Geopolitics with Ghost Ep. 18: The Silk Road Revival, Kazakhstan’s Pivot, and the Hidden Wars for Trade - June 27, 2025

In this sweeping episode, Ghost breaks down why geography is destiny, and how the old Silk Road trade routes are being revived to reshape global power. He explores Kazakhstan’s sudden importance as Russia, China, and Iran link up railways and pipelines in a new Eurasian triangle that cuts out Western influence. From Chinese investment treaties and Saudi port expansions to Russia’s quiet nuclear deals across Africa and Central Asia, Ghost unpacks how the multipolar world is materializing beneath the headlines.

He dives into the Astana Process, the shadowy Astana city itself, and the strategic chessboard of Central Asia that echoes ancient Mongol invasions and Ottoman history. You’ll also hear why pipeline routes matter more than media narratives, how rare earth minerals in the Congo fuel everything from iPhones to missiles, and why seemingly disconnected conflicts in Ukraine, Armenia, and the DRC are all part of the same supply chain struggle. Complete with maps, historical context, and a big dose of skepticism about legacy media, this is a masterclass in understanding the economic and geographic forces behind today’s headlines.

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