"You know General, sometimes the men don't know when you're acting. It's not important for them to know. It's only important for me to know." — Patton The more I observe Donald Trump the more I'm convinced he's more bark than bite, that his instincts on foreign policy are correct but his method is mad. … Continue reading Speaking to Russians and Trump’s Mad Method
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Trump Folds on Nordstream 2 Because … Logic
Since its first announcement I have been convinced the Nordstream 2 pipeline would be built. I have followed every twist of this story from my days writing for Newsmax. And the reason for my confidence can be summed up in one word. Money. Nordstream 2 simply makes too much economic sense for any amount of … Continue reading Trump Folds on Nordstream 2 Because … Logic
Bill Browder Strikes Back in Europe
"I am altering the deal. Pray I don't alter it any further." — The Empire Strikes Back Since Vladimir Putin brought up Bill Browder’s name in Helsinki events have escalated to a fever pitch. Russia is under extreme attack the U.S./European financial and political establishment. And part of that push is coming from Browder himself. … Continue reading Bill Browder Strikes Back in Europe
Russia Raises Rates to Raise Stability
2018 has not been kind to the Russian Ruble. Despite a improving macroeconomic statistics and a widening positive balance of trade the Ruble has lost more than 10% versus the dollar so far this year. So, the recent decision by the Bank of Russia to surprise everyone and raise interest rates 0.25% seems like a … Continue reading Russia Raises Rates to Raise Stability
The Fate of Syria Lies in Trump’s Hands
Everything is pointing to a real confrontation between the U.S. and Russia over the retaking of Idlib in Syria. And when everything is pointing one direction, I always like to look at the other way to see what might really be going on. My latest article at Strategic Culture Foundation lays out the argument … Continue reading The Fate of Syria Lies in Trump’s Hands
Podcast Interview: Alex Krainer and the Grand Deception of Bill Browder
Having just launched the official Gold Goats 'n Guns Podcast last week I'm delighted to bring you my first interview where I'm on the other side of the microphone, as it were. Alex Krainer is a commodities trader and the Author of Grand Deception: The Truth About Bill Browder, the Magnitsky Act, and Anti-Russian Sanctions … Continue reading Podcast Interview: Alex Krainer and the Grand Deception of Bill Browder
McCain’s Legacy in Ukraine – More Weapons, More Death
Just because he's dead doesn't mean John McCain is done killing people he hated. Since McCain was a hate-filled troll whose life was spent dodging responsibility for his actions it follows that he worked to his dying breath to cover up his crimes and the crimes of his compatriots. And the conflict in Ukraine is … Continue reading McCain’s Legacy in Ukraine – More Weapons, More Death
Trump Doesn’t Want Peace with the EU
Donald Trump is on a mission. His goal? Destroy the post-WWII institutional order that has outlived its usefulness. And there have been a number of major moves that fundamentally tear at the fabric of that order. In a span of a day we've had the following things occur in quick succession. French President Emmanuel Macron … Continue reading Trump Doesn’t Want Peace with the EU