Make Europe Poor
US trade and foreign policies are pushing Europe into serious economic decline — while EU leaders support the deindustrialization of their continent. Here is what's left out of mainstream coverage …
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the geographical pivot
"The Geographical Pivot of History" by Sir Halford John Mackinder (1904) advanced his geopolitical 'Heartland Theory' which divided the world into two competing factions: the Eurasian 'heartland' and the offshore 'naval powers'. His work is a useful lens to view the emerging political and economic split between the world's democrats and autocrats.
Notes on a War
The invasion of Ukraine dominates the western brain-scape. Our politicians are responding emotionally and intervening in financial systems they don't understand. I wonder if it will go well …
How to Rule the World: Part 2 (Commerce Brings Peace)
3 big visions for a prosperous Eurasian future.
How to Rule the World: Part 1 (The Old Way)
Halford Mackinder's geopolitical strategy helped the Anglosphere nations dominate Eurasia. Now that era is coming to an end
NS2: 'A Horrible Thing'
Why does US President Trump want to stop a gas pipeline between Russia and Germany?