YouTube Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-05-18

Updated on May 17, 2026 at 8:46:26 PM GMT

Part 2 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 18 YouTube Channels and located 60 current videos out of 270 reviewed.


Today's featured videos are:
Alex Christoforou, Glenn Greenwald, Middle East Eye, Afterburn Defense, ILTV Israel News, TheRedPillDiaries, Breaking Points, Geopolitical Economy Report, The Grayzone, RonPaulLibertyReport, Garland Nixon, Tucker Carlson, Through the eyes of, Neutrality Studies, Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp.

[YouTube - Alex Christoforou - 2026-05-17T20:30:54+00:00]

Starmer, resign with dignity. US prepares new Iran attack, Cuba prepares for invasion. Bulgaria WINS

Topic 2058 Europe is cracking at every seam: Alex Christoforou reports live from Belgrade on Keir Starmer's imminent resignation, Ukraine's massive overnight drone strike on Moscow with over 120 UAVs ...

[YouTube - Glenn Greenwald - 2026-05-17T20:30:36+00:00]

Is Germany Helping to DEPORT Ukrainian Men to the Front Lines?

Follow Glenn Greenwald's writing and other journalism at Substack, where you can become a member: https://greenwald.substack.com/ All videos now available as a podcast! Find full episodes here: https...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-05-17T20:16:10+00:00]

Israeli settlers set Palestinian car on fire

“Tonight I won’t sleep. I swear I’ll stay sitting by the window, thinking: ‘Now they’ll come from here,’ or ‘they’ll appear from there.’” Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian home early Sunday mor...

[YouTube - Afterburn Defense - 2026-05-17T20:15:08+00:00]

They Turned a Crop Duster into a Combat Machine #shorts #military

We got exclusive access inside the L3Harris facility in Waco, Texas where the OA-1K Sky Raider II is built — from the moment an 802 Air Tractor rolls in until it rolls out as a combat-ready precision ...

[YouTube - ILTV Israel News - 2026-05-17T20:08:53+00:00]

Iran War on verge of escalation? Reports and deployments highlight potential for escalation

WATCH NOW: ILTV 24/7, LIVE News from Israel in English — Breaking Updates, Culture & Analysis. #israel #hostagerelease #breakingnews #iltvdailynews #livecoverage

[YouTube - Afterburn Defense - 2026-05-17T19:50:36+00:00]

INSIDE The Factory: Crop Duster to Combat Aircraft the OA-1K Skyraider II

We spent two days in Waco, Texas, inside the L3Harris facility where the Sky Raider II International™ is built. From the beginning, where an 802 Air Tractor enters the production line until it rolls o...

[YouTube - ILTV Israel News - 2026-05-17T19:17:17+00:00]

Israel Bonds Honored With Commemorative Stamp Marking $51 Billion Raised For Israel

Israel Bonds is marking 75 years of supporting the State of Israel, raising more than $51 billion to strengthen the country’s economy through both prosperity and crisis. In recognition of this milesto...

[YouTube - Afterburn Defense - 2026-05-17T19:02:16+00:00]

China Helped Pakistan in Combat | J-10CE's First Real War

Beijing confirmed Chinese engineers were at Pakistani air bases supporting J-10CE operations during Operation Sindoor in May 2025. Today we discuss PL-15 & the J-10CE's combat performance data, what C...

[YouTube - TheRedPillDiaries - 2026-05-17T19:01:30+00:00]

The War Report ft. Carl Zha-- Everything Has Changed!

In this episode I will have my friend Carl Zha from his 'Silk & Steel' podcast ( www.youtube.com/@carlzha ) chopping things up with me on every geopolitical issue and topic. We will discuss Africa, La...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-05-17T18:34:07+00:00]

Spanish star Javier Bardem says 'narrative changing' on Gaza

Spanish actor Javier Bardem said “the narrative is changing” on Israel and that he is getting “more work than ever” despite campaigning for Palestine. Bardem made the comments during an interview at ...

[YouTube - ILTV Israel News - 2026-05-17T17:59:31+00:00]

Israel Daily News - May 17, 2026 | U.S. & Israel Preparing New Iran Strikes

On today’s episode of ILTV Daily News: the United States and Israel are reportedly preparing for a possible renewal of major military strikes against Iran as President Trump warns Tehran to “make a de...

