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Lokman Karadag, PhD

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Ph.D. in Political Science | US-China Relations, Great Power Politics, DPRK, Nukes and Geopolitics, in East Asia and Pacific | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrLokmanKaradag/streams

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ’ฅIRAN WAR 2026: The Death of the 1979 Revolution? From Mossadegh to the Point of No Return YouTube video by Dr Lokman Karadag

๐ŸšจLIVESTREAM: Come and join us now for a deep dive into the forces shaping #Iranโ€™s past, present, and future.

www.youtube.com/live/NjP9AQr...

06.03.2026 10:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The #SouthChinaSea dispute is expanding into the cyber domain.

In my latest livestream with Dr Bich Tran, we discussed cyber commands in Vietnam & the Philippines, digital conflict, and escalation risks in Southeast Asia.

Watch the discussion here ๐Ÿ‘‡

#ASEAN #Cyber
www.youtube.com/live/Mztg5Xk...

05.03.2026 12:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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US-Africa Relations YouTube video by Dr Lokman Karadag

Today I had the privilege of sitting down with Dr Bob Job Wekesa for a deep and timely conversation on #US #Africa relations at a moment when global power is being recalibrated before our eyes.

Full Interview: ๐Ÿ‘‡

www.youtube.com/live/0WKjNd0...

03.03.2026 13:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Khamenei Fallen: Is This The End Of The Islamic Republic? YouTube video by Dr Lokman Karadag

In this emergency livestream, we went beyond breaking developments, we connected them to decades of Iranโ€™s political evolution.

Alongside Dr Maral Karimi (@maralkay.bsky.social) we charted not just whatโ€™s happening, but why it matters

#Iran #BreakingNews #Khamenei

www.youtube.com/live/2pMlOB7...

01.03.2026 19:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Khamenei Fallen: Is This The End Of The Islamic Republic? YouTube video by Dr Lokman Karadag

In this emergency livestream, we went beyond breaking developments, we connected them to decades of Iranโ€™s political evolution.

Alongside Dr Maral Karimi (@maralkay.bsky.social) we charted not just whatโ€™s happening, but why it matters

#Iran #BreakingNews #Khamenei

www.youtube.com/live/2pMlOB7...

01.03.2026 19:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Iran's revolutionary guards tell ships passage through Strait of Hormuz 'not allowed', EU naval mission official says.

28.02.2026 16:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ”ฅ The New Rules of Nuclear War: Is Deterrence Dead? YouTube video by Dr Lokman Karadag

Went live with Dr Anum A Khan asking whether we are entering a more dangerous nuclear era.

Cold War deterrence was bipolar. Today treaties are collapsing, China is expanding, and AI and hypersonic weapons shrink decision time.

Deterrence is becoming more fragile.

www.youtube.com/live/vpOMuOo...

27.02.2026 19:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ”ฅ The New Rules of Nuclear War: Is Deterrence Dead? YouTube video by Dr Lokman Karadag

Went live with Dr Anum A Khan asking whether we are entering a more dangerous nuclear era.

Cold War deterrence was bipolar. Today treaties are collapsing, China is expanding, and AI and hypersonic weapons shrink decision time.

Deterrence is becoming more fragile.

www.youtube.com/live/vpOMuOo...

27.02.2026 19:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Korean Peninsula Security and U.S.โ€“DPRK Diplomatic Engagement YouTube video by Dr Lokman Karadag

Just as #NorthKorea convened its #NinthPartyCongress, a critical event shaping Pyongyangโ€™s strategic direction, and as tensions between the United States and Iran escalated to the brink of open conflict, we held a timely and in-depth discussion on:

www.youtube.com/live/p5Qs-6q...

24.02.2026 13:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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85% of World Population 80% of Resources Will the Global South Rule 2030 YouTube video by Dr Lokman Karadag

The Global South is no longer just a passive participant in world history, it is becoming the main character. In 2026, we are witnessing the rise of a new Poly-Aligned world where nations countries from the #GlobalSouth are refusing to pick sides between great powers. www.youtube.com/live/ew-pAGr...

