YouTube Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-08-10

Updated on August 9, 2026 at 7:05:27 PM GMT

Part 1 of today’s collection of YouTube interview format shows that usually relate to geopolitics and conflict. Some channels are included because the host often covers the topics we find interesting. Most are included to give a greater perspective on what is happening in the world. Very few could be considered mainstream media views. For this post, we looked at 19 YouTube Channels and located 60 current videos out of 284 reviewed.


Today's featured videos are:
Alexander Mercouris, Danny Haiphong, Glenn Diesen, THETI Mapping, Dialogue Works, DDGeopolitics, Judge Napolitano - Judging Freedom, Stanislav Krapivnik, Daniel Davis / Deep Dive, Defense Politics Asia (DPA), The Duran, Military Summary, Rachel Blevins.

[YouTube - Alexander Mercouris - 2026-08-09T18:52:56+00:00]

Russia Makes Biggest Odessa Attack; Rejects Turkey Truce Call; Captures Key Donbas Defences; Orekhov

Russia Makes Biggest Odessa Attack; Rejects Turkey Truce Call; Captures Key Donbas Defences; Orekhov Topic 1983 00:00:00 Introduction and why August is an ominous month 00:02:50 Russias biggest strik...

[YouTube - Alexander Mercouris - 2026-08-09T18:39:40+00:00]

Russia Wins Air War; Bombs Kiev Army HQs Jams Starlink Starts Rassvet; Kiev Drone Offensive Flopped

Russia Wins Air War; Bombs Kiev Army HQs Jams Starlink Starts Rassvet; Kiev Drone Offensive Flopped Topic 1982 00:00:00 Russia closing in on full air supremacy 00:01:30 How Ukraine held onto Soviet e...

[YouTube - Danny Haiphong - 2026-08-09T18:29:53+00:00]

Israel ATTACKS Iran? War Now IMMINENT as Trump FOLDS | Seyed M. Marandi

Seyed Mohammad Marandi discusses the mounting reports of an imminent Israeli attack on Iran despite Trump signaling toward a major retreat in the war. What comes next is shocking and will change the M...

[YouTube - Glenn Diesen - 2026-08-09T18:24:38+00:00]

Seyed M. Marandi: Iran-Oman Hormuz Deal Almost Reached & the Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan Defence Pact

Prof. Seyed Mohammad Marandi is a professor at Tehran University and a former advisor to Iran's nuclear negotiation team. Glenn Diesen clip channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Prof.GlennDiesenClips F...

[YouTube - THETI Mapping - 2026-08-09T18:19:40+00:00]

Flamingo Missile Production: Fact vs. Firepoint Hype #shorts

Skepticism surrounds Firepoint's claims of 1-3 Flamingo missiles produced daily. Analysis of observed strikes suggests these numbers may be exaggerated for investor hype, not reflecting battlefield re...

[YouTube - Dialogue Works - 2026-08-09T18:18:29+00:00]

Nima R. Alkhorshid: The Inevitable Just Happened in the Middle East

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[YouTube - Dialogue Works - 2026-08-09T18:11:40+00:00]

Stanislav Krapivnik: Russia Just Crippled Ukraine’s Supply Lines in Odessa and Nikolaev

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[YouTube - DDGeopolitics - 2026-08-09T17:30:48+00:00]

Hussain Al-Bukhaiti: Yemen's War, Ansarallah & the Confrontation With Israel and the US

Hussain Al-Bukhaiti is a Yemeni journalist, political commentator, and longtime observer of Yemen’s conflicts and regional politics. Based in Sana’a, he has reported extensively on the Saudi-led war i...

[YouTube - Judge Napolitano - Judging Freedom - 2026-08-09T17:20:03+00:00]

Trump's Nuclear Posture: Why Tactical Nukes? #shorts

A dire assessment of current military strategy: facing China in a Taiwan conflict without conventional arms leaves tactical nuclear weapons as the only, albeit suicidal, option. This is why the nuclea...

