Episode Details

- China successfully lands another space launch system, expanding reusability and positioning itself to match, then exceed the US in terms of annual space launches;

- Russia is reportedly using larger numbers of Kn-23 ballistic missiles from North Korea, which indirectly suggests greater Chinese support than often reported;

- Israel’s strikes on Syria are meant to create the illusion of Israeli friction with both the US and Syria - to help minimize public awareness of Syria’s role as a US proxy alongside Israel vs. both Iran and its regional allies;

References:

NEO - US War on Multipolarism: Turning the Gameboard Over ():
https://journal-neo.su/2026/08/17/us-war-on-multipolarism-turning-the-gameboard-over/
And also on X if NEO is blocked in your country:
https://x.com/BrianJBerletic/status/2089910830603342101
Brookings Institution - Which Path to Persia? (2009):
https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/06_iran_strategy.pdf
Al Jazeera - Analysis: Syrian airbase attack is an Israeli message to Damascus, Ankara (Aug. 18, 2026):
https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/8/18/analysis-syrian-airbase-attack-is-an-israeli-message-to-damascus-ankara
DW - Syria, US condemn Israeli strikes on military base (Aug. 18, 2026):
https://www.dw.com/en/syria-us-condemn-israeli-strikes-on-military-base/a-78417507
New Atlas - China’ Long March 10B Rocket Closes Gap with US on Space Launch Capabilities (Aug. 3, 2026):
https://youtu.be/xcjvkUxkAps?si=Nf5-e4KIvBdwzJ9P

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