The Chinese Collapse: A Housing Overbuild
Trying to predict what the Chinese system will look like as it collapses would be a fool’s errand, but exploring China’s housing market in this
China’s “Diversionary” War with Taiwan: The Good, Bad and Ugly
China invading Taiwan isn’t a new topic, but would China ever use this war as a diversion or distraction? This is an unlikely scenario, but
Chechnya: Russia’s Influence and a Volatile Future
Today, we’re looking at Chechnya’s tumultuous history with Russia and what the future might hold. After two wars, a few decades of nominal Russian control
Armenia vs. Azerbaijan: Unpacking the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict
Today, we’re looking at some of the recent developments and shifting dynamics in the South Caucasus. The assault on Armenian-controlled Nagorno-Karabakh appears to be a
Ask Peter: Is Hydrogen the Future of Energy?
Is the hydrogen economy really the future? Or Is it all a farce? I don’t want to get too far ahead of myself, but it’s
Transport: The Economics (and Politics) of Railroads
Today’s video comes to you from Needle’s Eye Tunnel on the Rollins Pass Railroad. My walk along the railroad tracks inspired some pondering on why
War Breaks Out Between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Well, my attempt at prepping a video this morning and getting ahead of a brewing war between Armenia and Azerbaijan has failed. Hostilities broke out
Don’t Be Surprised by China’s Collapse
It’s time to come out from under your rock and face the music – China is collapsing. If that comes as a shock to you,
What Happened to the Arms Control Treaties?
If you’re looking for something to ponder over a glass (or two or three) of nice whiskey, you may want to save this newsletter and
North Korea to Provide Russia with Military Aid
Putin and Kim Jong-un finally had their little tea party at the Cosmodrome out in the far east of Russia. Besides boosting each other’s egos
