Gold Goats 'n Guns Podcast Episode #235- Halsey English and the Foundations of the Grand Bargain
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Nov 1, 2025 Halsey English, a geopolitical commentator and analyst, joins the discussion to unravel Trump's Middle East strategy and the dynamics of the Grand Bargain. They explore how the Trump-Gaza deal initiated a regional shift, diminishing European influence. Halsey elaborates on Trump's unique tactics, including his controversial use of conspiracy theories to realign power. They also delve into the implications of changing trade alliances, energy dynamics, and the evolving roles of regional players like Iran and Qatar, making for a riveting geopolitical analysis.
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Europe Losing Grip In Middle East
- The Middle East is being reordered away from European influence toward U.S.-led realignments.
- Halsey argues Europe lost leverage and now serves as a vassal to regional actors like Qatar and Turkey.
Energy And Influence Are Linked
- Trump aims to remove European meddling from Middle Eastern affairs by shifting energy and diplomatic leverage to the U.S.
- Halsey sees this as a strategic reordering that undercuts European ability to create and profit from regional chaos.
Europe Fails To Secure Energy Deals
- Europe can't secure cheap Middle Eastern energy and China/India pay higher prices, reducing European leverage.
- Halsey says that strengthens U.S. position as Europe depends on American-supplied energy flows.