S10 Ep28: Global Security in 2026: Conflict, Cyber, and the End of Unipolarity with Sam Lichtenstein

In this comprehensive discussion, Sam Lichtenstein from RANE (Risk Assistance Network & Exchange) joins Chris to dissect their annual geopolitical and security forecast. Sam provides insights into the geopolitical landscape for 2026, highlighting the challenges of predicting human behavior, the rise of violent conflicts, and the implications of AI and cybersecurity threats. They cover regional dynamics in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, emphasizing the interconnectedness of these issues and the potential for political violence in the US. Sam also discusses the breakdown of the unipolar order and its impact on global security.

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S10 Ep28: Global Security in 2026: Conflict, Cyber, and the End of Unipolarity with Sam Lichtenstein is an episode from Secrets & Spies.

This episode is 72:47 long.

This episode was published on Jan 24, 2026.

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