[YouTube - Alex Christoforou - 2026-05-17T17:18:49+00:00]

SARMAT ready, Europe not afraid as Palantir meets Zelensky. Donbass capture in 2026. MERZ BOOED

Topic 2054 Russia has announced the successful test of the Sarmat ICBM and confirmed its deployment in 2026, as military commanders tell Putin the Donbass will be fully captured by autumn, at which po...

[YouTube - Breaking Points - 2026-05-17T15:49:02+00:00]

Professor Pape: China ‘EATING OUR LUNCH’ Amid US EMPIRE DECLINE

Krystal and Saagar are joined by Prof Pape to discuss the latest on Trump's trip to China and the war in Iran. Robert Pape: https://escalationtrap.substack.com/ Sign up for a PREMIUM Breaking Point...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-05-17T15:35:38+00:00]

Audience boos Israel during Eurovision song contest final in Vienna

The audience could be heard booing Israel during the Eurovision song contest final in Vienna on Saturday. As the votes were being counted and announced, with Israel taking the lead at one stage durin...

[YouTube - Geopolitical Economy Report - 2026-05-17T15:34:07+00:00]

Trump boasts ‘we’re like pirates’, as US seizes Iran’s ships and oil

Donald Trump boasted that the US government acts “like pirates”, seizing Iran’s ships and oil. He said: “We took over the cargo, took over the oil. It’s a very profitable business... We’re like pirate...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-05-17T15:18:58+00:00]

Islamophobic French group Collectif Nemesis speaks at Unite the Kingdom rally in London

"We are... Alone agains the system that wants to destroy our Christian civilisation," said Alice Cordier, founder and leader of the French anti-migrant and Islamophobic group Collectif Nemesis. Self-...

[YouTube - The Grayzone - 2026-05-17T15:07:14+00:00]

Meet the Lebanese rescue workers being targeted by Israel

In a report from Southern Lebanon, The Grayzone’s Wyatt Reed met with members of Nabatiyeh Rescue, who were repeatedly targeted by Israeli drone strikes as they attempted to rescue the victims of Isra...

[YouTube - ILTV Israel News - 2026-05-17T15:01:42+00:00]

MEGA BAR MITZVAH CELEBRATION | Tefillin for Orphaned Boys

https://colelchabad.org/tefillin/ WATCH NOW: ILTV 24/7, LIVE News from Israel in English — Breaking Updates, Culture & Analysis. #israel #hostagerelease #breakingnews #iltvdailynews #livecoverage...

[YouTube - RonPaulLibertyReport - 2026-05-17T14:56:46+00:00]

Tucker Carlson A 'Domestic Terrorist'?

White House counterterrorism advisor Sebastian Gorka has opened the door to consider conservative voices like Tucker Carlson "domestic terrorists." How? By claiming they are no longer considered conse...

[YouTube - Garland Nixon - 2026-05-17T14:45:41+00:00]

ANDREI MARTYANOV - THE IRAN WAR IS LOST AND EU LEADERS PURSUE A SUICIDAL POLICY AGAINST RUSSIA

ANDREI MARTYANOV - THE IRAN WAR IS LOST AND EU LEADERS PURSUE A SUICIDAL POLICY AGAINST RUSSIA 10 FOIL HAT AND OTHER MERCHANDISE FOR SALE HERE: https://garlandnixonmerchstore.itemorder.com/shop/home...

[YouTube - Geopolitical Economy Report - 2026-05-17T14:38:33+00:00]

Media admits: Iran destroyed US military bases, USA running out of missiles, war costs $1 TRILLION

Donald Trump claims Iran has been "militarily defeated", but many reports have come out showing this to be a lie. Tehran destroyed the majority of US military bases in West Asia (aka the Middle East),...

[YouTube - Afterburn Defense - 2026-05-17T13:45:31+00:00]

OA-1K Skyraider II - Air Force Specials Operations NEWEST Plane

Afterburn Links: Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LowdownNews Website: https://bit.ly/Afterburn_Website Merch: https://bit.ly/AfterburnMerch Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/theafterburnpodcast Podcas...

