Greg Stoker

Greg Stoker is a former US Army Ranger with a background in human intelligence collection and analysis. After serving four combat deployments in Afghanistan, he studied anthropology and International Relations at Columbia University. He is currently a military and geopolitical analyst, and a social media “influencer,” though he hates the term.

Escalation Flashpoint: Biden Approves Ukrainian Strikes Inside Russian Heartland

In this episode of State of Play: Russia, Ukraine, NATO and the US, cloak and dagger drama – leaked intelligence, NATO stay-behind operations, nuclear brinkmanship and how the Biden Administration will be remembered as one of the most reckless, violent, and foolhardy in US history.

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作者 Greg Stoker
State of Play Ep. 35 Website Feature photo

President Joe Biden’s executive legacy will likely be marked by genocide, reckless great-power politics, massive and escalating deportation policies, and nuclear brinkmanship. With two months remaining in office, the president has authorized the Armed Forces of Ukraine to employ ATACMS, a U.S. supersonic ballistic missile system, against Russian

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Empire in Decline: How the Trump Presidency and Forever Wars Will Destroy US Imperium

As the Democratic Party falters and Trump steps into office, U.S. policy on immigration, war, and economy is poised for a dramatic shift—one that could reshape the nation and its role in the world.

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作者 Greg Stoker
State of Play Ep. 33 The End of US Imperium Website Feature Image

If last week's U.S. election results took you by surprise, then you may not have been closely following the converging social, economic, and political issues coalescing in America—an empire in decline. On Tuesday, the majority of voting Americans cast their ballots for President-elect Donald Trump, choosing to accelerate that decline. The

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Trump Wins: What Is Next for America and the World?

With Trump set to assume the presidency once again, critical questions emerge about his platform and the Democratic Party’s future. What impact will this have on global geopolitics? Don’t miss tonight’s State of Play for insights into these pivotal developments.

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作者 Greg Stoker
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Donald J. Trump is president yet again, and while the focus must shift toward the future, the only rational response to Trump’s victory is radical action. An autopsy of the Harris campaign’s failures can provide valuable insights into the course forward. The DNC and Harris campaign relied heavily on appeals to figures like former Vice President

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Is Harris About to Blow the Election Over Israel? Greg Stoker Breaks it Down

Polls are tied, and Harris’ foreign policy, particularly Gaza, may cost her everything. Join Greg Stoker tonight to uncover why this election could spell disaster for America, no matter who wins

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作者 Greg Stoker
State of Play Ep. 30 Elections Website Feature Image

With two weeks to go, the polls for the presidential election are essentially tied, with neither candidate ahead by even a single percentage point, according to a New York Times poll that examined the averages of the five key battleground states: Pennsylvania, Michigan, Nevada, Wisconsin and North Carolina. Partisan organizations like the

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Green Beret Alan Shebaro: Israeli Tactics and the Reality Behind the Gaza Conflict

Green Beret Alan Shebaro returns from the occupied West Bank to reveal how Israeli military tactics focus on land grabs and displacement, not the defeat of resistance forces.

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State of Play Ep. 29 Alan Shebaro Website Feature image

According to mainstream political discourse, the ongoing genocide in Palestine, now dragging into its second year with no end in sight, is still technically a “war.” A lack of political will to force Netanyahu’s government to the table and the resiliency of the resistance ensures that the violence will continue. If the Israeli government were

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Natural Disasters vs War Crimes – American Media Has Chosen

While the East Coast faces devastation from two hurricanes, media coverage turns toward Israel’s conflicts and U.S. election campaigns, leaving residents wondering why foreign aid flows while disaster relief falls short.

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作者 Greg Stoker
State of Play Ep. 28 Hassan Gibly Website Feature Image

As the 24-hour media cycle churns on, the humanitarian crisis along the East Coast of the United States persists. Two consecutive hurricanes have displaced tens of thousands, with nearly half a million residents still without power five days after Hurricane Milton made landfall. Yet the media has shifted its focus, fixating on the pre-election

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Israel to Strike: Iran Not an Existential Threat to the West with Dr. Assal Rad

Iran is often described as both fragile and menacing in U.S. discourse. With Dr. Assal Rad, we unpack how this paradox justifies U.S. intervention and serves broader imperialist goals in the Middle East.

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作者 Greg Stoker
State of Play Ep. 27 Dr. Assal Rad Website Feature image

Iran is overwhelmingly portrayed by the collective West as an existential threat to the survival of Israel and, to a lesser extent, to U.S. national security interests. The issue with this narrative lies in how the Iranian government is depicted. On one hand, it's presented as weak and constantly on the brink of collapse. On the other, it's seen as

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