Global Politics with Leo

In today’s global politics update, I’m covering Iran, South Korea, Uganda, Gaza, and Greenland.We start with Iran - why are the death toll estimates range from around 2,000 to 20,000? We also look at what U.S. sanctions or tariffs could mean and who Iran really trades with.Then: South Korea, where prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a former president. Uganda, where the government has announced an internet blackout ahead of elections.Finally, what to watch this week in Gaza and Greenland.A fact-based update on the news stories shaping the world right now.You might know me from my social media and Substack content as Leo Explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I break down what’s happening in Sudan & latest news - starting with the historical context you need to understand how the country ended up in the middle of a devastating civil war. I’ll walk you through how the military went from removing a dictator to turning on itself, and how foreign powers like Russia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan are all playing a role in keeping the conflict alive.Then I get into the latest from Venezuela, where opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado is set to meet with President Trump. I’ll explain why her meeting matters, what’s happening with Venezuela’s oil industry, and why major investors are calling the country “uninvestable.”Finally, I give a quick update on Iran, where protesters are being killed, the internet has been shut down for over 100 hours.You might know me from my social media content and Substack as Leo Explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Global Politics with Leo, I take you on a journey through Iran’s rich and turbulent history - from the Persian Empire to today’s escalating protests. We unpack the foundations of Iran’s national identity, the rise and fall of democratic movements, the role of oil in shaping foreign policy, and the deep imprint of Western interference.Why are Iranians protesting now? What does the structure of Iran’s regime really look like? And how could the current unrest reshape global politics?This is a story of power, ideology, resilience, authoritarianism - and a nation at a critical crossroads. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While the headlines have been dominated by a few major stories, a lot is happening across the world - and in this episode, we dive into it all. From near-total internet blackouts in Iran amid economic crisis and mass protests, to major shifts in US foreign policy under the Trump administration, we cover key developments you might’ve missed.We also touch on worsening US-Somalia relations, humanitarian updates from Gaza/Palestine, oil deals and political prisoners in Venezuela, Italy’s potential electoral overhaul, and the unexpected return of Greenland to the geopolitical conversation.You might know me from my educational political content on world news and international politics across social media platforms and Substack (LeoExplains / Leo Explains). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today’s global politics update, I dive into one of the most unexpected - and potentially game-changing - news stories in international affairs: Trump’s renewed push to acquire Greenland.Why does the U.S. want it so badly? Is it really about trade routes, rare minerals, and military positioning - or is there a bigger strategy at play? In this episode, I explore the history of U.S.–Greenland relations, unpack the 1916 promises to Denmark, and examine how Trump’s approach to NATO, Russia, and the Monroe Doctrine may all be connected.Could Greenland be the key to a post-NATO future for the United States? Let’s separate fact from speculation - and look at the data.And yes, I talk about Canada here too.You might know me from social media and Substack as Leo Explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.