20.02.2026 20:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Korean Peninsula Security and U.S.โ€“DPRK Diplomatic Engagement YouTube video by Dr Lokman Karadag

Just as #NorthKorea convened its #NinthPartyCongress, a critical event shaping Pyongyangโ€™s strategic direction, and as tensions between the United States and Iran escalated to the brink of open conflict, we held a timely and in-depth discussion on:

www.youtube.com/live/p5Qs-6q...

24.02.2026 13:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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85% of World Population 80% of Resources Will the Global South Rule 2030 YouTube video by Dr Lokman Karadag

The Global South is no longer just a passive participant in world history, it is becoming the main character. In 2026, we are witnessing the rise of a new Poly-Aligned world where nations countries from the #GlobalSouth are refusing to pick sides between great powers. www.youtube.com/live/ew-pAGr...

20.02.2026 20:44 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ”ด WE ARE LIVE NOW: JOIN THE CONVERSATION! ๐Ÿ”ด

Join me and Phiwokuhle Mnyandu, PhD RIGHT NOW for a deep-dive analysis into the broad perspective of China-Africa relations. We are breaking down the insights that mainstream media is missing.

๐Ÿš€ JUMP INTO THE LIVESTREAM: www.youtube.com/live/PEpnHHg...

17.02.2026 18:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ”ด WE ARE LIVE NOW: JOIN THE CONVERSATION! ๐Ÿ”ด

Join me and Phiwokuhle Mnyandu, PhD RIGHT NOW for a deep-dive analysis into the broad perspective of China-Africa relations. We are breaking down the insights that mainstream media is missing.

๐Ÿš€ JUMP INTO THE LIVESTREAM: www.youtube.com/live/PEpnHHg...

17.02.2026 18:01 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It was my privilege to take part in this programme.

The bottom line is: Takaichi is so far so pragmatic. So long as ideology does not get too much in the way, no significant deviation in JPN foreign policy is expected.

13.02.2026 19:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ”ฅ Japanโ€™s Warning to the World: Takaichiโ€™s Rise & Asiaโ€™s New Power Balance YouTube video by Dr Lokman Karadag

๐Ÿ”ฅ Join us with @takutamaki.bsky.social live for an urgent and critical geopolitical breakdown. The sudden and powerful rise of Takaichi is fundamentally altering the regional landscape and rewriting the rules of the Asian power balance.

www.youtube.com/live/jU_CwW2...

13.02.2026 09:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต#Japan in the Post Western Order YouTube video by Dr Lokman Karadag

Join us in LIVESTREAM

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต#Japan in the Post Western Order

#JapanElection2026 #Japan #Takaichi #ASEAN #China

www.youtube.com/live/T2Gjv_X...

10.02.2026 09:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ”ฅ Japanโ€™s Warning to the World: Takaichiโ€™s Rise & Asiaโ€™s New Power Balance YouTube video by Dr Lokman Karadag

๐Ÿ”ฅ Join us with @takutamaki.bsky.social live for an urgent and critical geopolitical breakdown. The sudden and powerful rise of Takaichi is fundamentally altering the regional landscape and rewriting the rules of the Asian power balance.

www.youtube.com/live/jU_CwW2...

13.02.2026 09:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต#Japan in the Post Western Order YouTube video by Dr Lokman Karadag

Join us in LIVESTREAM

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต#Japan in the Post Western Order

#JapanElection2026 #Japan #Takaichi #ASEAN #China

www.youtube.com/live/T2Gjv_X...

10.02.2026 09:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Submarine Cables Security in Southeast Asia The Invisible War under the sea is no longer invisible. With the just-announced MViSTA cable system officially avoiding the South China Seaโ€™s traditional routes, the geopolitical map of the internet i...

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ This livestream dives into the legal, military, and geopolitical gray zones of subsea cable security in Southeast Asia.

๐Ÿ“ Watch & join the discussion live
๐Ÿ‘‰ Turn on notifications and join the conversation.

www.youtube.com/live/o47ZCkK...

06.02.2026 06:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Malaysia's Rising Star Sarawak YouTube video by Dr Lokman Karadag

For decades, the world only saw resources when they looked at #Sarawak

Is this a desperate economic pivot or a masterclass in geopolitical strategy to gain autonomy in a contested region?

Join the broadcast to understand the geopolitically rising next-gen powerhouse www.youtube.com/live/E_6UywP...

