The LOWDOWN
The LOWDOWN Podcast delivers a weekly intelligence briefing designed for military professionals, analysts, and strategic thinkers. Each episode summarizes the most critical open-source developments related to China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, covering real-world reporting across diplomatic, military, economic, cyber, and information warfare domains. With a clean, voice-ready format and zero fluff, The LOWDOWN helps you stay mission-focused with timely, fact-driven updates. Whether you're prepping an intel brief, tracking adversary TTPs, or just need the facts without the noise—this is your weekly OSINT download.
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27 July 2025 // Frontlines and Fault Lines: Russia's War, China's Leverage, and North Korea's Expansion
In this week’s episode, Russia flexes global reach with its largest naval drills in decades while adapting force generation tactics and pushing armored assaults in Ukraine. North Korea’s frontline role deepens as thousands of DPRK troops and weapons bolster Russia’s war effort. Iran recalibrates post-conflict, navigating internal power shifts and trilateral talks with China and Russia. Meanwhile, China ramps up pressure on Taiwan and the Philippines, tests U.S. resolve in the Indo-Pacific, and leverages rare earth dominance to regain access to banned U.S. AI chips. We break down the top PIR-aligned developments shaping the strategic landscape.
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