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By Scotty Reid - BTR News In a recent segment titled "Eggs, Car Insurance SKYROCKET Inflation Numbers Ahead Of Trump," Breaking Points contributors Ryan and Saagar delved into the troubling rise in car insurance rates and its connection to broader inflationary trends reporting that in the month of November 2024 inflation rose 2.7%. While the segment offered valuable insights, it failed to address a crucial yet often overlooked factor contributing to inflation: the United States' extensive foreign expenditures and perpetual state of military conflict. The Cost of Constant Conflict For decades, the U.S. has maintained a policy of global military engagement, spending vast sums on wars, military aid, and clandestine operations. This pattern is not only a moral and political issue but also an economic one with direct implications for inflation. Consider recent events: Military Aid to Israel and Ukraine: In November alone, the Biden administration announced multi-billion-dollar aid packages to support Israel's military actions and Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia. New Pledges in Syria: Amid escalating tensions and the reported overthrow of the Syrian government, the U.S. pledged additional billions to opposition forces. Clandestine Operations: Beyond the publicized aid, a significant portion of U.S. foreign expenditures is hidden under classified budgets, funding covert activities that never make headlines. These expenditures are financed largely through borrowing, adding to the national debt and putting upward pressure on inflation. Yet, discussions of inflation in mainstream media rarely connect these dots, focusing instead on domestic variables like supply chain disruptions or corporate price gouging. The Dollar's Diminishing Dominance Foreign expenditures also weaken the dollar's position as the world's reserve currency, another driver of inflation. The U.S. uses its financial dominance to impose economic sanctions, a form of economic warfare that has pushed nations like Russia, China, and others to seek alternatives to the dollar in global trade. This shift has manifested in the growing influence of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), which aims to establish a trade system independent of the dollar. As more countries move away from the dollar, the U.S. faces reduced demand for its currency, weakening its value. A weaker dollar makes imports more expensive for American consumers, fueling inflation. The ripple effects of U.S. military and economic policies abroad thus reach right into the pockets of everyday Americans, driving up prices not just for car insurance but also for food, fuel, and housing. The Missing Discussion in Media Breaking Points' omission of these foreign expenditures reflects a broader trend in mainstream and alternative media alike: a failure to connect the economic impact of America's global military footprint to domestic inflation. While analysts dissect the price of eggs or car insurance, the elephant in the room—the cost of endless war—goes largely unmentioned. This oversight does a disservice to the public. Understanding inflation requires looking beyond consumer trends to the structural forces at play. Military spending consumes a significant portion of the federal budget, funded through borrowing that increases the national debt and weakens the dollar. When this dynamic is ignored, the public is left with an incomplete picture of why their cost of living continues to rise. A Call for Deeper Analysis As inflation remains a top concern for Americans, it is imperative that media outlets expand their analysis to include the role of foreign expenditures. The cost of endless war and global dominance is not just a geopolitical issue; it's an economic one that affects everyone. Breaking Points and other outlets have a responsibility to explore these connections and offer the public a more comprehensive understanding of the forces driving inflation.

In this podcast, Christian talks about several important topics, including the war on crypto, Central Bank Digital Currencies, Kamala Harris' tax policy, the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South America), and the two parallel digital monetary systems that are emerging: the Swift monetary payment system, and the mBridge cross-border payment system.

