In this episode we uncover a surprising story from the Ukraine war: at least ten private Ukrainian companies secretly built drone factories in other countries and sold thousands of interceptor drones abroad — while Ukraine’s own military faced critical shortages on the front lines.

President Zelenskyy publicly revealed the issue, highlighting how one company alone sold 1,000 drones for $3.5 million. We explore the reasons behind these secret overseas operations, the tension between private profit and national defense, the innovation that made Ukrainian drones attractive worldwide, and the risks of technology leakage.

This story reveals how modern conflicts are quietly turning into export industries and raises tough questions about balancing business incentives with wartime survival.

This episode uses AI-generated voice for narration.

Myanmar: The War That Never Ends… Or Is It Just That No One Wants to Lose?

Why has Myanmar been trapped in civil war for more than five years since the 2021 military coup — and why does this conflict actually stretch back nearly 80 years?

In this episode, we take a calm, clear look at one of the world’s longest-running and most overlooked conflicts. From the ethnic tensions that began right after independence in 1948, through decades of rebellion and uneasy ceasefires, to the dramatic 2021 coup that turned peaceful protests into a full-scale civil war.

We break down the current painful stalemate: • The military junta still controls the big cities and economic heartland • Resistance forces and ethnic armed groups dominate the borderlands and rural areas • Why neither side can achieve total victory

You’ll also discover: • China’s clever two-sided strategy and how it keeps the war going • The role of Russia and Iran in supplying the junta • Why Western countries and ASEAN mostly stay on the sidelines • The devastating human cost — destroyed schools and hospitals, millions facing hunger, and a lost generation of young people • How this “forgotten war” directly affects Thailand and the rest of Southeast Asia through refugees, border instability, and the drug trade

This is not just another news update. It’s a big-picture story about power, identity, geopolitics, and why some wars refuse to end.

If you want to understand why Myanmar’s suffering continues in 2026 — and why the world should still care — this episode is for you.

Imagine a giant oil tanker leaving Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea port… but instead of taking the usual short route, it turns south toward a narrow strait most people have never heard of.

In this episode, we explore why the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has quietly become one of the most critical — and dangerous — chokepoints on the planet. We look at how this tiny 29-kilometer-wide passage connects three continents, carries 12% of global trade and 10% of the world’s traded oil, and why even Saudi Arabia is now rerouting its tankers because of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

From the domino effect between Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, to the real risks of attacks and blockages, the costly detour around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope, and what it all means for oil prices and everyday life in Thailand — this is a calm, thoughtful look at the fragile arteries of our global economy.

This is not just today’s headline. The geography hasn’t changed, trade keeps growing, and these narrow passages will remain vital for years to come.