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The Oil That Is Already on the Water Is the Only Thing Buying Time
April 8, 2026
The problem with an oil crisis is that the public never feels it all at once because oil does not move by magic. It moves by ship, and ships move slowly. That delay…
Iran Waives Fees for Spanish Ships Passing Through Strait
March 27, 2026
Spain has now emerged in an unexpected position in the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Reports indicate that Iranian authorities are allowing Spanish-linked vessels to…
The World’s Most Expensive Toll Booth?
March 26, 2026
What is taking place in the Strait of Hormuz right now is not simply a disruption to shipping, but a transformation of a natural chokepoint into a political weapon,…
The Canals Behind the War
March 17, 2026
Many people are looking at the conflicts in Gaza and Iran strictly through the lens of religion, terrorism, or regional politics. But history has shown that wars…
America Taps Venezuela for Rare Earth Minerals
March 16, 2026
The press is reporting that Venezuela is opening its mining sector to American companies, allowing foreign investment to extract gold, diamonds, and rare earth…
Canada and Europe Strengthen Trade Ties as Global Economy Fragments
March 9, 2026
Canada and the European Union agreed to modernize their existing trade agreement while launching negotiations for a new digital trade pact. On the surface, this…
Economic Warfare – US v Spain
March 5, 2026
Trade has increasingly become the weapon of choice for politicians who cannot resolve disputes through diplomacy. Now we see tensions erupting between the United…
Trump’s Tariffs & The New Risk Ahead
February 20, 2026
QUESTION: I just saw you on Russia Today explaining the Supreme Court decision. You said this will have a psychological impact on Trump internationally….
The US Trade Deficit – A Cause for Concern?
February 20, 2026
The latest data showing the US trade deficit widening sharply to about $70.3 billion should not be interpreted the way mainstream economists always frame it. They…
Washington Launches $12B Rare Earth Minerals Reserve
February 4, 2026
The Trump administration is moving to create what is being described as a strategic stockpile for rare earths and other critical minerals, branded “Project…
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