Geopolitics

Mental Models: Six Axioms That Explain the World as It Is (For Now)

Pro Tier: October 2025 Doom Zoom

9 hrs ago •

Forcing Function

The global implications of Ukraine’s dire fiscal situation.

Oct 24 •

The Nexperia affair and the sobering incompetence of Western leaders.

Oct 20 •

Why the events of last week changed everything.

Oct 16 •

Final Countdown

The end of the EU is near, and it’s going to get ugly.

Oct 11 •

Drug cartels, oil, and the future of Mexico.

Oct 7 •

Pro Tier: September 2025 Doom Zoom

Sep 29 •

Argentina’s troubles and how they might resolve.

Sep 28 •

Will China’s chip ambitions trigger the next financial crisis?

Sep 23 •

Thinking laterally about Trump’s grand realignment plan.

Sep 10 •

Drowning Swimmers

Will Norway risk going down with Europe’s sinking energy ship?

Sep 2 •

World War III enters a dangerous new phase.

Aug 4 •

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