[YouTube - Geopolitical Economy Report - 2026-05-17T13:01:25+00:00]

US corporations are desperate, and want Trump to help them get back into China

Donald Trump's trade war against China failed, backfired, and hurt many US corporations. Companies like Nvidia are desperate to get back into the Chinese market, whereas Apple and Elon Musk's Tesla de...

[YouTube - Breaking Points - 2026-05-17T12:50:20+00:00]

Trump BRINGS OLIGARCHS To Beg Xi For Deal

Saagar is joined by Andy Browne to discuss Trump's oligarch backed trip to China. Andy Browne: https://www.semafor.com/author/andy-browne Semafor: https://www.semafor.com/vertical/china Sign up fo...

[YouTube - Garland Nixon - 2026-05-17T12:27:04+00:00]

DR ANTHONY MONTEIRO - THE CRUMBLING IMPERIAL WAR MACHINE BRINGS ECONOMIC PAIN HOME TO THE PEOPLE

DR ANTHONY MONTEIRO - THE CRUMBLING IMPERIAL WAR MACHINE BRINGS ECONOMIC PAIN HOME TO THE PEOPLE 10 FOIL HAT AND OTHER MERCHANDISE FOR SALE HERE: https://garlandnixonmerchstore.itemorder.com/shop/hom...

[YouTube - ILTV Israel News - 2026-05-17T12:20:53+00:00]

On The Hour – May 17, 2026 | Israel Strikes Hezbollah, Hamas Leader Killed, Iran Tensions Soar

Israel secured a dramatic second-place finish at Eurovision despite mounting boycott pressure across Europe, while reports emerged of possible renewed military action against Iran as President Trump w...

[YouTube - Tucker Carlson - 2026-05-17T12:10:02+00:00]

Was the CIA Behind JFK’s Death?

Watch more here: https://www.youtube.com/@TuckerCarlson/featured

[YouTube - Tucker Carlson - 2026-05-17T11:52:42+00:00]

Tucker’s Heated Debate With Kevin O’Leary

Watch more here: https://www.youtube.com/@TuckerCarlson/featured

[YouTube - ILTV Israel News - 2026-05-17T10:48:24+00:00]

ILTV News Flash – May 17, 2026

The IDF confirmed it killed Izzadin El Haddad, Hamas’s current leader in Gaza and chief of its military wing, in a precision airstrike in Gaza City, describing him as one of the masterminds behind the...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-05-17T10:31:04+00:00]

"These People Are Not My Allies" - On Tucker, MAGA and Palestine | Simone Zimmerman | UNAPOLOGETIC

"The anti-Israel movement within MAGA, these people are not my allies." Simone Zimmerman, co-founder of IfNotNow and subject of the documentary Israelism, spoke to UNAPOLOGETIC where she argued that ...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-05-17T09:18:16+00:00]

Police arrest man dressed as grim reaper during Nakba Day protest in London

Police arrested a man dressed as the Grim Reaper during the Nakba Day protest in London on Saturday. Footage appears to show an officer telling the man that he is under arrest using powers granted un...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-05-17T08:17:03+00:00]

Israeli settlers storm Silwan neighbourhood in occupied East Jerusalem

Israeli settlers stormed the Batn al-Hawa neighbourhood in Silwan in occupied East Jerusalem. The settlers were seen touring the area under the protection of Israeli soldiers. One settler could be se...

[YouTube - Glenn Greenwald - 2026-05-17T08:15:29+00:00]

INSANE: "Huge Numbers of Americans" Are Serving in the Israel Defense Forces

Follow Glenn Greenwald's writing and other journalism at Substack, where you can become a member: https://greenwald.substack.com/ All videos now available as a podcast! Find full episodes here: https...

[YouTube - Through the eyes of - 2026-05-17T08:04:32+00:00]

It's a CRAZY World.

