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Wikistrat Insider

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Wikistrat Insider is a podcast series featuring in-depth discussions with members of our community, which spans over 5000 experts in a wide range of fields: from technology to geopolitics, health, and the future of work. We focus on the less-discussed angles of the most significant events happening around the world, to give you the insiders' scoop.

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Latest Episodes

Donald Trump's second presidency has reached the one-year mark without triggering the catastrophic outcomes many predicted, yet without resolving the fundamental tensions his approach creates. Alliances strained but held, tariffs disrupted trade flow... more

Thousands dead, internet blackouts, and a currency in freefall. When merchants in Tehran's upscale Monet Street shopping center closed their stores on December 28, 2025, they triggered something the Islamic Republic hadn't faced in its 46-year histor... more

Taiwan is not on the brink of a 2027 invasion; the real danger is unfolding quietly in the gray zone. In this NYU Riskathon-exclusive webinar, Dr. Minxin Pei dismantles the widely accepted countdown narrative and argues that Beijing's most destabiliz... more

Rare earth elements sit at the heart of the clean energy transition, digital infrastructure, and advanced weapons, yet public debate often treats them as mysterious and easily weaponized. China dominates the processing and magnet making stages that t... more

Iran’s nuclear program has reached a moment where every path carries risk. Advancing toward a weapon could ignite a larger war, stepping back from enrichment would look like capitulation, and holding the line preserves a status quo that is already er... more

Putin isn't losing the war in Ukraine, at least, not in his own mind. He believes time is on his side, that Russia can outlast Ukrainian resistance, and that the West's resolve will crack before his does. But is this confidence justified, or the prod... more

Leaders today face not one crisis at a time, but overlapping shocks that feed into each other, what scholars call a polycrisis, creating uncertainty that demands new ways of thinking. In the latest Wikistrat podcast episode, Prof. Benjamin Laker drew... more

Information warfare has evolved from leaflets and radio broadcasts to botnets, deepfakes, and AI-generated content. While the technologies have changed, the objective remains constant: shaping perceptions, sowing doubt, and undermining trust. On Sept... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Marina Zhang
Associate professor at the Australia-China Relations Institute, expert on critical minerals and rare earth supply chains
University of Technology, Sydney
Episode: Exploring the Geopolitics of Rare Earth Minerals
Ari Ben Am
CEO and co-founder of Telemetry Data Labs, adjunct fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Telemetry Data Labs
Episode: Information Warfare in the 21st Century
Keir Giles
Senior Consulting Expert on Russia and Eurasia at Chatham House
Chatham House
Episode: The War in Ukraine: Entering a New Phase?
Dr. Sina Azodi
Program director of the MA in Middle East Studies at George Washington University, expert on Iran and its society and politics.
George Washington University
Episode: The Israel-Iran Crisis: Assessing Future Scenarios
Charles Lister
Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute and Director of the Syria Initiative
Middle East Institute
Episode: Syria in Flux - What Lies Ahead?
Dr. Saeid Golkar
Expert on Iran and its nuclear program, former senior fellow at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change.
Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Episode: The Israel-Iran War
Michael Kugelman
Senior Associate for South Asia at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, expert in South Asian affairs
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Episode: What’s Next for India-Pakistan Relations?

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Oren
Host of the webinar and discussions, actively involves in moderating conversations.
Olin
Host of various webinars and discussions.

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Is Taiwan the Next Ukraine? Scenarios for the Decade Ahead
Q: How does China view the current US administration regarding Taiwan and potential military action?
China views the Trump administration somewhat positively, as they perceive it as potentially promoting a more favorable environment for their interests in Taiwan. They are cautious, equating a US deal with a demoralization of Taiwan's pro-independence sentiment.
Is Taiwan the Next Ukraine? Scenarios for the Decade Ahead
Q: How likely is the internal political situation within Taiwan to lead to escalation or conflict with China?
The internal political situation in Taiwan could escalate tensions if the pro-independence leadership continues to assert sovereignty aggressively, particularly leading up to the presidential elections in 2028. China is unlikely to act before then, as such actions could backfire.
Exploring the Geopolitics of Rare Earth Minerals
Q: How vulnerable is the market to disruption due to new technology requiring different materials?
While alternatives are being investigated, significant reliance on current technologies persists without immediate replacements.
Exploring the Geopolitics of Rare Earth Minerals
Q: Is there a plan at some point in the future, maybe the near future, to close the supply chains of rare earth minerals?
China has the capacity to close supply chains but their intention remains uncertain.
Future-Proofing: How Can Companies Survive Through Times of Political Uncertainty?
Q: How would you suggest companies prepare for worst-case scenarios?
Engaging teams in brainstorming sessions to identify extreme scenarios can help organizations develop protocols for when crises hit.

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Recent guests on Wikistrat Insider include:

1. Dr. Marina Zhang
2. Ari Ben Am
3. Keir Giles
4. Dr. Sina Azodi
5. Charles Lister
6. Dr. Saeid Golkar
7. Michael Kugelman

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