This podcast explores Chinese cognitive warfare (CW), defining it as warfare targeting the human mind to influence behavior. Drawing from insights discussed in various research articles, the latest news reports, and other sources, the hosts examine CW's aims, architecture, and the methods used by China, particularly against democracies like Taiwan and India. They analyze how China leverages various government and private entities to achieve its strategic goals of maintaining CCP power and undermining rivals.

Shout Out Links:

1.Chinese Next-Generation Psychological Warfare (by RAND Corporation)

2.Center for a Secure Free Society

Episode Art Source:Freepik

The podcast examines the construction of Afghanistan's Qoshtepa Canal and its potential to exacerbate water scarcity in Central Asia, particularly for Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, due to its impact on the Amu Darya River. It raises concerns about the project's resemblance to environmentally damaging Soviet-era irrigation initiatives, highlighting the risk of repeating past mistakes. However, the discussion also notes ongoing diplomatic efforts between Afghanistan and its neighbors to address water management issues, emphasizing the need for regional cooperation and international support to ensure sustainable water resources. Ultimately, the episode argues for a more inclusive and scientifically sound approach to the project's completion.

Episode Art Source: Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

The podcast analyzes the rise of the AfD, a far-right German political party. Initially focused on economic issues, the AfD has transformed into an anti-immigration and anti-Islam party, adopting increasingly radical views. Its success, particularly among younger voters in East Germany, reflects a democratic crisis and the party’s ability to exploit public anxieties about immigration. While its extreme rhetoric remains taboo for older generations, it resonates with younger demographics, granting the party significant political influence. Episode Art Source: European Pressphoto Agency