[YouTube - Judge Napolitano - Judging Freedom - 2026-08-09T17:07:13+00:00]

Israel Intelligence Merger: US Spying Disaster Revealed! #shorts

A proposed amendment could force the US to share nearly all intelligence with Israel, jeopardizing US intelligence-sharing agreements with other nations. This controversial move, if not personally int...

[YouTube - Judge Napolitano - Judging Freedom - 2026-08-09T17:00:23+00:00]

Five Eyes Intel: The Truth About US-Israel Cooperation

Books from Judge Napolitano: Freedom’s Anchor: An Introduction to Natural Law Jurisprudence in American Constitutional History https://amzn.to/4kDJa6L Lies the Government Told You: Myth, Power, and ...

[YouTube - Judge Napolitano - Judging Freedom - 2026-08-09T15:52:29+00:00]

China's Secret Power: Global Communication Unveiled #shorts

Discover the silent players shaping international communication networks. China's influence spans key channels, connecting nations and information flows in real-time. #Geopolitics #China #GlobalAffair...

[YouTube - Stanislav Krapivnik - 2026-08-09T15:52:28+00:00]

In the Eyes of Truth Update 07.08.2026 40 Days of Failure

Welcome to "In the Eyes of Truth". Click on the link to view more of my videos. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbebwdq5LqZ4&si=N0VNmCe6Be0mRwuS You can also follow me on: X @Staniskrapivnik My...

[YouTube - Stanislav Krapivnik - 2026-08-09T15:52:28+00:00]

guest Constantin von Hoffmeister. Is the Franken-Merz on the run?

Is the Franken-Merz on the run? Will he be out on the 10th as rumored? Are the crowds with pitchforks and torches out to get the monster who destroyed the economy and gave everything to Ukraine? Or wi...

[YouTube - Stanislav Krapivnik - 2026-08-09T15:52:28+00:00]

Allies at a Distance: What the U.S. Reception Reveals — Krapivnik and Johnson

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[YouTube - Stanislav Krapivnik - 2026-08-09T15:52:28+00:00]

History of Rus Part 1: Prehistory, Rurik and Oleg

History of Rus Part 1: Prehistory, Rurik and Oleg. Join me as we walk down the paths of the early history of Rus and the eastern Slavs. This is history as it should be not the rechewed Ukrainian crap ...

[YouTube - Stanislav Krapivnik - 2026-08-09T15:52:28+00:00]

guest Ian Proud: Allies NOT Friends

What is the relationship between the UK and US? Who owns or controls the other? What will the new prime minister of the UK do and what can Andy Burhnam do? Will he last? How will all of this pan out? ...

[YouTube - Stanislav Krapivnik - 2026-08-09T15:52:28+00:00]

America at the limit: Risks of simultaneous conflicts – Krapivnik and Lottaz

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[YouTube - THETI Mapping - 2026-08-09T15:03:53+00:00]

Ukraine's Defense Strategy Shift: New Frontline Reality #shorts

Ukrainian defense tactics are changing. Previously effective rapid reaction forces are being redistributed, forcing a shortening of the front line. This means accepting new realities and a less wide d...

[YouTube - Daniel Davis / Deep Dive - 2026-08-09T14:04:06+00:00]

John Mearsheimer: US Facing Losing 2 Wars

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[YouTube - Judge Napolitano - Judging Freedom - 2026-08-09T14:00:53+00:00]

Iran's General Just Dropped a Bombshell on the Strait of Hormuz

Books from Judge Napolitano: Freedom’s Anchor: An Introduction to Natural Law Jurisprudence in American Constitutional History https://amzn.to/4kDJa6L Lies the Government Told You: Myth, Power, and ...

