Tag: Diplomacy

Russia’s Retreat From Counterparty Risk and SWIFT Over Ukraine

The Russians said they regard the use of SWIFT as a weapon to be an act of war, and European partners have no appetite for it.

Preparing for War With China at All Costs

Abrupt withdraw from Afghanistan to shore up U.S. boots on the ground logistics, geopolitical capital, and allied naval resources for Taiwan vs. China.

Dancing With a Taiwanese Time Bomb and Black Gold – Part 2

The entire American economy revolves around advanced microchips that are manufactured in Taiwan.

The Sit-Down Between Stumbling Biden and Poker Face Putin

A humble display of human imperfection would go much further in mending fences than a censored display of fear.

A Sinking Feeling About Nuclear Persia Part 2 – U.S. Embassy Attacked in Baghdad

A Sinking Feeling About Nuclear Persia Part 2 – U.S. Embassy Attacked in Baghdad, expect financial market volatility going into 2020 if tension escalates.