Christian White Michael Yon | What's Really Happening in Geopolitics
Nov 29, 2025
Michael Yon, a war correspondent and author known for his insights on modern conflict, delves into the intricate forces driving geopolitics today. He discusses how empires can expand without military might, revealing the role of psychological warfare and cultural manipulation. Yon critiques the weaponization of drugs and the impacts of demographic shifts on nations. He explores China's strategies regarding Taiwan and warns against reliance on compromised goods. With fascinating anecdotes, he provides a perspective on control mechanisms in our world.
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Control Without Visible Conquest
- Michael Yon argues modern power often equals control without visible conquest through NGOs, currency and food supply manipulation.
- He warns elites and institutions (e.g., World Economic Forum, UN) seek to control populations via economic and informational levers.
Taiwan's Living Historical Threads
- Michael Yon describes being in Taipei and observing strong Western/missionary cultural influence across Asia since the 1500s.
- He recounts dining with the Dalai Lama's nephew and meeting Taiwanese elders who still identify with Japanese heritage.
Drugs As A Weapon Of Statecraft
- Yon traces drug distribution as a deliberate weapon used by multiple powers to destabilize societies and profit from addiction.
- He links historical opium trade and modern narcotics to state-level strategies for influence and revenue.
