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A group of countries might be plotting to weaken America by attacking its allies and draining its resources.
The plot involves various tactics like creating distracting fronts, hindering military responses, and destabilizing elections.
The end goal seems to be to weaken America's global presence and influence.

The US is discouraging Israel from a ground invasion in Gaza to target Iran's surrogates in nearby countries.
Empire powers are focusing on expelling Iranian influence from the Levant using Israeli support.
There are no longer any easy wars for the empire and its allies to engage in.

The modern economy and international order are being challenged by incidents at sea involving Houthi rebels, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the resurgence of piracy.
The U.S. government has disrupted a dangerous Chinese hacking operation targeting American critical infrastructure networks in preparation for potential cyberattacks during conflict.
Beijing's advanced hacking capabilities and interest in infiltrating U.S. critical infrastructure pose a significant cybersecurity challenge.

Federal Reserve officials are pleased with recent inflation data and may not raise rates again soon.
The consumer seems strong, especially affluent consumers, but there are concerns about lower FICO consumers.
Geopolitical tensions, like the conflict in Ukraine, could have significant impacts on energy and food markets.

U.S. has a potential advantage over China in critical minerals and carbon removal.
Investing in domestic production and new carbon removal technologies is key for the U.S. energy economy.
Transforming carbon dioxide into graphite for EV batteries can benefit climate action, technology advancement, and national security.

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Creating a new currency by BRICS is not a practical idea due to various challenges and conflicting interests among member nations.
For a global reserve currency to be successful, it needs to address essential features like demand, liquidity, and market size.
Switching from the U.S. Dollar as the global reserve currency would require a significant shift in economic advantages and stability, making it a complex and unlikely change.

The world is in a new kind of war, with conflicts across various domains and regions simultaneously.
Warfare has evolved to include weaponization of food and energy, causing more harm than traditional weapons.
Technology has changed warfare, showing that bigger weapons are not always the answer.

The future of nuclear weapons hinges on two distinct paths: continued non-proliferation efforts or a dangerous escalation of nuclear capabilities.
Recent events have shown conflicting signals on the direction of nuclear policy, with Chinese intervention contrasting with Russian nuclear threats.
It is crucial to pay attention to international signals, such as Chinese actions, amidst the heightened tensions surrounding nuclear weapons.