Russia

Michael Leiter - Opposition

OxfordUnion

Cited as an example of a rival attempting to expand its empire during the war on terror period.

“This is Bibi’s War” - Harvard’s Graham Allison on the Influences and Endgame of the Iran War

All-In Podcast

Vitalik: Ethereum, Part 1

Naval

Epstein Files Flop, State of the Market, Autonomous Robots, Trump's Gold Card, Friedberg on Jeopardy

All-In Podcast

Mentioned in the context of potential hidden billionaires and 'oligarchs'.

Geo-Strategy #3: How Empire is Destroying America

Predictive History

Its invasion of Ukraine is presented as a challenge to American imperial dominance and a potential catalyst for undermining the US dollar and perception of US invincibility.

Geo-Strategy #1: Iran's Strategy Matrix

Predictive History

A key potential ally for Iran, interested in weakening the United States and diverting its attention from Ukraine. Russia could limit US military options by threatening tactical nuclear weapon use.

Ted Cruz: Trump's First Week, Texas vs. California, Immigration, DOGE, Greenland

All-In Podcast

Mentioned as a geopolitical competitor to the US in the Arctic.

Chamath Palihapitiya: Freedom, Bitcoin, and First Principles | The Knowledge Project #94

The Knowledge Project Podcast

Mentioned as an example of a nefarious state actor that both Democrats and Republicans view negatively in foreign policy.

2025 Predictions: Tech, Business, Media, Politics!

All-In Podcast

Described as a client state of China, predicted to face decoupling from China and a bad deal with Ukraine under Trump, leading to a humiliating defeat.

LA's Wildfire Disaster, Zuck Flips on Free Speech, Why Trump Wants Greenland

All-In Podcast

Mentioned as militarizing aggressively, posing a threat to control the Northern Passage as ice melts.

DOGE unveils a roadmap, Unlocking GDP Growth, WW3 escalation, Fat cell memory

All-In Podcast

Is escalating its actions in Ukraine, recently using a hypersonic missile with a Multiple Independently Targeted Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) warhead. They view Western missile support to Ukraine as direct involvement.