The Jacob Shapiro Podcast Messing Around and Finding Out
Mar 14, 2025
Dive into a lively discussion on the dissolution of the Pentagon's Office of Net Assessment and its impact on U.S. geopolitical analysis. The hosts tackle the concept of multipolarity, challenging America's aggressive strategies. They humorously explore Canada-U.S. trade relations through a milkshake metaphor, critiquing perceptions of superiority. Finally, they analyze shifts in Europe's geopolitical landscape and speculate on the future of American influence, all while inviting listeners to engage in a light-hearted debate.
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Analyst Perspective
- Jacob Shapiro and Marco are strategists focused on helping investors understand geopolitical risks.
- Their analysis is disciplined by market forces, not by promoting specific ideologies.
Net Assessment Void
- The Pentagon's disbanding of the Office of Net Assessment creates a void in geopolitical analysis.
- This elimination of in-house expertise may lead to more disjointed government policy.
Imperial Mindset
- Nixon was a proponent of multipolarity, recognizing no single power dominated.
- Trump's administration, despite claims, governs with an imperial mindset, creating global friction.