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The Restricted Handling Podcast

Restricted Handling

Former CIA officers talk Russia, China, Iran, North Korea; international security, geopolitics, military, intel operations, sanctions and economic power plays Including daily news drops beyond the headlines (human analysis leveraging AI). It"s RH. restrictedhandling.substack.com

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00:06:44

TMM 5.26.25 | China: AI Pivot, Trousers Test &...

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2025/05/26

Dive into the latest Mad Minute for a high-voltage tour of Beijing’s strategic maneuvers and Washington’s counterpunches. In this episode, “TMM 5.26.25 | China’s AI Pivot, Trousers Test & Carrier Clash,” we unpack:China’s AI+ Revolution: Discover why Xi Jinping wants artificial intelligence treated like electricity, not a bomb, and how the “AI+” campaign is supercharging Chinese factories, logistics networks, and everyday services with smart automation. We’ll break down open-source model

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00:07:03

TMM 5.23.25 | China’s Space Edge, Taiwan Tensions,...

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2025/05/23

In this episode of The Mad Minute, we’re diving into the latest strategic moves from China that are shaking up the global balance of power. From the rise of BeiDou as a GPS competitor to rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait, we break down how these developments are impacting U.S. military strategy, trade relations, and economic security.First up, China’s BeiDou satellite system is becoming a serious challenger to the U.S.-led GPS, with its 56 satellites, three orbital layers, and nearly 300 ground

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00:08:41

TMM 5.23.25 | Russia: Drones, Nukes, and Nationalism

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2025/05/23

In this jam-packed episode of The Mad Minute, we’re diving deep into the latest developments straight out of Russia — from the escalating drone war to Putin’s ideological shift and the reintroduction of Cold War-era nuclear tactics. Things are heating up as Russia ramps up its nationalistic rhetoric while its military continues to make slow but steady advances in eastern Ukraine. Putin’s latest moves include a full-on embrace of Russian Orthodoxy and nationalism, with an eye on cementing his

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00:07:04

TMM 5.22.25 | Russia: Migrants to the Front, Drone...

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2025/05/22

Dive into the “Mad Minute” for May 22 ’25 as we unpack Putin’s relentless efforts to keep Russia’s war in Ukraine rolling without triggering unrest. In this rapid-fire episode, we hit the five biggest moves:1. Migrant Manpower SurgeRussia’s labor and troop gap is dire. A new decree gives undocumented migrants until September 10, 2025, to legalize their status—or hit the road—by passing health checks, Russian exams, settling debts, or signing up for military service. We reveal how thousands of

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00:06:52

TMM 5.22.25 | China: Chips, Tariffs & Sea Standoffs

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2025/05/22

In this rapid-fire, high-octane briefing, we break down the seismic shifts in U.S.–China tech rivalry and Indo-Pacific security.Chip Chaos: Nvidia’s Jensen Huang slammed U.S. export controls as a “failure,” watching his Chinese market share plunge from ninety-five to fifty percent. Find out how Beijing’s pumped billions into home-grown GPUs and why your next data center accelerator might be “Made in China.”Tariff Truce Unpacked: The ninety-day rollback cuts U.S. duties to thirty percent and China’s

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00:06:41

TMM 5.21.25 | China’s Taiwan Tactics, Drone...

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2025/05/21

In this episode of The Mad Minute, we break down China’s latest moves shaking up the global stage, from rising tensions with Taiwan to cutting-edge military innovations.We start with Taiwan, where Chinese maritime incursions are part of a broader greyzone warfare strategy aimed at destabilizing Taiwan without triggering full conflict. These low-level but persistent intrusions are a warning sign that Beijing’s pressure on Taiwan is intensifying.Then, we head to the South China Sea, where China

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00:07:32

TMM 5.21.25 | Russia: Shadow Fleet, Trump’s Retreat,...

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2025/05/21

In this episode of "The Mad Minute," we break down the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. From Russia’s ongoing military advances in eastern Ukraine to Trump’s recent phone call with Putin, which shifts U.S. involvement, we cover the key moments reshaping the war.Russia's "shadow fleet" of covert oil tankers continues to bypass sanctions, fueling Moscow’s military operations. The EU has ramped up sanctions to target this fleet, but is it enough to disrupt Russia's strategy

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00:06:34

TMM 5.20.25 | Russia's Missed ICBM, Putin's Peace...

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2025/05/20

In this episode of The Mad Minute, we cover the latest from Russia, Ukraine, and the global stage with all the action-packed drama you need. First up, we’re diving into the failed Russian ICBM launch—the RS-24 Yars missile was supposed to be a “combat training” test, but something went wrong, leaving Russia’s missile program with some egg on its face. We break down what this means for Russia’s military credibility and what happens when the Kremlin’s biggest weapons don’t fire as expected.Next,

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00:06:10

TMM 5.20.25 | China: Jets, AI, Steel, & Trade Tensions

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2025/05/20

In this episode of The Mad Minute, we're breaking down China’s influence in the latest global developments. From military tech to AI, and trade to steel production, China is making waves—and we're here to catch you up fast.First, China’s defense industry gets a surprising boost as its J-10 and J-17 fighter jets debut in combat during the India-Pakistan conflict. Pakistan’s use of Chinese jets has sparked a global conversation about the performance of Chinese military technology, with some analysts

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00:08:12

TMM 5.13.25 | Russia’s FSB Frontline, Kamikaze Drones...

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2025/05/13

Dive into the heart of the Russia–Ukraine conflict with our latest Mad Minute episode! In this action-packed installment, we unpack everything you need to know—including Russia’s surprise FSB frontline deployment, Ukraine’s precision kamikaze drone strikes, the high-stakes Istanbul peace gambit, and the ever-deepening China–Russia axis. Whether you’re tracking battlefield developments, following diplomatic brinkmanship, or decoding hybrid warfare tactics, this description gives you all the juicy

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00:06:09

TMM 5.13.25 | China Levers Russia, Trade Truce,...

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2025/05/13

Dive into the latest “Mad Minute” briefing with TMM 5.13.25 and get the lowdown on how China is flexing every strategic muscle in its playbook. In this episode, we break down four explosive developments in Beijing’s grand chess game:• China’s Moscow Power Play: Learn how Xi Jinping has Putin over a stunning barrel—with Russia exporting eighty percent of its oil and gas to China while churning out dual-use tech that keeps Russia’s war machine humming. Discover why Moscow’s forced pivot east leaves

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00:07:15

TMM 5.12.25 | Russia NatSec

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2025/05/12

Russian NatSec

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00:06:30

TMM 5.12.25 | China NatSec

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2025/05/12

China NatSec topics

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