
Mensch-Kight Geopolitics (formerly Inside Israel News)
By Isaac Kight


E144: A Talk With Guest David Nabhan About Senator John Fetterman
Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) is under attack by left wing activists and some on his own staff over his mental health. The real reason for the attacks? His support for Israel and sensible policies that have the broad support of average Pennsylvanians, and Americans. David Nabhan wrote an Op-Ed in the Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle about how the health concerns around the Senator are politically motivated.

E143 China Caves in Trade War and Are Drones the Future of the US Navy?
Trump brings China to the table to work out a trade deal. Israel launches a major new offensive in Gaza. Russia continues to defy Trump and refuses to end the war, will Trump continue to let them get away with it? No Iran deal as yet. Ukraine develops a drone like the "Crazy Horse" drone I have imagined in past episodes. Supplement: Terrorism in the US, a young Israeli couple were gunned down in Washington DC tonight. The terrorist shouted "Free Palestine" upon his arrest.

E142: What is Next for the US Economy and Tensions Rise Between India and Pakistan
Will the US economy succumb to recession? India and Pakistan draw closer to war following terrorist attacks on Hindus in India. Will Pakistan cease its support for terrorism in India? China may be secretly negotiating with the US to end the trade war. Have US negotiations with Iran gone off track? Putin has played Donald Trump and now the Donald seems to be changing his tone on the Russia- Ukraine War. A Ukrainian sea drone has shot down a Russian fighter plane. The new capabilities of inexpensive drones in warfare.

E141: No Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine and Tensions Rise Between India and Pakistan
President Trump has been unable to broker a ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine. Following a horrific terror attack in Kashmir against Hindu tourists, India vows to hunt down the culprits. Pakistan has long supported and financed terror groups in Kashmir and bears significant responsibility. What are the scenarios for war with China over Taiwan? What are some of the approaches China might take and what might result from these? Also, who is an expert and how do we combat the woke right?

E140: Tariff Wars and Iran's Last Chance to Negotiate
Trump's tariff policies explained. Trump's policies continue to be popular despite constant attacks. The US continues to pressure Iran over its nuclear program. In Canada the Conservatives regain the lead. Polls show the Israeli opposition parties in the lead, but don't count Netanyahu out just yet. Also, learn about the F-47 America's 6th Gen fighter.

E139: The US and Israel Prepare to Bomb Iranian Nuclear Sites and Tariff Wars
President Trump has levied tariffs against many US trade partners to encourage them to lower their tariffs on American exports. Israel and the US hold high level military meetings to coordinate attack plans against Iran and its nuclear sites. The US is building up its forces in the Middle East. Trump expresses frustration at the lack of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Was his approach to the conflict wrong from the start? Israel continues to crack down on Hamas in Gaza.

E138: Russia and Hamas Reject Ceasefires US Bombs the Houthis
Russia and Hamas Reject Ceasefires US Bombs the Houthis

E137: President Trump Addresses Congress
President Donald Trump addresses a join session of Congress. In this special episode I will discuss the speech and its immediate impact on American and world politics.

E136: Bibas Children Returned and Trump-Zelenskyy Fireside Spat
Hamas made a large celebration of the return of the bodies of children murdered by terrorists. Then, they did not return the body of Shiri Bibas, the boys' mother, substituting a Gazan woman instead. These antics are unforgivable. Trump and Zelekskyy have a Fireside Spat in the Oval Office. Has America abandoned the moral foreign policy of Ronald Reagan? Why is America bullying its allies and giving moral victories to its enemies?

E135: Bibas Children Confirmed Dead - Will Appeasement Lead to WW3?
Kfir Bibas who was a baby when kidnapped by Hamas and Ariel Bibas who was 4 years old when kidnapped are confirmed dead; their bodies are to be returned soon. Donald Trump posts an attack on Zelenskyy full of factual inaccuracies and Russian misinformation. Is Trump going to appease Putin and make WW3 inevitable? Is there a threat to American Democracy? If so, is it hidden "Nazis" or those openly advocating for fascism?

E134: Trump Proposes Relocating Gaza Palestinians and USAID Scandal
Donald Trump proposes relocating some or all of the Palestinians living in Gaza temporarily or permanently. Is this likely to come to pass? What is Trump working towards? USAID was paying for Hamas terror tunnels. How can the US budget process be improved? Is the right warming to Ukraine?

E133: Israel Agrees to A Ceasefire with Hamas in Exchange for Hostages
Israel agrees to release Hamas terrorists in exchange for hostages. Trump signs executive orders to sanction the ICC after it charged Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu with frivolous charges. Trump suggests relocating some of the Palestinians in Gaza. Was the Equal Rights Amendment ratified?

E132: Trump Seeks to Redraw US Borders and Negotiations Continue for the Release of Hostages Taken by Hamas
Donald Trump's election has been certified as he seeks US control of the Panama Canal and Greenland. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns in Canada as British PM Keir Starmer is embroiled in scandal; will 2025 see the collapse of the western left? President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appears on the Lex Fridman podcast in an excellent interview addressing the major challenges facing Ukraine.

E131: 2024 Year in Review
A review of the year with a discussion of the analysis offered on Inside Israel News and the predictions that did or did not come to pass. Also, a discussion of naval procurement and new ideas for defense and deterrent.

E130: Syria Collapses, Winning World War III by Proxy
Donald Trump's cabinet is coming together. What would this election have looked like with Direct Election or the District System (wherein congressional districts choose their own electors). Israel agrees to a ceasefire with Hezbollah. With Iranian proxies weakened and Russia busy elsewhere, Bashar Al-Assad's regime in Syria collapses. Israel has driven Iranian proxies back to Iraq and Yemen in a tectonic shift on favor of the allied powers. France's government is voted out and President Macron is in a bind. German elections are coming up, what will the next coalition look like? Romania annuls its presidential election due to foreign interference.

