Shaun Newman Podcast #732 - Tom Luongo & Alex Krainer #16
Oct 23, 2024
Tom Luongo, a former research chemist and economist, is joined by Alex Krainer, a former hedge fund manager and author. They dive into the complexities of the BRICS summit and its impact on global finance, questioning the narratives around North Korea's involvement in Ukraine. The discussion also touches on rising geopolitical tensions involving Israel and Iran, and the intricacies of U.S. military strategies. With a focus on the upcoming elections, they explore how powerful players manipulate politics, igniting a hopeful dialogue about future reforms and engagement.
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Possible Sabotage
- A chain of seemingly accidental events, like an oiler grounding and leaked documents, may indicate deliberate sabotage by lower-ranking officials.
- These officials may be resisting orders they deem senseless or too risky, refusing to fight for agendas they don't believe in.
US-Russia Cooperation in Syria
- US troops sent to Syria to fight ISIS were allegedly given orders to stand down, despite having actionable intelligence.
- They then reportedly shared this intelligence with Russian forces, who subsequently eliminated the ISIS targets.
Putin's Syria Intervention
- Putin's intervention in Syria exposed the inconsistencies in the narrative surrounding ISIS.
- His actions revealed a deeper geopolitical game at play, challenging the established narrative.