Bro History

We talk about our experiences traveling through Europe and what we found interesting about these very strange peoples.– SUPPORT US ON https://www.patreon.com/brohistory #49 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Gregory Gause joins us to discuss the rise of Mohammad Bin Salman and the future of Saudia Arabia. Mohammad Bin Salaman (MBS) is the crown prince of Saudi Arabia. He is currently serving as the country’s deputy prime minister, chairman of the Council for Economic and Development Affairs and chairman of the Council of Political and Security Affairs. He is also the minister of defense – the world’s youngest at the time of his appointment. He is seen as the power behind the throne of his father, King Salman. He has led several reforms, which include regulations restricting the powers of the religious police, and lifted the ban on female drivers. His Vision 2030 program aims to diversify the Saudi economy through investment in non-oil sectors including technology and tourism. Despite making progress on domestic reforms, commentators and human rights groups have been vocally critical of his behavior. He is the primary architect of the war in Yemen which has claimed thousands of civilian lives due to indiscriminate bombing campaigns. War-induced famine and the Saudi led blockade has led to Yemen being on brink of starvation. In addition to all this, MBS has allegedly assassinated Washingon Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi bringing him closer to the status of global pariah.With all this negative press what does the future hold for this young crown prince? How did he even consolidate all this power?Dr.Gregory Gause is the head of Department of International Affairs at the Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M. Dr. Gause has focused his research on the international politics of the Middle East, with a particular interest in the Arabian Peninsula and the Persian Gulf. He has published three books, the most recent of which is The International Relations of the Persian Gulf (Cambridge University Press, 2010). His articles have appeared in Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, Security Studies, Middle East Journal, and The National Interest, as well as in other journals and edited volumes.– SUPPORT US ON https://www.patreon.com/brohistory#48 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roy Casagranda, a political scientist and Middle East expert, dives into the historical development of modern Middle Eastern borders. He unpacks U.S. foreign policy's roots, tracing back to the Ottoman Empire and European imperialism. Discussions include the geopolitics of oil, the complex history of Israel and Palestine, and the implications of U.S. interventions. Roy also touches on the Aswan High Dam's impact on Egypt and the enduring legacy of U.S.-Iran relations, bringing both humor and insight to these intricate issues.

A lot of the preconceived notions on stealth technology are not actually true. Today we explain what stealth technology actually is.SUPPORT US ON PATREON – https://www.patreon.com/brohistory#41 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wonder why women were allowed to drive in Saudi Arabia? Because it was getting expensive for familes to hire drivers for them. This is a crashcourse on the history and modern politics of Saudia Arabia. We discuss the founding of the modern Saudi state, economic challenges, womens rights, and their disataser in Yemen.Patreon ▸ https://www.patreon.com/brohistory#39 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Major Danny Sjursen comes on the show to talk about errors in U.S foreign policy in the Greater Middle East. Major Danny Sjursen is a US Army strategist and former history instructor at West Point. He served tours with reconnaissance units in Iraq and Afghanistan. He writes regularly for tomdispatch.com and he’s the author of Ghostriders of Baghdad: Soldiers, Civilians, and the Myth of the Surge.Follow him on Twitter @SkepticalVet.Danny’s Podcast: https://www.fortressonahill.comDanny’s Memoirs: Ghostriders of Baghdad: Soldiers, Civilians, and the Myth of the Surge.Support us on Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/brohistory#32 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Come and sit Uncle Kalashnikova's lap and learn the fascinating history of the worlds most famous rifle. Even after seven decades, the AK-47 and remains the most popular and widely used assault rifles in the world because of their reliability and low production cost. They are available in pretty much every geographic region. They are so easy to handle that even a child can use it if they can handle the recoil.Join us on Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/brohistory#30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WARNING - THIS PLANE WILL RIP YOUR HEAD OFF. The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is the most expensive military project in the history of the United States. However, the error-ridden Fifth-generation fighter has been the subject of much debate. Despite reports of planes falling from they sky and helmets ripping pilots heads off, the F-35 still seems to be in demand.Today we discuss the pro’s and con’s of the F-35 and take a look at how Lockheed Martin created a military project that is “too big to fail”.Join us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/brohistory#27 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Iran-Contra was more than just a political scandal—it linked CIA-backed drug trafficking, secret arms deals to Iran, and a bloody civil war in Nicaragua. We break down how the Reagan administration funneled weapons to Tehran and used the profits to fund brutal contras, all while crack cocaine tore through U.S. cities. Journalist Gary Webb exposed the CIA’s ties to Freeway Ricky Ross, only to be destroyed by the media—until it all turned out to be true. How did America’s Cold War paranoia create a perfect storm of corruption, chaos, and cover-ups? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices