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#infopods — calm, factual briefings for complex times Politica UK Podcast
Independent analysis, non-fiction readings, and short-form explainers on geopolitics, economics, conflict, and social change. Featuring selected audiobook excerpts from the Tale Teller Club Press catalogue. Authored and edited by
📚 Sarnia de la Maré FRSA 💬 Companion blog: https://politica-uk.blogspot.com/
🕊️ Daily insights on X: @taletellerclub © 2026 Tale Teller Club Press · All rights reserved.
Views expressed are editorial and educational in nature.Sarnia de la Mare Political Science Politics & Government
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  • WAR UPDATE — IRAN • U.S. • ISRAEL Info Pod This is where we are today #infopod

    WAR UPDATE — IRAN • U.S. • ISRAEL Info Pod This is where we are today #infopod
    Mar 2 2026
    WAR UPDATE — IRAN • U.S. • ISRAEL


    Info Pod
    This is where we are.
    Today.
    The war between Iran, the United States, and Israel is escalating — not stabilising.
    U.S. and Israeli forces have carried out direct strikes inside Iran, including near Tehran.
    Iran has responded with missiles and drones targeting Israeli and U.S. positions across the region.
    This is no longer symbolic retaliation.
    This is sustained military exchange.
    The conflict has spread beyond borders.
    Lebanon is involved.
    Gulf infrastructure is under pressure.
    Regional escalation is now a real risk.
    Civilian casualties are rising.
    Military losses are confirmed.
    Information is tightly controlled — but deaths are no longer deniable.
    At the United Nations, emergency meetings are underway.
    Multiple states have warned that international law may already be breached.
    There is no UN Security Council authorisation for this war.
    The U.S. claims self-defence.
    Israel claims existential threat.
    Iran claims aggression.
    Under international law, war is legal only in two cases:
    One — self-defence against an actual or imminent attack.
    Two — explicit UN approval.
    Everything else is illegal use of force.
    Right now, whether this war is lawful is deeply contested —
    but the legal ground is shaky,
    and the political consequences are global.
    Markets are watching.
    Energy routes are exposed.
    Diplomacy is lagging behind missiles.
    This is no longer a regional crisis.
    It is a systemic one.
    More updates as the situation develops.

    This was an Info Pod by Politica UK
    ©2026 Politica UK





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    #infopods — calm, factual briefings for complex times Politica UK Podcast
    Independent analysis, non-fiction readings, and short-form explainers on geopolitics, economics, conflict, and social change. Featuring selected audiobook excerpts from the Tale

    Teller Club Press catalogue. Authored and edited by
    📚 Sarnia de la Maré FRSA

    💬 Companion blog: https://politica-uk.blogspot.com/
    🕊️ Daily insights on X: @taletellerclub © 2026 Tale Teller Club Press · All rights reserved.
    Views expressed are editorial and educational in nature.

    DISCLAIMER Politica UK publishes informational audio briefings and editorial commentary intended to provide context and understanding of political, economic, and social developments. Content is produced for educational and informational purposes only.

    It does not constitute financial, legal, or professional advice. Any references to public figures, institutions, or events are made in good faith, based on publicly available information, and presented for contextual analysis rather than persuasion.
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  • Latest War Updates and Questions of Legality in International Law #infopod #warupdates

    Latest War Updates and Questions of Legality in International Law #infopod #warupdates
    Mar 2 2026
    Info Pod by Politica UK.

    The Iran–US–Israel War: What’s Happening, and What Makes a War Illegal?Current situation — todayAs of today, the conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel is continuing to escalate.There have been direct airstrikes inside Iran, including reported strikes near Tehran.
    Iran has responded with missile and drone attacks targeting Israeli and U.S. assets across the region.This is no longer a contained exchange.
    The conflict has spread across parts of the Middle East, including Lebanon and the Gulf.Casualties are rising on multiple sides.
    Civilian deaths have been reported.
    Military losses have also been confirmed.The United Nations Security Council has held emergency meetings.
    Several member states have warned that the conflict risks breaching international law.
    Calls for de-escalation have, so far, not changed the military trajectory.The U.S. government says this is not intended to become a long war,
    but has not set a clear end point.What is an “illegal war”?Under international law, the starting point is very simple.War is illegal by default.The United Nations Charter prohibits the use of force between states.There are only two legal exceptions.First:
    Self-defence — but only in response to an actual or imminent armed attack.Second:
    Explicit authorisation by the UN Security Council.If a state uses military force outside those two conditions,
    it is considered an illegal use of force under international law.This is separate from war crimes.
    War crimes are actions taken during a war — such as targeting civilians.
    An illegal war can include war crimes, but even a legal war can contain war crimes.In short:
    A war can be illegal even if it is fought “cleanly”.
    And a legal war can still involve criminal acts.Wars widely regarded as illegalThere is debate in international law, but many conflicts are broadly viewed by legal scholars as unlawful.The 2003 invasion of IraqThe U.S.-led invasion had no clear UN Security Council mandate.
    Claims about weapons of mass destruction were later discredited.
    Most international lawyers, and several UN officials, called it a breach of the UN Charter.Russia’s invasions of UkraineBoth the 2014 annexation of Crimea and the 2022 full-scale invasion are widely regarded as illegal.
    They were not acts of self-defence.
    They were not authorised by the UN.NATO’s bombing of Yugoslavia in 1999This intervention was carried out without Security Council approval.
    Some argue it was morally justified on humanitarian grounds.
    Legally, it remains highly contested.The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in 1979The USSR intervened without UN authorisation.
    It was broadly condemned as an unlawful use of force.The Saudi-led war in YemenThe legal basis is disputed.
    Even where consent was claimed, large parts of the campaign have been criticised as unlawful,
    with extensive violations of humanitarian law documented.Where does the Iran–US–Israel war sit legally?This is now one of the central global legal questions.Supporters of the strikes argue self-defence —
    particularly pre-emptive defence against future threats.Critics argue that pre-emptive war is not recognised under the UN Charter
    unless an attack is genuinely imminent.At present, there is no UN Security Council authorisation for this war.No international court has yet ruled on legality.
    But multiple states and UN officials have already described aspects of the campaign as unlawful.If that view hardens, this conflict may come to be classified — historically and legally

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    #infopods — calm, factual briefings for complex times Politica UK Podcast
    Independent analysis, non-fiction readings, and short-form explainers on geopolitics, economics, conflict, and social change. Featuring selected audiobook excerpts from the Tale

    Teller Club Press catalogue. Authored and edited by
    📚 Sarnia de la Maré FRSA

    💬 Companion blog: https://politica-uk.blogspot.com/
    🕊️ Daily insights on X: @taletellerclub © 2026 Tale Teller Club Press · All rights reserved.
    Views expressed are editorial and educational in nature.

    DISCLAIMER Politica UK publishes informational audio briefings and editorial commentary intended to provide context and understanding of political, economic, and social developments. Content is produced for educational and informational purposes only.

    It does not constitute financial, legal, or professional advice. Any references to public figures, institutions, or events are made in good faith, based on publicly available information, and presented for contextual analysis rather than persuasion.
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  • Is it a bad idea to trade in either traditional stocks, or cryptocurrencies, during wars? #infopods

    Is it a bad idea to trade in either traditional stocks, or cryptocurrencies, during wars? #infopods
    Mar 2 2026
    Is it a bad idea to trade in either traditional stocks, or cryptocurrencies, during wars? Short answer.
    It is not automatically a bad idea —
    but it is a different game. And many people lose money because they trade
    as if nothing has changed. Here is a clear, war-aware way to think about
    stocks versus crypto during wars —
    without hype, and without doom. The core rule — before anything else. Wars do not kill markets.
    Uncertainty does. Markets can rise during wars.
    But they punish
    short-term speculation,
    leverage,
    emotional trading,
    and so-called “sure thing” narratives. Traditional stocks during wars. When trading stocks is risky. In the early stages of war —
    the first weeks or months —
    volatility is extreme. News reversals whipsaw prices.
    Algorithms dominate market movement. If you need the money soon,
    forced selling during dips
    locks in losses. And if you chase defence or oil hype late,
    by the time it feels obvious,
    it is often already priced in. When stocks can still work. Long-term investing —
    five to ten years, or more. Historically, even Second World War-era markets
    recovered, and grew,
    after initial shocks. Broad, boring exposure tends to hold up better. Index funds.
    Utilities.
    Healthcare.
    Consumer staples. These survive wars
    better than so-called “story stocks.” What usually does badly. Small, speculative technology companies.
    Luxury goods.
    Highly indebted businesses. And anything dependent on
    cheap energy,
    or fragile supply chains. Crypto during wars. Crypto is not a safe haven
    in the way gold once was. Why crypto is dangerous in wartime. It behaves like high-risk technology —
    not like money. Liquidity dries up quickly.
    Large holders and exchanges
    dominate price action. And regulatory threats
    increase during crises. In most modern conflicts, crypto has
    fallen with stocks,
    not against them —
    and crashed harder
    during fear spikes. When crypto can make sense. Only as a very small allocation —
    think of it as an asymmetric bet. Only if you already understand cycles deeply. And only as a hedge
    against long-term currency debasement —
    not short-term war news. Because trading crypto actively during wars
    is closer to professional gambling
    than to investing. The biggest trap — thinking war equals opportunity. Many people lose money because they believe: “War means defence stocks go up.”
    “Oil will definitely rise.”
    “Crypto will replace collapsing currencies.” Professionals were already positioned
    before the headlines broke. Retail traders usually arrive
    after volatility peaks. A safer wartime hierarchy.
    This is not advice — just a pattern. First, a cash buffer.
    Liquidity equals power. Second, low-debt, essential businesses. Third, broad index exposure. Fourth, a small speculative slice — optional. And last, high-frequency trading.
    This is the worst choice in war. The psychological risk — the hidden killer. Wars increase
    doom-scrolling,
    over-trading,
    confirmation bias,
    and sleep-deprived decision-making. This alone destroys more portfolios
    than oil prices ever will. Bottom line. Short-term trading during wars —
    high risk for most people. Long-term investing —
    historically survivable. Crypto trading —
    only for experts,
    and only in small amounts. Cash, and patience,
    are often the strongest wartime position.

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    #infopods — calm, factual briefings for complex times Politica UK Podcast
    Independent analysis, non-fiction readings, and short-form explainers on geopolitics, economics, conflict, and social change. Featuring selected audiobook excerpts from the Tale

    Teller Club Press catalogue. Authored and edited by
    📚 Sarnia de la Maré FRSA

    💬 Companion blog: https://politica-uk.blogspot.com/
    🕊️ Daily insights on X: @taletellerclub © 2026 Tale Teller Club Press · All rights reserved.
    Views expressed are editorial and educational in nature.

    DISCLAIMER Politica UK publishes informational audio briefings and editorial commentary intended to provide context and understanding of political, economic, and social developments. Content is produced for educational and informational purposes only.

    It does not constitute financial, legal, or professional advice. Any references to public figures, institutions, or events are made in good faith, based on publicly available information, and presented for contextual analysis rather than persuasion.
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