In this wide-ranging episode of The Chris Abraham Show, Chris and his co-host ChatGPT delve deep into the complexities of global politics, diplomacy, and personal narrative. From Trump's role as an unexpected dove of peace to the hidden forces driving conflicts like the war in Ukraine, Chris covers topics such as internalized misogyny, nationalism, and the future of diplomacy. The episode meanders through history, geopolitical strategy, and personal insights while examining the evolving dynamics of power, influence, and communication in an interconnected world. 0:00 - Introduction: Chris opens with thoughts on internalized misogyny and how it might impact Kamala Harris's chances of becoming president. 6:30 - Populism and Nationalism: Chris discusses how Trump has drawn traditional Democratic voters to the MAGA movement through populist appeal. 12:15 - Putin and Diplomacy: A look into how Trump's approach to world leaders contrasts with the rhetoric of traditional diplomacy and the consequences of demonizing adversaries. 19:45 - Ukraine as a Holy Land: Chris reflects on Ukraine's deep historical significance to various cultures and ideologies, from Russia's origins to European Jewry and National Socialism. 27:00 - Global Conflict and BRICS: An exploration of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) and its rising influence in a world reacting to U.S. hegemony. 34:10 - The Importance of Direct Communication: Drawing parallels with the "red phone" from the Cold War, Chris argues for direct, respectful lines of communication between world leaders. 41:20 - Wrapping Up: Chris reflects on the episode's broad scope, from geopolitics to personal diplomacy, and thanks listeners for joining him on the journey. What was the main focus of this episode? The episode covered a wide range of topics, with a primary focus on diplomacy, populism, and the power of narrative in both personal and global contexts. Key discussions included the Ukraine conflict, Trump's diplomatic style, and internalized misogyny in politics. What is BRICS, and why is it important in this episode? BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) is discussed as a rising economic and geopolitical force that challenges U.S. hegemony. Chris highlights how BRICS could play a significant role in a potential global conflict, especially if tensions between NATO and Russia escalate. What's the connection between diplomacy and personal relationships in the episode? Chris emphasizes the importance of maintaining direct, respectful communication with adversaries, comparing it to personal relationships where trust and respect are crucial. He suggests that disrespecting world leaders in public rhetoric can undermine negotiations in times of crisis. Internalized Misogyny: The internalization of sexist attitudes by women themselves, which can lead to self-limiting beliefs or actions. Populism: A political approach that seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel that their concerns are disregarded by established elite groups. BRICS: An acronym representing Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—an economic and political alliance that is increasingly challenging Western influence. Red Phone: A symbolic term for a direct communication line between world leaders, famously used during the Cold War between the U.S. and the Soviet Union to avoid misunderstandings that could lead to nuclear war. Azov Battalion: A controversial far-right military unit in Ukraine with ties to neo-Nazism, which has been involved in the conflict with Russian-backed separatists. Holodomor: The man-made famine in Soviet Ukraine from 1932-1933 that resulted in millions of deaths, often seen as a key event in Ukraine's troubled history with Russia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisabraham/support

It is with pleasure that I was able to invite my colleague Gregory T Chin into the Virtual Studio to discuss all matters related to the BRICS+. Greg has been an observer of the BRICS for some time, and its main institutional creation the New Development Bank (NDB). I was keen to explore the BRICS - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa now that it has extended membership to Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Where is the BRICS+ headed in this evolving geopolitical environment? And I wanted to explore with Greg the major BRICS institution, the NDB, and what the BRICS+ hopes to accomplish with this Multilateral Development Bank (MDB). Gregory T Chin is an Associate Professor of Political Economy in the Department of Politics, and Faculty of Graduate Studies at York University (Canada), with a focus on China, Asia, the BRICS, global governance, and the political economy of international money and finance. He is a Non-Resident Senior Fellow of the Global China Initiative at Boston University's Global Development Policy Center, and of the Foreign Policy Institute at The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Prior to joining York University in 2007, he was First Secretary (Development) at the Canadian Embassy in Beijing 2003-2006. He handled strategic policy engagement with decision-makers in China, government agencies, key Chinese think tanks, and liaised with diplomatic representatives of other countries, the major multilateral development banks and international organizations, and private international foundations and donors. His recent publications include: an "Introduction - The Evolution of New Development Bank", "Bangladesh and New Development Bank", and "US Financial Statecraft and China" (published in Italian by Istituto Treccani). Also he recently published on the New Development Bank with – “Introduction – The evolution of New Development Bank (NDB): A decade plus in the making”.