[YouTube - Daniel Davis / Deep Dive - 2026-08-09T13:46:01+00:00]

Col Douglas Macgregor: 3 Options Left in Iran /Trump's Culture of Manipulation

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[YouTube - Dialogue Works - 2026-08-09T13:32:04+00:00]

Pravin Sawhney: JUST IN: Yemeni Forces Claim Responsibility for Overnight Aramco Refinery Attack

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[YouTube - Danny Haiphong - 2026-08-09T12:42:19+00:00]

Iran Has Trump in FULL PANIC as UAE Ships BURN, Mossad IMPLODES | Mark Sleboda

Mark Sleboda discusses the massive upheaval in the Trump and Israeli regimes as Iran imposes its will on the outcome of the war. Mossad is imploding, and UAE ships are being struck by Iranian fire as ...

[YouTube - Dialogue Works - 2026-08-09T11:58:29+00:00]

Seyed M. Marandi: Iran's Strikes Hit Emirati Oil Tanker & Kurdish HQ in Iraq, New Hormuz Order

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[YouTube - Stanislav Krapivnik - 2026-08-09T11:27:46+00:00]

Is the Black Sea Closing? What’s Changing for Ukrainian Ports — Krapivnik and Sloboda

0:00 — Military Logistics and Civilian Warehouses 3:32 — Strikes on Russia’s Commercial Infrastructure 6:35 — Black Sea Ports and Maritime Campaign 10:12 — Why the West Misreads Russia 14:19 — Ukraine...

[YouTube - Judge Napolitano - Judging Freedom - 2026-08-09T11:12:28+00:00]

Israel Spying on US: Devastating Intelligence Leaks Exposed #shorts

Revelations expose how sharing US intelligence with Israel, even during sensitive negotiations like JCPOA, leads to it being selectively leaked to lobby Congress, jeopardizing trust and future intel s...

[YouTube - Judge Napolitano - Judging Freedom - 2026-08-09T11:02:16+00:00]

Scott Ritter & Larry Johnson on Iran

Books from Judge Napolitano: Freedom’s Anchor: An Introduction to Natural Law Jurisprudence in American Constitutional History https://amzn.to/4kDJa6L Lies the Government Told You: Myth, Power, and ...

[YouTube - Stanislav Krapivnik - 2026-08-09T10:00:57+00:00]

guest Rory How Narratives Work

What should we expect from the western news organizations? Are they there to bring people news or just pre-prepared narratives? How should people go through life with such an information dome about th...

[YouTube - Defense Politics Asia (DPA) - 2026-08-09T09:52:51+00:00]

[ Ukraine SITREP ] MASSIVE RUSSIA ADVANCE REPORTED!!! North Koreans coming back to action???

00:00 - Intro & Singapore National Day message 00:27 - Kharkiv Front: Strategic situation and Russian claims (Ivanivka, Zakharivka) 04:00 - Eastern Flank (Vodyane): Russian mapping updates 05:16 - Ana...

[YouTube - Stanislav Krapivnik - 2026-08-09T09:05:49+00:00]

Driving Russia Krasnodarskii Krai to Moscow Part 8

Welcome to "In the Eyes of Truth". Click on the link to view more of my videos. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbebwdq5LqZ4&si=N0VNmCe6Be0mRwuS You can also follow me on: X @Staniskrapivnik My...

[YouTube - The Duran - 2026-08-09T08:44:54+00:00]

Rare Earths and Drones: China Is Squeezing the West

Rare Earths and Drones: China Is Squeezing the West The Duran: Episode 2592 00:00:00 Intro: China restricts rare earths and drone parts 00:01:35 China's strict licensing system for rare earth exports...

[YouTube - DDGeopolitics - 2026-08-09T08:25:14+00:00]

Sarah & Chris Are Back — And They've Been Everywhere

Sarah and Chris are back after a month on the ground in Iran, Iraq and Serbia. A lot happened. Let's talk about it. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discou...

