Geopolitics with Ghost Ep. 34: Russia, Afghanistan, and the Battle for Sovereignty - August 29, 2025

Ghost unpacks the latest global power plays, starting with Russia’s surprising move to recognize the Taliban government and its pledge to support Afghanistan in fighting terrorism and drug trafficking. He ties this shift to Trump’s Doha Agreement and exposes how U.S. interventions fueled the opium trade and destabilized the region. From there, Ghost examines Afghanistan’s central role in pipeline politics, Pakistan’s decades-long entanglement with U.S. intelligence, and the broader fight over Eurasian sovereignty. The episode then pivots to Trump’s dominance in Ukraine peace talks, his tariffs strategy, and Europe’s fragile position in the conflict. Ghost also breaks down U.S. influence operations in Greenland, Denmark’s pushback, and the Pentagon’s plan to shift Greenland into NORTHCOM, raising questions about sovereignty and strategy in the Arctic. Wrapping up with Venezuela, he analyzes Maduro’s standoff with Trump’s naval buildup, narco-subs, and the coming showdown with cartels. Packed with sharp analysis, historical context, and bold predictions, this episode shows how sovereignty and geopolitics are colliding worldwide.