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What Does a Post US NATO Look Like?

As the US steps back from NATO, which country is best suited to take the seat at the head of the table? While the Germans
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The Most Violent Chapter of Israel and Palestine

This topic is going to piss off everyone, regardless of where you stand. So, while you watch today’s video, take comfort in the fact that
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Immigration and Tariff Policies Stunt US Economy

The Trump-era policies are going full Darth Vader and have the US economy in a chokehold (or force choke for the nerds out there). Today,
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Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Sign A Mutual Defense Treaty

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a mutual defense treaty last week. And no, you’re not the only one thinking, “Hmmm, why would two countries with
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The Pressure Is Dialing Up on Russia’s Oil Network

I’ve been discussing the potential for Russian crude supply shortages and a broader collapse of the Russian oil system since the Ukraine War started…so, is
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Nvidia Purchases $5 Billion of Intel Stock

Nvidia announced a $5 billion purchase of Intel stock, but it’s not the game-changer that the headlines are making it out to be. While Intel
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The Swiss Are Screwed

The Matterhorn, Nestlé Chocolate, and a long-standing history of neutrality, Switzerland has it all. However, the Swiss were too busy enjoying all those comforts and
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Ukraine (And Everyone Else) Develops Glide Bombs

Ukraine has added glide bombs to its list of military ordnance, enabling Ukraine to send modified dumb bombs up to 100km away. This likely won’t
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Everybody Wants to Bomb Qatar

Israeli airstrikes on Hamas targets in Qatar mark a significant shift in Israel’s positioning in the region. Israel has made it clear that they are
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The Federal Reserve’s Dilemma

The Fed is facing a catch-22. While they would typically lower rates when consumption and growth begin to slow, there are also competing policies that
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Why Trump’s Stance on Canada Makes Sense

The Trump administration’s tough stance on Canada isn’t as novel (or as arbitrary) as it may seem. The US has always been cautious with neighbors
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Syria and the Return of the March

Syria has been riddled with problems for ages, but will all that chaos boil up and spill over? The short answer is that it’s unlikely,
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REPOST: Jets, Drones & Refineries: Europe Remembers Geopolitics

Based on our discussion yesterday, we’re looking back at this post from April of last year to see how things have evolved. It looks like
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Ukraine Hammers Russian Oil Infrastructure

The Ukrainians have ramped up strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, sending ripples through Russia’s refining capacity and triggering fuel shortages. But what changes enabled this
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While I Was Gone, Part 4: US Security

To wrap up this short series on things that went down while I was away, we’ll be looking at some alarming developments in US security.
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While I Was Gone, Part 3: Economic Status

Today, we’ll be turning our attention towards the economic moves that the Trump admin made while I was away. Intel was partially nationalized (10% government
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