This week, we dive into the vice presidential debate and how escalation (yes, even further escalation) in the Middle East could impact the Harris-Walz and Trump-Vance campaigns.Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here.Shoot us an email here.

This week, we dive into the impact that Biden's speeches and movements have on the Harris campaign and look back at the Trump administration foreign policy record. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here.Shoot us an email here.

This week, we dive into the impact that overseas voters could have on the election as RFK Jr. goes to bat over getting his name removed from state ballots. Plus, some on-the-ground reporting in Washington on what secretaries are doing to mitigate a potential cut to US diplomats pay. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here.Shoot us an email here.

**This episode originally aired July 15th, 2024 (Video Episode Here) .We'll be back next week!--Hi Everyone! Welcome to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories. 2024 has been the year of global elections, and this week brought huge changes. We saw the ousting of UK Prime

John and Kristen hit record just after the first debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris wrap on their first debate (and first time meeting face-to-face!) in the 2024 election season. From the CHIPS Act to pictures of a Taliban leader’s home, there was more foreign policy intrigue than we banked on. Lucky for you, we had our notes prepared.Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.Sign up for weekly editions of the

Video Episode HereHi Everyone! Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories. This week we start with Ukraine's cabinet shakeup and what it means for the war, as well as Volodymyr Zelenskyy's reputation as a President whose power is now secured by martial law, rather

This week, we dive into what a Democrat win in November could mean for US-China relations. Harris has signaled she will likely continue down the path that President Joe Biden carved out over the past four years when it comes to Beijing but with a VP pick that has been to China nearly 30 times since the late 80s, there's certainly intrigue on if and what could shift. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.Sign up for weekly editions of the Election

Video Episode Here.Hi Everyone! Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories. This week we kick things off with the CEO of Telegram, Pavel Durov, being arrested by French authorities and the greater conversation of social media and communication platforms' role in

This week, we dive into what a potential Trump 2.0 administration could mean for US-China relations. Former President Donald Trump set the tone for hawkish China policies out of Washington, very much continued by sitting President Joe Biden. So, what would a Republican ticket look to accelerate if they win in November? You heard reported thoughts here first, from a diplomat who was in China for Trump 1.0 even (John). Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the

This week, we took to the windy city to get the scoop on the DNC live from scene. From main stage speeches to off-the-record conversations, the Democrats created a convention that felt like a pep rally for November. With Trump still doing well in the polls, the fight is far from over. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here.Shoot us an email here.

Video Episode Here.Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob!This week John comes to you from the DNC in Chicago, where Kamala Harris is seeing a massive shift in nationwide polling against Trump. We break down her current standing in the swing states and discuss the role of the media momentum in these results. We then discuss the newest Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, the collapse of this week's Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks (and a questionable Netanyahu/Trump call), India

Video Episode Here.Hi Everyone! Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories. This week we saw a massive shift of momentum in the Russia/Ukraine war, with Ukraine continuing their incursion into Kursk, launching drone attacks, and further tainting Putin's aura of

This week, we discuss Trump's return to X, the former President's over two hour conversation with tech titan Elon Musk (including a potential cabinet position) and how the Democrats are prepping for the DNC next week in Chicago. Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here.Shoot us an email here.

**Video Episode here**For Bangladesh/UK, go to 12:30Hi Everyone! Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories.This week we saw two similar situations of unrest: in Bangladesh, student-led protests ousted the longtime Prime Minister Sheik Hasina, forcing her out of

This week, we discuss what putting Tim Walz on the Democrat ticket could mean for Harris's chances of winning in November, the governor's views on foreign policy, and his relationship with China dating back to 1989.Join John and Kristen for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.Sign up for weekly editions of the Election Intrigue newsletter here.Shoot us an email here.

Hi Everyone! Welcome back to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories. This week, we watched massive upheaval in Venezuela following President Maduro's claim to his reelection despite much suspicion on the results. John and Jacob unpack Maduro's Venezuela, the strategy of the

This was supposed to be a slow news week as we all digested a brand new race for president but nevertheless Venezuela had elections, the Middle East a few assassinations and a number of foreign countries has US election interference on the mind.This week, we discuss what the latest global developments mean for the two candidates, who looks most likely to chosen for Kamala Harris's VP slot and how the DNC, once seen as a snooze fest, could end up bringing embassies after all.Join John Fowler and

**Full video here.Welcome to Intrigue Events!The space for geopolitical discussion and exploration is often relegated to dusty rooms, with jargony conversations, and one too many uses of the word 'tripolarity.' At Intrigue Media, we're here to change that.On July 24th, we hosted an event at the Australian Embassy in DC, "How Internet Culture Shapes Our World: Memes, Deep Fakes, and Virality," with some incredible guests in tech, social media, the private sector, and government.Chapters:0:00-0:46

**Full Video Episode here.Hi Everyone! Welcome to International Intrigue's newest show: John&Jacob! Every week, Intrigue CEO and Former Australian Diplomat John Fowler and Cognitive Investments Director of Geopolitical Analysis Jacob Shapiro bring you fresh, egoless analysis of the world's most pressing stories. This week, we continue investigating the craziness of the 2024 US Election shakeup and grand entrance of presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris, unpacking her foreign policy

Vice President Kamala Harris will be the Democratic nominee for President. And that's the sum total of what we know about how the electoin will go from here!This week, we discuss what her lightning-fast ascent to the top of the ticket means for US foreign policy, and how leaders in capitals around the world make of a potential Harris Administration. Join John Fowler and Kristen Talman for their takes on the US election and what it means for the world.👉 Sign up for weekly editions of the Election