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Little Rocket Man has a new toy.This month, Kim Jong Un unveiled a Bond-villain-like missile with an extending tip.On that tip was what looks to be a hypersonic glide vehicle. A hypersonic glide vehicle is the real deal. They're extremely fast. They can manoeuvre at those high speeds. And we don’t yet know if it’s possible to shoot them down. On paper, this means that North Korea has more advanced potentially-nuclear missiles than the West. On paper, this is bad news. But the story gets worse.It was almost certainly given to them by the Chinese or the Russians. Why?Could North Korea be the vehicle to do for the East China Sea what the Houthis have done for the Red Sea? Undermining US power, and leaving America’s regional allies - in this case Japan and South Korea - scrambling for new, more multipolar patterns of allegiances. Malcom Kyeyune is a columnist for Compact Magazine, a regular writer UnHerd, an expert on modern warfare, and a friend of the show. In this week’s Special Episode, he’ll be laying out a broad range of potential futures for the region. ***Be excellent to each other, and - Get us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/multipolarpodOn Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/multipolarityOr on our Substack: https://substack.com/@multipolaritypod

Exploring Europe's economic challenges, from low producer confidence in Germany to rising oil prices. The continent faces a divide between Atlantacists and autonomists, with political movements like AfD and Marine Le Pen at odds. The podcast discusses the looming European civil war and the struggle for energy independence in a multipolar world.

The podcast discusses Beijing's shift towards high-tech manufacturing, challenging misconceptions about the Chinese economy. A critical bridge collapse in Baltimore threatens the US economy and port operations. The rise in US debt prompts warnings of a potential 'Truss Moment' for American politicians. The episode explores the implications of infrastructure failures, high inflation, and political turmoil in the US.

Delving into the economic consequences of the ongoing conflict, the podcast discusses NATO commitments, challenges faced by European nations in meeting the 2% GDP target, and the impact of reallocating funds from social sectors to defense. It also explores the inefficacy of sanctions on Russia, loopholes in export sanctions towards Russia, and potential economic synergies of the Russian and Chinese alliance.

The podcast discusses NVIDIA's market capitalization growth and their AI-friendly graphics chips, comparing it to past market trends. It also covers Sweden and Finland joining NATO, potential impacts of a less interested Trump in European defense, and the decline of British equities. Will NVIDIA lead the way in the AI era or are we headed towards a market crash?

Controversial topics discussed include the housing market not following supply and demand laws, Victoria Nuland's sudden retirement, potential shifts in US foreign policy, UK's political crisis, impact of Gaza War on Britain's multicultural narrative, and the YIMBY Question. Touches on housing affordability crisis debate, debunking shortage misconception, investment trends in housing market.

The podcast explores the societal shift in values towards food, comparing fast food choices in Moscow to America. It discusses the evolution of Communist ideals, challenges within American society, and the importance of cultural transmission. The hosts analyze societal transitions, responses to extreme acts, and the impact of consumer culture on political narratives.

Israeli economy contracts by 20%, possible Armenia-Azerbaijan War Three looming, Bank of England facing massive financial losses, questions raised about central bank policies and the impact on economies worldwide.

The podcast explores Germany's deindustrialization, challenges the perception of Europe's energy crisis, discusses the rise of alternative parties in Germany opposing gas policies, predicts an increasingly anti-American European politics, highlights misconceptions about the Chinese economy, and provides updates on the Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty.

Expert on Middle Eastern conflicts, Malcom Kyeyune, discusses the possibility of invading Iran, Iranian air defenses, the impracticality of an invasion, and the potential for a bombing campaign as an alternative. The podcast also explores the relationship between Iran and Hamas, the strengths of the US and Iraqi military, and the strategic future of the region.