In an historic realignment, India quietly tilts toward America — and Moscow, Tehran, and Beijing feel the heat. The consequences could reshape the balance of power for the rest of the century.
Rod, great information and analysis that I'm unlikely to hear elsewhere. I'm curious to hear if Bannon or Promethean cover this - they both seem to be ahead of the curve as well.
I do have a question for you or any readers. I'm glad to see that India is moving away from both Russia and I'm guessing China, which I'm very happy to see. Do you think that at some point - perhaps in a year or two - Russia becomes a frenemy with the US? That they realize with the three great powers, we might be a better alliance than China? Or is that too much to hope for and will the "Cabal" or "Deep State" prevent such an alliance?
If we can ever resolve this war in a reasonable way, I think there's real hope for a reboot of the U.S.-Russia -- and indeed the EU-Russia -- relationship. China is no ally: it is predatory in the extreme, and don't think Putin or his oligarchs have missed that. The "alliance without limits" turned very quickly into Beijing draining Russia's gold reserves, taking Russia's oil at steep discount, and sending roughly zero troops.
It's a good lesson. Perhaps there's a chance to flip Russia our direction. Not as an ally: that's hoping for too much (and it's also hoping for too much in the near term with India). But alignment is good enough for most purposes.
In a sense it didn't. It's always been a bunch of petulant teenagers who hate each other pretending to be a real counter to the U.S. and the G7. But every time they've been tested, they've folded, because did I mention they hate each other?
EXCELLENT analysis! Including tidbits of sarcasm: “enemedia.”
Great job! 👏 👏👏
Rod, great information and analysis that I'm unlikely to hear elsewhere. I'm curious to hear if Bannon or Promethean cover this - they both seem to be ahead of the curve as well.
I do have a question for you or any readers. I'm glad to see that India is moving away from both Russia and I'm guessing China, which I'm very happy to see. Do you think that at some point - perhaps in a year or two - Russia becomes a frenemy with the US? That they realize with the three great powers, we might be a better alliance than China? Or is that too much to hope for and will the "Cabal" or "Deep State" prevent such an alliance?
If we can ever resolve this war in a reasonable way, I think there's real hope for a reboot of the U.S.-Russia -- and indeed the EU-Russia -- relationship. China is no ally: it is predatory in the extreme, and don't think Putin or his oligarchs have missed that. The "alliance without limits" turned very quickly into Beijing draining Russia's gold reserves, taking Russia's oil at steep discount, and sending roughly zero troops.
It's a good lesson. Perhaps there's a chance to flip Russia our direction. Not as an ally: that's hoping for too much (and it's also hoping for too much in the near term with India). But alignment is good enough for most purposes.
Thank you for response. I really appreciate the interaction! I’m looking forward to the State of The Union address tonight!
I did a preview on one of the morning shows a couple hours ago. If I can get the clip in time I'll post it this afternoon.
Every time I read one of your essays, I learn so much. Thank you for your expertise!!
Thank YOU!
BRICS Begins to Break
I'm surprised it took this long.
In a sense it didn't. It's always been a bunch of petulant teenagers who hate each other pretending to be a real counter to the U.S. and the G7. But every time they've been tested, they've folded, because did I mention they hate each other?
You Mean Brazil is not a World Power? :-)
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a senior leader of the
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). His Party which governs India has (rightly?) been called Hindu Extremist.
Would get into trouble by pointing out
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