[YouTube - Daniel Davis / Deep Dive - 2026-08-09T08:13:30+00:00]

Deep DIve Intel Briefing 8/8/2026 Lt Col Daniel Davis

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[YouTube - THETI Mapping - 2026-08-09T07:59:21+00:00]

Russia's Narrow Route Strategy: Gains Revealed! #shorts

Russian forces are consolidating control over key territories, pushing west and south. This strategy involves capturing narrow routes, populated areas, and tree lines, effectively squeezing Ukrainian ...

[YouTube - Daniel Davis / Deep Dive - 2026-08-09T07:56:42+00:00]

US Playing Russian Roulette w/Iran Lt Col Daniel Davis

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[YouTube - The Duran - 2026-08-09T07:50:35+00:00]

Hormuz Leverage Could Become Long Term Trap

Hormuz Leverage Could Become Long Term Trap The Duran: Episode 2591 00:00:00 Who is actually negotiating over Hormuz 00:00:57 Iran's account contradicts US claims 00:01:54 History of failed talks and...

[YouTube - THETI Mapping - 2026-08-09T07:47:42+00:00]

Ukraine War: Key Battle for Stepnohe Explained #shorts

In July, control over Stepnohe's micro district 3 became crucial for Russian forces. This area provided vital access to northern Kamianske and allowed oversight of Ukrainian movements, creating a stra...

[YouTube - THETI Mapping - 2026-08-09T07:43:26+00:00]

INSANE Russian Push RECAPTURES Two Dnipro Villages! Russia Also Secures Markove!

Please like, share, comment, and subscribe - I greatly appreciate it :) Follow my Twitter - here's one of my recent tweets: https://x.com/ThetiMapping/status/2084668474668851561 Massive shoutout to ...

[YouTube - Dialogue Works - 2026-08-09T07:37:24+00:00]

Larry Johnson: Israel Drafts Solo Iran Strike Plan If Washington Won’t Move

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[YouTube - THETI Mapping - 2026-08-09T07:30:55+00:00]

Russian DRGs Infiltrate Ukrainian Lines: New Tactics Revealed #shorts

Russian sabotage groups are pushing nearly a kilometer north, infiltrating Ukrainian defenses by 3-4 kilometers. These small squads are targeting communications and clearing dugouts, degrading perimet...

[YouTube - Military Summary - 2026-08-09T07:28:16+00:00]

💥 TRAIN CARRYING NATO MILITARY EQUIPMENT NEAR VISHNEVOE DESTROYED #ukraine #russia #nato

[YouTube - THETI Mapping - 2026-08-09T07:20:10+00:00]

Ukraine War: Malaya Shcherbaky & Shcherbaky Fighting Intensifies #shorts

Despite Russian claims, Ukrainian forces remain in Malaya Shcherbaky and Shcherbaky. Geolocated footage shows Russian strikes hitting Ukrainian positions within the towns, indicating ongoing clashes a...

[YouTube - Stanislav Krapivnik - 2026-08-09T07:14:27+00:00]

guest Mark Sleboda. The Cost of Silence.

What has the cost of silence, the success or failure of the 40 day campaign to pressure Russia into a suicide agreement wrought the West and its Ukrainian proxy? Welcome to "In the Eyes of Truth". C...

[YouTube - Daniel Davis / Deep Dive - 2026-08-09T07:13:59+00:00]

TIME HAS COME: Ukraine Should Accept Russia Terms or LIKELY SUFFER TOTAL DEFEAT

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[YouTube - THETI Mapping - 2026-08-09T07:07:27+00:00]

Ukraine War: Russian Advances Near Sloviansk Explained #shorts

Russian forces are advancing southwest of Hryhorivka, aiming to dislodge Ukrainian holdouts from key positions. This strategic move seeks to secure a buffer zone and enable further advances towards th...

[YouTube - Stanislav Krapivnik - 2026-08-09T07:04:03+00:00]

Washington Decides? Why London’s Influence Is Overestimated – Krapivnik & Proud

00:00 Crisis of the American political system 03:52 Who influences whom: Washington and London 07:41 Protests and rising tensions in Britain 11:42 Police failures and public trust 15:02 Policing, acco...

