The hottest Geostrategy Substack posts right now

China's internal economy is in turmoil, leading to a shutdown of factories and business.
Global supply chains are severely disrupted, with no recovery expected in this lifetime.
The impact will be felt worldwide, with consequences ranging from economic collapse to social unrest.

Not doing enough has made the world less safe for U.S. interests and American values.
America's foreign policy issues stem from a deficit of imagination, consensus, and political courage.
The U.S. should avoid extreme isolationism and strategically use its power to ensure global order.

China is considered the main adversary, not Russia, in the quest for global dominance
The focus on monitoring China is highlighted as a significant strategic priority
The book by James Fanell, Bradley Thayer, and Stephen K Bannon emphasizes the threat posed by China

Ukraine's territorial gains against Russia come at a high cost and may not be sustainable long-term.
Reducing economic engagement with China and Russia through 'decoupling' can increase the likelihood of conflict.
One ambitious strategy to address global warming involves placing a large umbrella in outer space.

Get a weekly roundup of the best Substack posts, by hacker news affinity:

In the chess of geopolitics, actors often find themselves in situations where they are forced to act without good solutions, similar to 'Zugzwang' in chess where no good moves are available.
Israel's unique state identity as an Eschatological Garrison and a Settler-Colonial state shapes its strategic logic, creating a sense of asymmetric vulnerability and influencing its actions in conflicts like the Israeli-Arab conflict.
The United States faces a challenging situation in regions like Ukraine and the Middle East, where traditional deterrence tools may no longer be effective, leading to a strategic choice between full commitment or strategic retreat.

A geostrategic catastrophe is looming due to actions of certain political figures undermined defense efforts.
Republicans' actions might have far-reaching consequences beyond just the situation in Ukraine.
Consider subscribing to 'The Cosmopolitan Globalist' for further insight on this looming catastrophe.

The US government has a history of meddling in Ukraine, backing coups, and fueling a civil war to advance political and economic interests.
Neo-Nazis have significant influence in Ukraine's state security services, despite not directly running the government, which can impact decision-making and escalate tensions.
Western sanctions, anti-Russian xenophobia, and demonization only hurt the working-class people in Russia and the US, creating additional hardships and making life harder for average individuals.

Brian Deese's statement about fuel prices being a sacrifice for the Liberal World Order highlights the disconnect between the ruling class and regular working people
The concept of Liberal World Order is being used to justify sacrifices made by the public for the benefit of the powerful elite
The narrative of the Liberal World Order is being employed to divert attention from underlying issues like inflation and wealth inequality