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Renowned geopolitical strategist and cybersecurity expert Dmitri Alperovitch joins host Christian White for a deep dive into the shifting global landscape. Dmitri, co-founder of CrowdStrike and chairman at Silverado Policy Accelerator, shares his expert analysis on Russia, Ukraine, China, and the broader great power competition shaping the 21st century.In this episode, Dmitri breaks down:• Why Trump may push for a peace deal with Russia at any cost• Putin's long-standing demands on Ukraine—and why peace is unlikely• The difficult choices facing Ukraine: fight long-term or surrender• China's ambitions toward Taiwan and the parallels with Ukraine• Cybersecurity threats and how modern warfare is evolving• Why North Korea may be the hidden wildcard in global politics• Drawing on his bestselling book World on the Brink and years of experience advising U.S. national security agencies, Dmitri offers clear, unfiltered insights you won't hear anywhere else.Timestamps:1:20 - Current Geopolitical Climate Overview2:00 - Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Key Issues6:10 - Potential Ukraine Ceasefire & U.S. Involvement7:00 - U.S. Political Divide on Ukraine Support11:00 - Why Ukraine’s War is a War of Attrition13:00 - Ukraine’s Only Options: Fight or Surrender15:00 - Advice for Zelensky: Ukraine’s Responsibility17:00 - Russia’s Casualties & Long-Term Exhaustion18:00 - Putin’s Stronghold on Power19:50 - Zelensky’s Authority & Ukrainian Political Stability22:00 - Public Opinion in Ukraine on Negotiations23:00 - Does Ukraine Impact China’s Taiwan Plans?25:00 - China, Taiwan, and Xi Jinping’s Next Move36:45 - Xi Jinping’s Timeline & Military Orders38:00 - Christian & Dmitri Discuss Historical Cycles40:00 - Cybersecurity Threats Explained47:30 - Russia’s Cyber Failures in Ukraine48:00 - The North Korea Factor & Trump’s Opportunity53:10 - Donald Trump’s Unique Position with Kim Jong-Un54:30 - Leadership Styles & Negotiation Approaches57:15 - Final Thoughts & How to Connect with Dmitri