#elonmusk #miami #brussels #latestnews #newsupdate #phuket **SUPPORT THE CHANNEL ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/u36808599?fan_landing=true **PAYPAL:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_donations&...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-05-17T07:59:48+00:00]

Pro-immigration campaign sneaks into Tommy Robinson rally

A giant screen truck displaying pro-immigration messages was driven into A Tommy Robinson rally in London as part of a campaign organised by activist group Led By Donkeys. The screen showed slogans i...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-05-17T07:58:47+00:00]

Kellie-Jay Keen faces backlash over hate remarks on Islam

"We have to remove Islam from every single place." Kellie-Jay Keen, who describes herself as a women’s rights activist, is facing strong criticism after publicly making racist remarks during a Tommy ...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-05-17T07:51:14+00:00]

Hanan al-Barghouti details abuse in Israel's Damon prison

Freed Palestinian prisoner Hanan al-Barghouti detailed the abuse and harsh treatment women prisoners face by Israeli authorities in Damon prison. She witnessed how the women's section experienced freq...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-05-17T07:50:51+00:00]

Protesters speak to MEE from Nakba day march in central London

Protesters spoke to MEE from the Nakba day march in central London on Saturday. Many expressed their frustration with the British government for its diplomatic support of Israel throughout its genoci...

[YouTube - Geopolitical Economy Report - 2026-05-17T07:35:42+00:00]

The REAL reason why Trump traveled to China

Why did Donald Trump take a trip to China? The answer can be clearly seen in the people he traveled with: the CEOs of a dozen top US corporations, including billionaires Elon Musk, Jensen Huang of Nvi...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-05-17T07:33:13+00:00]

250,000 protestors march in London to commemorate Nakba Day

250,000 protestors marched in London to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Nakba on Saturday, according to organisers. The event marks the anniversary of the expulsion of 750,000 Palestinians an...

[YouTube - Tucker Carlson - 2026-05-17T07:31:59+00:00]

Another 9/11 Coincidence

Watch more here: https://www.youtube.com/@TuckerCarlson/featured

[YouTube - Garland Nixon - 2026-05-17T07:31:34+00:00]

RUMORS FLYING THAT TRUMP WILL ATTACK IRAN WITHIN DAYS - CONTROLLED ECONOMIC DESTRUCTION

RUMORS FLYING THAT TRUMP WILL ATTACK IRAN WITHIN DAYS - CONTROLLED ECONOMIC DESTRUCTION 10 FOIL HAT AND OTHER MERCHANDISE FOR SALE HERE: https://garlandnixonmerchstore.itemorder.com/shop/home/ BITCO...

[YouTube - Tucker Carlson - 2026-05-17T07:29:51+00:00]

Miriam Adelson’s Dark Plot is Working…

Watch more here: https://www.youtube.com/@TuckerCarlson/featured

[YouTube - Alex Christoforou - 2026-05-17T07:23:46+00:00]

Putin DECREE raises concerns in WEST. Zelensky FEARS Kiev strike, Finland drone FAFO. CUBA ultimatum

Topic 2057 Vladimir Putin heads to China on May 19 and 20 for talks with Xi Jinping just days after Trump's Beijing visit, and Alex Christoforou of The Duran breaks down what this Xi Putin meeting rea...

[YouTube - Tucker Carlson - 2026-05-17T07:19:04+00:00]

Netanyahu, Murdoch, Shapiro All Against Trump

Watch more here: https://www.youtube.com/@TuckerCarlson/featured

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-05-17T06:58:49+00:00]

Arrests made as Tommy Robinson's far-right supporters rally in central London

Several were arrested across the protests held in central London on Saturday, as Tommy Robinson's far-right supporters marched through the city and rallied at Parliament Square. Flying British and En...

[YouTube - Garland Nixon - 2026-05-17T06:54:43+00:00]

EXECUTIVE INTEL REPORT PRESENTS - IRAN AMB. TO MEXICO - FORMER PM OF TURKEY

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[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-05-17T06:00:21+00:00]

Tommy Robinson sparks outrage with anti-Muslim hate speech at London rally

"I would stop Islam." Far-right activist Tommy Robinson made extreme anti-Muslim and anti-migrant remarks during an exclusive interview with pro-Israeli activist Weronika Rogowska at a rally in Londo...

[YouTube - Garland Nixon - 2026-05-17T05:53:43+00:00]

TRUMP GOES TO CHINA - THE WOUNDED BEAST LOOKS FOR ANOTHER BLOODY WAR IN THE ASIAN PACIFIC

TRUMP GOES TO CHINA - THE WOUNDED BEAST LOOKS FOR ANOTHER BLOODY WAR IN THE ASIAN PACIFIC 10 FOIL HAT AND OTHER MERCHANDISE FOR SALE HERE: https://garlandnixonmerchstore.itemorder.com/shop/home/ BIT...