03.02.2026 12:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Is the Next Global Conflict Starting LIVE on THESE 3 Fronts? US Gulf Buildup, Africa & Arctic Race YouTube video by Dr Lokman Karadag

๐Ÿ”ด LIVE SHOW RECAP

The 3 Flashpoints That Could Trigger the Next Global War

1๏ธโƒฃ The Gulf: U.S. military buildup

2๏ธโƒฃ The Chokepoint: The Horn of Africa and Red Sea

3๏ธโƒฃ The Silent Front: Greenland and the Arctic

๐Ÿ‘‡ Watch the full strategic briefing and catch the replay

www.youtube.com/live/0RMwV99...

30.01.2026 16:02 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸšจLIVESTREAM: The End of the Reliable Ally? Why #Seoul is Misreading #Washington? YouTube video by Dr Lokman Karadag

๐Ÿšจ A deep-dive conversation on power, deterrence, and the future of the U.S.โ€“South Korea alliance.

The End of the Reliable Ally? Why #Seoul Is Misreading #Washington

Watch Full Interview:

www.youtube.com/live/tR4V6um...

16.01.2026 21:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸšจLIVESTREAM: Venezuela Falls? Why This Changes EVERYTHING for Global Power? YouTube video by Dr Lokman Karadag

Maduro is gone.

Venezuela has fallen and its oil reserves are now under U.S. control.

Iran is now under intense pressure.

After Venezuela, whoโ€™s on the line next, Iran, North Korea?

#Venezuela #Iran #NorthKorea #MiddleEast #USA #Maduro #oil #trump

โ–ถ๏ธ Watch live:

youtube.com/live/l2GzNAY...

13.01.2026 19:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

In a wide-ranging interview with Georgi Engelbrecht, we unpacked the historical roots, geopolitical dimensions, and future uncertainties of Bangsamoro, moving far beyond surface-level narratives.

www.youtube.com/live/Qc5exsd...

09.01.2026 18:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
๐ŸšจWHO IS NEXT? After Venezuela, The New Monroe Doctrine Targets Iran China?
๐ŸšจWHO IS NEXT? After Venezuela, The New Monroe Doctrine Targets Iran China? YouTube video by Dr Lokman Karadag

The most consequential event in decades

Initial assessments!

U.S. strike on Venezuela and the arrest of Nicolรกs Maduro and his wife, an event that could mark a major inflection point in global geopolitics.

What's next?

#Maduro #Venezuela #Trump #Caracas
youtube.com/watch?v=3XME...

04.01.2026 21:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ”ดLIVESTREAM: Inside Pyongyangโ€™s Nuclear Decisions: The Strategy Behind the Missiles YouTube video by Dr Lokman Karadag

๐Ÿ”ดLIVESTREAM: Inside Pyongyangโ€™s Nuclear Decisions: The Strategy Behind the Missiles

What drives North Koreaโ€™s nuclear and missile strategy?

#NorthKorea #Pyongyang #NuclearWeapon

www.youtube.com/live/VMLV9z4...

02.01.2026 19:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ”ด LIVE: South Koreaโ€™s Arms Exports to the Middle East: Strategic Gains, Hidden Risks YouTube video by Dr Lokman Karadag

South Korea is rapidly closing in on the Top 4 global arms exporter spot, securing multi-billion dollar contracts from Saudi Arabia to Iraq. But as Korean hardware floods the Middle East, are we witnessing a dangerous new variable in regional security?

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youtube.com/live/fBSZ-dd...

26.12.2025 15:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ”ด LIVE: South Koreaโ€™s Arms Exports to the Middle East: Strategic Gains, Hidden Risks YouTube video by Dr Lokman Karadag

South Korea is rapidly closing in on the Top 4 global arms exporter spot, securing multi-billion dollar contracts from Saudi Arabia to Iraq. But as Korean hardware floods the Middle East, are we witnessing a dangerous new variable in regional security?

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youtube.com/live/fBSZ-dd...

26.12.2025 15:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Simultaneously, the DPRK Missile Administration conducted a test-fire of a new long-range anti-air missile system in the East Sea on December 24. This first test verified the system's technical features as the missiles accurately intercepted mock targets at an altitude of 200km.

KCNA, Rodong

25.12.2025 08:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0