Thailand's centuries-old monarchy was facing heavy political pressure during the country's general elections this year, bringing to question the reign of the current king and his family's dynasty. The MO's Manila Chan sits down with geopolitical analyst KJ Noh to discuss the elections and the current state of Thai politics.

The Mongolian Empire was one of the largest in history, stretching from the Far East to the Middle East and parts of Europe. Present-day Mongolia remains an important nation in the world, as it is strategically wedged between China and Russia, creating a gateway to Central Asia and beyond. Due to its size and location, influence over Mongolia's foreign policy has become a growing priority for the West, as they attempt to counteract China and Russia. Can this be achieved? The MO's Manila Chan speaks to geopolitical analyst Alisher Khamidov about The West's attempts to move Mongolia to its sphere of influence.

The Indochinese nation of Laos is the most bombed country on earth, thanks in large part to the U.S.' mass bombing campaign in the 1970s. The amount of U.S. bombs dropped on Laos is staggering and it should come as no surprise that there are still many bombs that have not exploded inside the country. Laos is still dealing with this issue. This same issue has been raised about the U.S.' decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine, a move that has been condemned by several international organizations. The MO's Manila Chan sits down with Sera Koulabdara to discuss the legacy of these bombs and their effects on future populations.

Henry Kissinger is one of the rarest U.S. statesmen in history having served as both National Security Advisor and Secretary of State under two separate administrations. Kissinger passed away on November 29, 2023, at the age of 100. Kissinger's long life was celebrated by U.S. policymakers, but for those who remember the atrocities orchestrated by his ruthless bombing campaigns and coups, his death was a reminder of how he evaded any accountability for decades. The MO's Manila Chan speaks to professor Peter Kuznick about Kissinger's legacy in an in-depth discussion.

Since the start of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict in February 2022, Central and Eastern European nations have been under immense pressure from NATO to aid Ukraine, despite the economic implications that have followed. While Hungary resisted NATO's pressure, other nations like Slovakia and the Czech Republic were expected to provide both money and military aid to Ukraine, regardless of the toll on their economies. Most recently, Slovakia's election of Robert Fico as the country's Prime Minister saw the former Soviet-bloc nation, then Czechoslovakia, move away from this carte blanche Ukraine policy. The MO's Manila Chan discusses Slovakia and this growing anti-war trend in Europe with geopolitical analyst George Szamuely.