Jacob Shapiro: We Are Entering a Multipolar Geopolitical Environment

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May 21, 2025

Jacob Shapiro, a geopolitical analyst and Director of Research at The Bespoke Group, dives into the shifts of global power dynamics. He discusses the transition to a multipolar world, where nations like Brazil and Turkey emerge as new influencers. The conversation also critiques U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and considers the ominous potential for World War III. Additionally, Shapiro shares strategies for navigating today's complex media landscape and emphasizes the need for personal and family security in uncertain times.

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Shift to Multipolar World Order

We are entering a multipolar geopolitical environment, not a unipolar or bipolar one dominated by the US and China.
Multiple power centers like Europe, Turkey, and Brazil are emerging with significant influence in global affairs.

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No Imminent World War III

Despite conflicts worldwide, there is no World War III unfolding; conflicts remain localized without crossing borders.
Current global tensions resemble the multipolar 1890s era, with power centers unable to fully dominate the world.

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Dollar’s Endurance Amid Decline

The U.S. dollar can lose influence yet remain the global reserve currency due to systemic inertia.
A cataclysmic crisis would likely be needed for a major shift away from the dollar in the coming decade.

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Geopolitical analyst Jacob Shapiro discusses the transition to a multipolar world order, the state of American Empire, the emergence of new power centers, and the notion of a looming World War III. He comments on Trump's recent foray into the Middle East, China's strategic engagement in Latin America, and the fate of Mexico. He offers some tips on the way forward. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rumble / Substack / YouTube Geopolitics & Empire · Jacob Shapiro: We Are Entering a Multipolar Geopolitical Environment #556 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (15% off with GEOPOLITICS) https://easydns.com Escape Technocracy course (15% off with GEOPOLITICS) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis (CitizenHR, CitizenIT, CitizenPL) https://societates-civis.com Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Jacob Shapiro https://jacobshapiro.com X https://x.com/JacobShap Substack https://jashap.substack.com Bespoke https://bespokegroup.io About Jacob Shapiro Jacob Shapiro is a geopolitical analyst who provides strategic guidance to families, investors, and corporations. He is Director of Research at The Bespoke Group, a U.S.-based wealth strategy firm that applies generational thinking to the preservation and growth of generational wealth for families around the world. His approach blends rigorous, empathetic analysis with deep confidence in human agency and the transformative power of new ideas. Jacob is a global thought leader on geopolitics and its impact on everything from global markets to supply chains. A prolific public speaker, Jacob delivers frequent keynote presentations and tailored corporate briefings. His insights help audiences and c-suites across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world. Jacob also hosts “The Jacob Shapiro” podcast, which features interviews with subject matter experts in geopolitics, technology, markets, and other fields. He holds a master’s degree with distinction from Oxford University and a bachelor’s degree in Near Eastern studies from Cornell University. He lives in New Orleans with his wife and two daughters. When he’s not tweeting at 4 a.m. about the latest international developments or commodities prices, you might find him at a basketball court near you doing his best Larry Bird impersonation at a pickup game. *Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)