[YouTube - Neutrality Studies - 2026-05-17T05:04:55+00:00]

Professor EXPOSES the Transatlantic Epstein Class (Formation) | Prof. Kees v.d. Pijl

If it seems to you as if Western countries are ruled by a bunch of WEF globalist elites that have more in common with each other than with the vast majority of people in their countries, then that is ...

[YouTube - Garland Nixon - 2026-05-17T02:50:04+00:00]

G NIXON, J THOMAS WEEKLY UPDATE EP 2 - TRUMP FLOPS ON CHINA - IRAN REJECTS TRUMP'S ULTIMATUM

G NIXON, J THOMAS WEEKLY UPDATE EP 2 - TRUMP FLOPS ON CHINA - IRAN REJECTS TRUMP'S ULTIMATUM 10 FOIL HAT AND OTHER MERCHANDISE FOR SALE HERE: https://garlandnixonmerchstore.itemorder.com/shop/home/ ...

[YouTube - RonPaulLibertyReport - 2026-05-17T02:47:27+00:00]

The Staggering Cost Of The Iran War

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's claim that the Iran war has cost the US $25 billion is laughable. The actual cost according to a new study is at least three times more than that. And that leaves out ...

[YouTube - Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp - 2026-05-17T02:18:28+00:00]

Xi Warns Trump of 'Clashes and Conflicts' Over Taiwan, Chinese Tankers Allowed in Hormuz, and More

Sponsor: https://expatmoney.com/antiwar Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebank Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.antiwar.com/newsletter/ Listen on Apple: http...

[YouTube - Garland Nixon - 2026-05-17T01:47:53+00:00]

THE WIT & WISDOM OF MARK SLEBODA - EU THREATENS RUSSIA - PUTIN FOLLOWING TRUMP TO CHINA - IRAN WAR

THE WIT & WISDOM OF MARK SLEBODA - EU THREATENS RUSSIA - PUTIN FOLLOWING TRUMP TO CHINA - IRAN WAR 10 FOIL HAT AND OTHER MERCHANDISE FOR SALE HERE: https://garlandnixonmerchstore.itemorder.com/shop/h...

[YouTube - RonPaulLibertyReport - 2026-05-17T01:18:58+00:00]

Trump Going Back To Failed 'Project Freedom'?

After calling the Iranian counter-proposal "totally unacceptable," President Trump is threatening to reinstate the failed "Project Freedom" policy of escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz via...

[YouTube - RonPaulLibertyReport - 2026-05-17T00:49:23+00:00]

'Project Freedom' Or 'Project Market Manipulation'?

Just two days into the US Administration's "Project Freedom," the project has been abandoned. No ships followed the US-claimed route out of the Hormuz Strait. It was a farce. But it did move markets a...

[YouTube - TheRedPillDiaries - 2026-05-17T00:27:45+00:00]

Live with Col. Lawrence Wilkerson - The World Has Changed

We will have an esteemed guest, geopolitical & economic analyst Dr. Lawrence Freeman here with us to discuss the rise of the Global South Nations and the consequences of this rise for the imperial Wes...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-05-16T23:30:01+00:00]

Israeli settler blindfolds and binds elderly Palestinian man

Footage appears to show an Israeli settler dragging a blindfolded and bound elderly Palestinian man into a road in the village of Beit Iksa in the West Bank. In videos shared on local media, the arme...

[YouTube - RonPaulLibertyReport - 2026-05-16T22:38:59+00:00]

Wars Aren't Free -- American People Experience Skyrocketing Debt Delinquencies

Once again, President Trump reminds us in an interview that the Iran War was for Israel and Gulf nations. As the negative effects of this blunder continue to permeate through American society, the Ame...

[YouTube - Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp - 2026-05-16T22:37:48+00:00]

Israel Bombs Cars on Major Lebanese Highway, US Surging Military Flights Near Cuba, and More

Sponsor: https://expatmoney.com/antiwar Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebank Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.antiwar.com/newsletter/ Listen on Apple: http...