E129: Trump Wins A Second Term, Iran Faces a Change in Leadership
Trump has won another term in office. Analysis of the election and looks forward to the next several elections. Election predictions were largely correct. Israel continues to destroy Iran's proxies in Gaza and Lebanon. Israel destroyed a weapons facility critical to Iran's nuclear program. Rumors that Ali Khameini may be dying, who will succeed hims Iran's Supreme Leader? What are the implications of Trump's cabinet nominees for the Axis Powers? Germany faces new elections.

E128: Will there be a "Red Wave?" Israel and Iran prepare for further conflict.
A look at the current polls days before the US Presidential Election. Will there be a “Red Wave?” Look at Senate and House races. Israel prepares to strike back at Iran for the attempted assassination of Prime Minister Netanyahu as Iran prepares a response to Israel’s recent counterstrike. How will the Axis leaders respond to the results of US elections?

E127: Sinwar Eliminated as Israel Prepares to Strike Back at Iran
Yahya Sinwar, the senior Hamas commander in Gaza, is eliminated. Israel prepares to strike back at Iran for their ballistic missile attack. Israel continues operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Is the United States headed for a "Red Wave" in November? North Korea sends troops to fight against Ukraine as WW3 by Proxy escalates.

E126: Iran Launches Missiles at Israel - International News Commentary
Israel decapitates Hezbullah by killing Hassan Nasrallah. Iran fires hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel. What will be Israel's response? US Vice Presidential debate analysis. What are the strategic threats to the United States and how do we prevent these nightmare scenarios? Ukraine has Russia stymied in Donbas as Ukrainian forces continue to advance in the Kursk Oblast in Russia. Japan has a new reformist Prime Minister Ishiba, Shigeru.

E125: Second Assassination Attempt Against Trump - News Commentary on Israel & International Affairs
Yet another assassination attempt against Trump this time by an antisemitic psychopath. Six Israeli Hostages are murdered by Hamas. Will Israel have to go into Lebanon to deal with Hezbollah? Ukraine invades Russia, attacks deep inside Russia, and slows Russia's advance in the Donbas. Status update on WW3 by Proxy.

E124: Polls Swing Back to Trump and Hamas Rejects Another Ceasefire; News Commentary on Israel & International Affairs
After a brief honeymoon for Harris, Trump resumes his lead in the polls. Will RFK drop out of the race and endorse Trump? Hamas refuses to negotiate for a ceasefire. Iran backs down in threat to attack Israel in retaliation for Hamas leader's assassination. Ukraine invades Russia as Russian forces make slow gains in Dunbas. Venezuelans continue to protest for their freedom.

E123: Assassination Attempt on Trump, Biden Quits, Netanyahu Addresses Congress News Commentary on Israel & International Affairs

E122: Biden's Debate Performance and Israel Negotiates for Ceasefire; News Commentary on Israel & International Affairs
Biden defends his candidacy following his poor debate performance. Trump has taken a clear lead in the Presidential election. Israel continues to respond to Hezbollah provocation from Lebanon. Netanyahu's government negotiates for a comprehensive ceasefire with Hamas and Hezbollah. How should NATO handle the Ukraine War? Britain and France see the rise of leftwing parties in recent elections as the rest of Europe moves right.

E121: Chaos After European Parliament Elections - News Commentary on Israel & International Affairs
Donald Trump continues to lead I the polls, now Minnesota and Virginia are in play. Who will be Trump's VP nominee? Israel wraps up major operation in Gaza and switches gears to longer term control of the area. Hezbollah continues to provoke Israel as the IDF approves a major operation in Lebanon against the Iranian proxy group. European Parliament elections mean major defeats for many of Europe's governing parties. France will see snap Parliamentary elections. UK elections are coming up starring Brexiteer Nigel Farrage.

E120: Trump is Convicted Can He Still Win? News Commentary on Israel & International Affairs

E119: Iranian President Raisi Dies and IDF Finds Rafah Tunnels

E118: Israel Moves to Finish Hamas in Rafah

E117: Rafah Operation Imminent

E116: Israel Strikes Back and What is Bibi's Future?

E115: Iran Attacks Israel

E114: Final Showdown in Rafah, Biden Turns on Israel at the UN

E113 Interview with Ryan McBeth: the IDF in Gaza

E112: Trump Wins GOP Primary & Will France Intervene in Ukraine?

E111: Of Tyrants and Terrorists

E110: Gaza War Enters Final Phase What is in Store for Trump’s Second Presidency

E109: Gaza City Falls and 2024 Presidential Election Analysis

E108: Hamas Refuses Ceasefire and How Will Gaza be Rebuilt?

E107: Hamas Breaks Ceasefire and Universities Embrace Antisemitism

E106: Israeli Hostages Return and What is Antisemitism

E105: Israel at War Hamas Encircled as its Leaders Flee

E104: Israel at war: Ground Operations Begin in Gaza and WW3 by Proxy

E103: Israel At War - Hamas Must be Defeated

E102: Israel at War - Netanyahu Orders a Major Operation in Gaza

E101: “We are at War” Hamas Launches Unprovoked Attack on Civilians

E100: Listener Questions and Stop the Dehumanization

E99: Israel’s Judicial Reform Passes and Will China Attack Taiwan?

E98: Battle of Jenin and Ukraine Update

E97: Antisemitism and Violence on Campus

E96: Is Iran Close to a Nuclear Weapon?
