Are we witnessing the end of the American empire? In this episode, Charlie and Peter Erickson break down U.S.-China tensions, sanctions, the Ukraine war, U.S. military power, and the shifting balance in global geopolitics.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction: Global Unrest & “End of Empire” Fears00:30 – The U.S.-China Trade War & China’s Economic Retaliation03:43 – Has China Ever Sanctioned the U.S.?10:20 – Tariffs, Trade Negotiations & U.S. Leverage14:11 – Sanctions, Oil Markets & Dollar Dominance19:26 – Venezuela: Risk of War & U.S. Regime Change Power23:35 – U.S. Military Pillar: Lost Might in Ukraine & Tech Gaps24:39 – Russia’s Advanced Missiles: Burevestnik, Kinzhal & More31:22 – Why U.S. Missile Defense May Now Be Obsolete38:34 – Russia-Ukraine War Escalations & Missiles as Deterrent46:08 – Will Sanctions Backfire? De-Dollarization & Global Response50:19 – What Happens When the World Dumps the Dollar?54:43 – Is a Global Financial Collapse Coming Soon?58:09 – Ukraine Frontlines: Encirclements, Major Losses, and Updates1:10:39 – Will Morale Break? Collapse vs. Attrition in Ukraine1:18:44 – Western Perceptions & Media Blind Spots on Modern Warfare1:21:39 – Final Thoughts: Is the U.S. Empire at the Breaking Point?

If you’re interested in global power shifts, the fate of the U.S. dollar, and real talk about the wars shaping our future, watch now—and share your take in the comments!

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