Putin observes that the war with Ukraine is really between NATO and Russia, which suggests he understands exactly what he’s up against. EU leaders are not only aware of Kiev’s corruption but participants.
Professor Jiang believes, “We Are Already in World War 3”. Alastair Crooke reports that the old way of waging war was to outspend our enemies, where the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 was the exemplar. Today, however, asymmetrical warfare using missiles and drones has changed how wars are conducted–and the West has yet to catch up!
Joachim predicts that the next choke point will be Asia’s Malacca Strait, where we can have an instant replay of Hormuz (if the world should survive so long). Bibi hints at US deployment of troops on the ground in Iran. Lots of great stories from Winter Watch, where all three of us suspect that this will not end well.
good show, thanks!