This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von

#675 - Professor Jiang

Aug 13, 2026 · 1h 49m

Summary

Theo Von interviews Professor Zhang, a geopolitics expert who uses game theory to analyze the escalating conflict in the Middle East. They discuss the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, the potential for war expansion involving Ukraine and Russia, and the historical influence of the "Clean Break Memo" on US foreign policy. The conversation covers proxy wars, economic sanctions, and the risks of civilizational collapse.

Topics discussed

Introduction to Professor Zhang and Predictive History Game Theory and the Ukraine-Russia Conflict Global Economic Nexus: Middle East, Africa, and Food Security Middle East Geopolitics: Iran, Proxies, and Mossad Influence Escalation Ladder: US-Iran Conflict and Nuclear Risks The Clean Break Memo and the Greater Israel Project Wesley Clark's 7 Countries Plan and Surveillance States Eschatology, Zionism, and Religious Motivations for War Secret Societies, Capitalism, and Transnational Networks US-China Relations, Taiwan, and Global Demographics Consciousness, Joy, and the Value of Prediction
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