The David McWilliams Podcast The New Great Game?
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Apr 22, 2025 The podcast starts with a heartfelt tribute to a remarkable nurse and adventurer. It then tackles the shifting alliances in global geopolitics, questioning whether American policies are pushing Europe closer to China. The discussion includes France's mounting debt and its potential reliance on Beijing. There's a historical parallel drawn with the Great Game, illuminating current tensions between the U.S., Russia, and China. The conversation wraps up with thoughts on how these dynamics could reshape financial markets and European strategies.
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Carmel Davis's Remarkable Life
- Carmel Davis was a single mother of four who later became a nurse and a global traveler.
- She exemplified resilience and community care, notably looking after children including John Davis and David McWilliams as kids.
Great Game Parallels Today
- The old Great Game was a strategic contest between Russia and the UK for control of routes to India.
- Current US-China rivalry mirrors this, with global powers risking smaller nations' stability in their clash.
Europe Faces Tariff Hostage Dilemma
- Trump uses tariffs as leverage, holding Europe 'hostage' to force alignment against China.
- Europe may seek alternatives, possibly siding with China to regain autonomy in global trade.