Commentary

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California, Texas, France and Germany are all experimenting with greener electricity and energy sources but the transition will take time.

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July 19

Electricity in transition in US and Europe

Geopolitical Strategist

Declining gas prices are a positive sign, but other economic indicators suggest inflation may not get better anytime soon.

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July 14

Inflation isn’t getting better anytime soon, especially in Europe

Geopolitical Strategist

The shutdown of the Nord Stream 1 pipeline from Russia to Europe could trigger the end of Germany's economic growth.

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July 12

Germany’s days as an economic powerhouse may be over

Geopolitical Strategist

The war in Ukraine is fueling a global food crisis. But the food uncertainty may actually mean good news for the U.S. economy.

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July 8

Global agriculture upheaval could be boon for US economy

Geopolitical Strategist

What would happen if Russian President Vladimir Putin was removed from power is a question often posed, with an answer somewhat sobering.

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July 4

Why Putin’s removal would not change Russia’s course on Ukraine

Geopolitical Strategist

Russia's foreign debt default will send ripples across the world and make it impossible for the country to spend its money how it wants.

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June 29

What Russia’s foreign debt default means for the world

Geopolitical Strategist

Beijing announced extending zero COVID policies until 2027 which will continue to wreak havoc on firms dependent on Chinese manufacturing.

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June 28

China doubles down on zero COVID-19 and lockdowns

Geopolitical Strategist

Peter Zeihan recounts the Ukraine War, from Russia's initial attack and subsequent blunders, to its adjusted, more brutal military strategy.

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June 28

Russia has a new, more brutal military strategy in Ukraine

Geopolitical Strategist

Many tools used to regulate the economic system, like interest rates at the federal bank level, may not work anymore as the population ages.

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June 24

Do the tools we use to regulate our economic system work anymore?

Geopolitical Strategist

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June 22

Why Europe’s energy upheaval is only beginning

Geopolitical Strategist