Global Politics with Leo brings you the most important international stories, with clear explanations and evidence-based analysis. New episodes break down geopolitics, conflicts, power struggles, global affairs and world news in a simple way without the noise.
You can email me at leoexplains10@gmail.com
You might know me from my political education content on social media and Substack as Leo Explains or LeoExplains10.
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European Rearmament, Anti-Gay Laws in Senegal, and Russia's Unexpected Oil Profits
Europe is arming up and in this episode, I break down what that really means. I dive into Croatia's revival of compulsory military service, the broader trend of militarisation sweeping across the continent, and whether history should make us worried or not. I also unpack a major new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute on global weapons transfers, which reveals just how dramatically the flow of arms has shifted over the last five years.
Also: Spain's increasingly bold stance against both the US and Israel, Senegal's stricter anti-gay laws and what it signals about a wider shift across Africa. And how the war in Iran is quietly filling Russia's coffers.
Global Politics with Leo brings you the most important international stories, with clear explanations and evidence-based analysis — without the noise. You can email me at leoexplains10@gmail.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
18 Feb 2026
US–China–Taiwan Explained
President Trump says he’ll soon decide what to do about US weapons sales to Taiwan - and that decision matters far beyond the island itself.
In this episode, I break down the full story: how the Chinese Civil War created two rival governments, why the US recognised Beijing in the 1970s while continuing to support Taiwan unofficially, and what the “Six Assurances” mean today.
I explain why Taiwan is so important:
Economically
Geopolitically
Reputationally
If during the Cold War the US prioritised Europe, today the strategic focus is the Indo-Pacific - and Taiwan is central to that shift.
Global Politics with Leo brings you the most important international stories, with clear explanations and evidence-based analysis — without the noise.
You can email me at leoexplains10@gmail.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
16 Feb 2026
Global News Catch-Up: Russia Blocks WhatsApp, China Expands in Africa, Venezuela's Polling, and Rubio’s Munich Speech
Marco Rubio used his speech at the Munich Security Conference to outline how the US sees global security under Donald Trump. His tone was softer than others in the administration - but the message was clear: Europe will need to take far more responsibility for its own defence.
Plus:
Russia blocks WhatsApp and pushes a state-backed messaging app
China removes tariffs on imports from 53 African countries
Ireland rolls out a basic income for artists
South Korea’s intelligence agency signals Kim Jong Un’s daughter may be his successor
Puerto Rico passes a controversial fetal recognition law
A new poll shows strong support for political change in Venezuela
Global Politics with Leo brings you the most important international stories, explained clearly and without the noise.
You can email me at leoexplains10@gmail.com
You might know me from TikTok and Substack as Leo Explains or LeoExplains10.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
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