dee takos
28 January 2026
In this episode of Eyes on Geopolitics, Dee and Jason engage with Ladd Serwat, an expert on African geopolitics, to discuss the complex dynamics of conflict and foreign influence across the continent. The conversation covers recent US airstrikes in Nigeria, the ongoing struggles against Boko Haram and the Islamic State, and the implications of foreign powers like Russia and China in the region. Lad provides insights into the military operations in Nigeria, the contentious relationship between insurgent groups, and the challenges faced by local governments. The discussion also touches on the political repression in Uganda, the situation in Sudan, and the evolving role of Gulf states in African geopolitics, highlighting the need for accurate media coverage of these critical issues. Find Ladd here:⬇️ https://acleddata.com/staff/ladd-serwat https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ladd-serwat-57a63b83 Support the show on Patreon:⬇️ https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse Subscribe to our new newsletter!!!! https://teamhousepodcast.kit.com/join New merch, patches, and stickers! ⬇️ https://theteamhouse-shop.fourthwall.com Check out Mick's new podcast here:⬇️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/pub-and-porch-applied-stoicism/id1836955475 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1k3QPmkAMwnGJxMLDwUSSd?si=n6piIu8XRcag1Z0K43A3bQ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCd0Hq6QFk8CoTu5j-VU0Ong Find Mick Mulroy here: Fogbow ⬇️ https://fogbow.com/ Lobo Institute ⬇️ https://www.loboinstitute.org/ Twitter ⬇️ https://x.com/mickmulroy?s=21&t=-Ze3F_Ix2vlJ18KFvORTCA LinkedIn ⬇️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-patrick-mulroy-31198b52/ Bluesky ⬇️ https://bsky.app/profile/mickmulroy.bsky.social Mick’s publications ⬇️ https://www.loboinstitute.org/publications/publications-of-michael-mick-patrick-mulroy/ Find Andy Milburn here: Twitter ⬇️ https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fandymilburn8 LinkedIn ⬇️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmilburn2023 Substack ⬇️ https://amilburn.substack.com/ Andy’s book ⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/When-Tempest-Gathers-Mogadishu-Operations Bluesky ⬇️ https://bsky.app/profile/andy-milburn.bsky.social Find Jason Lyons here: LinkedIn ⬇️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-lyons-666873316?u Bluesky ⬇️ https://bsky.app/profile/bgsilverback73.bsky.social "Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" 00:00 Start 00:57 US Airstrikes and Religious Violence in Nigeria 06:21 Nigeria's Military Commitment Against Insurgents 08:43 The Relationship Between Boko Haram and Islamic State 10:08 Challenges in Nigerian Military Operations 12:14 Foreign Influence in Africa: China and Russia 15:13 Western European Powers and Their Role in Africa 22:57 Gulf States' Influence in Africa 26:30 Overview of the Sudan Conflict 30:50 Understanding the Rapid Support Forces vs. Sudanese Armed Forces 33:59 Current Situation in Western Africa 37:15 Researching Conflicts: Ground-Level Insights 39:17 Political Repression in Uganda 41:25 Regional Conflicts and the Great Lakes 44:00 Media Coverage of African Conflicts Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-team-house--5960890/support.
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