictedhandling.substack.com
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 418 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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China says the quiet part out loud and the world takes notes. In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we break down a packed 24 hours that looked calm... more
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In this episode of The Restricted Handling Podcast, we break down why Russia showed up to peace talks in Abu Dhabi with one hand on the table and the other firmly ... more
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Get the daily intelligence brief Ryan reads—covering Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, the Middle East, geopolitics, sanctions, military and intel operations. Stay a... more
Step beyond the headlines and official spin to uncover the deeper realities inside Russia and China’s economies. We take a close look at how Moscow and Beijing project power abroad while grappling with fragile foundations at home, from Russia’s unsus... more
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Wish the podcast was only 1-2 hour deep dives really enjoy especially your Ukraine/Russia episodes. Found by random but favourited.
I’ve been listening since the beginning and have heard a lot of interesting things that I hadn’t previously considered, or known anything about. Nice work, again, Ryan. I do prefer a natural human voice, but I understand the limitations and work requirements for that.
Really like the “daily brief” insights, thank you!
I’ve listened to the entire Combat Story series! I follow a a dozen or so podcasts but pick and choose the episodes! I’ve never had to do this with any of his shows. He’s excellent at hosting and just has the ability to listen and ask the right questions to guide his guests to tell their stories! He interviews the most interesting people with amazing stories! This new podcast is so engaging and informative without being political! If you want the scoop on what’s happening around the world this p... more
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This podcast features in-depth discussions on international security and geopolitics, focusing particularly on the roles of key nations such as Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. The hosts, comprised of former CIA officers, leverage their expertise to analyze military operations, intelligence activities, and economic strategies, often providing insights that go beyond standard news coverage. Episodes frequently explore the latest geopolitical developments, including tensions in the East China Sea, military maneuvers, and the dynamics of international relations within the context of modern conflicts and power shifts. With its blend of expert commentary and timely news analysis, the podcast seeks to shed light on the complex landscape of g... more
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