[YouTube - Dialogue Works - 2026-08-09T05:33:02+00:00]

Larry Johnson: Top U.S. General Just Privately Broke With Trump Over Iran

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[YouTube - Judge Napolitano - Judging Freedom - 2026-08-09T02:34:35+00:00]

INTEL Roundtable - Weekly Wrap - 7-AUG w/ Larry Johnson, Pepe Escobar, & Scott Ritter

INTEL Roundtable - Weekly Wrap - 7-AUG w/ Larry Johnson, Pepe Escobar, & Scott Ritter

[YouTube - Dialogue Works - 2026-08-09T01:01:30+00:00]

Prof. Ted Postol: The Interceptor Math Doesn't Lie: US Air Defenses Are Now in 'Total Collapse'

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[YouTube - Daniel Davis / Deep Dive - 2026-08-08T22:53:46+00:00]

Netanyahu will Burn Entire Region in War to Stay in Power /frm IDF Soldier & Historian Omer Bartov

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[YouTube - Glenn Diesen - 2026-08-08T21:04:50+00:00]

Matthew Blackburn: The Plan to Pressure Russia Has a Huge Flaw

Matthew Blackburn is a political analyst who focuses on Russia and the post-Soviet space who publishes frequently on the National Interest and Responsible Statecraft. Follow Matthew Blackburn on X: h...

[YouTube - Daniel Davis / Deep Dive - 2026-08-08T19:52:41+00:00]

IRAN's LONG-RUN STRATEGY /Nima Alkhorshid & Lt Col Daniel Davis

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[YouTube - Judge Napolitano - Judging Freedom - 2026-08-08T17:43:23+00:00]

US vs Iran: Israel's Role & US Security Threat #shorts

The current situation in the Middle East is devastating US national interests and security. This escalation was fueled by Israeli pressure, pushing the US towards conflict with Iran. While serving Isr...

[YouTube - Rachel Blevins - 2026-08-08T17:37:50+00:00]

Iran Launches PREEMPTIVE STRIKE in Jordan + Saudi Arabia, US STRIKE Military in Iraq | Laith Marouf

Iran’s IRGC announced that it struck three oil tankers that ignored warnings in the Strait of Hormuz, bringing them to a halt. And that it targeted a U.S. Air Base and central military command center ...

[YouTube - THETI Mapping - 2026-08-08T15:24:47+00:00]

Ukraine War: Kozacha Lopan Russian Gains Detailed #shorts

Despite Ukrainian reinforcements, including the 425th Assault Regiment, Russian forces continue to advance in Kozacha Lopan, capturing new territory. The 58th Brigade's recent FPV strikes indicate sig...

[YouTube - Stanislav Krapivnik - 2026-08-08T15:18:08+00:00]

Driving Russia Krasnodarskii Krai to Moscow Part 7

Welcome to "In the Eyes of Truth". Click on the link to view more of my videos. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbebwdq5LqZ4&si=N0VNmCe6Be0mRwuS You can also follow me on: X @Staniskrapivnik My...

[YouTube - THETI Mapping - 2026-08-08T14:58:49+00:00]

Chernihivka Under Russian Control: Frontline Update #shorts

Russian forces have partially taken control of Chernihivka, infiltrating fortified areas and now conducting house-by-house searches. The advance continues northwards. #UkraineWar #Chernihivka #Russian...

[YouTube - Daniel Davis / Deep Dive - 2026-08-08T14:45:29+00:00]

fmr CIA Analyst Larry Johnson: US Grudgingly Returns to Diplomacy

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[YouTube - Rachel Blevins - 2026-08-08T14:40:03+00:00]

Saudi Arabia, Turkey + Pakistan Sign DEFENSE PACT Amid WAR in Iran, Yemen

Watch Episode 94 of 'SANCTIONED w/ Rachel Blevins' by becoming a Member here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ibqOZFrvTlY Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed a mutual defense pact on Friday, with a ...