Tariffs and the Rise of BRICS a One-World Digital Currency In this conversation, Steve and David discuss various topics including ballroom dancing, health, inflation, interest rates, tariffs, and the rise of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) as a competitor to the US dollar. Our goal is to apply Biblical Truth to the big issues of the day and to spread the Good News of the Gospel to as many people as possible through the airwaves as well as digitally. This mission, like others, requires funding. So, if you feel led to help support this effort, you can make a tax-deductible donation online HERE.   Thank You! 

Are we living in the End Times prophesied in the Bible? Clay Clark and Aaron Antis return to join Brian Nichols on The Brian Nichols Show to discuss the signs that we may be rapidly approaching the Second Coming of Christ and the Battle of Armageddon. Is the world aligning with the predictions laid out in the Book of Revelation? Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": https://www.briannicholsshow.com/heart Clay and Aaron dive deep into Biblical prophecy, examining current events through the lens of scripture. They point to the drying up of the Euphrates River, the rise of the "False Prophet" Yuval Noah Harari, the development of AI and "beast" technology, and the growing alliance between China and Russia as potential fulfillments of End Times prophecy found in Revelation 16:12-14.  The discussion also touches on the formation of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) as a challenge to the US dollar, a development that may tie into the economic upheaval predicted in Revelation 6:6. Clay encourages listeners to read Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21 to understand the signs Jesus gave about His return. Aaron brings up the intriguing connection between Israel and the "fig tree" parable in Matthew 24, suggesting that the generation that saw the rebirth of Israel as a nation in 1948 will see the fulfillment of End Times events. Could we be that generation? For more eye-opening content on Biblical prophecy and current events, visit TimeToFreeAmerica.com/Alex. You can also watch Clay Clark's "ReAwaken America" documentary featuring Gen. Flynn, Mike Lindell, and more for free on the website. The final ReAwaken America Tour event takes place June 7-8 in Detroit, MI with speakers including Rudy Giuliani, Eric Trump, and Kash Patel. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/heart) with code TBNS at checkout for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being!

BRICS+ (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) countries are trying to attack the U.S. dollar, with the addition of five new member states as of January 1, 2024, which include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates. The problem is this…what currency are they going to pick, and what country is going to be in charge. The three largest countries will all be fighting to use their own digital currency as the backer. China with its digital yuan. Russia with its digital Ruble. And India with its digital Rupee. In any case, it will be backed by gold.

On this week's special mailbag episode of Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan Ferris and Corey McLaughlin are answering some of the most interesting questions they've received in recent weeks from subscribers. They tackle everything that has been on your mind – and a few things that you probably haven't even considered. Dan and Corey kick things off with questions about whether the green-energy movement and threats to eliminate fossil fuels will boost the price of oil... the broken housing market in the U.S. and what it means for homebuilders... nuclear energy's potential as a big source of power in America... and where uranium prices are headed next based on the supply-and-demand picture.  Next, Dan and Corey address a listener who hates that they let the cat out of the bag on the upside in farmland... and respond to another listener who wants them to talk more about specific stocks and less about the Federal Reserve. Plus, Dan and Corey answer questions about political correctness, the love of money being the root of all evil, how to profit from war, and why they prefer U.S. Treasurys to money-market funds.  Finally, Dan and Corey discuss the threat the high national debt level poses for the U.S., the development of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) as a geopolitical and economic power, and whether the U.S. losing its world reserve currency status would really be such a bad thing.

On this week's special mailbag episode of Stansberry Investor Hour, Dan Ferris and Corey McLaughlin are answering some of the most interesting questions they've received in recent weeks from subscribers. They tackle everything that has been on your mind – and a few things that you probably haven't even considered. Dan and Corey kick things off with questions about whether the green-energy movement and threats to eliminate fossil fuels will boost the price of oil... the broken housing market in the U.S. and what it means for homebuilders... nuclear energy's potential as a big source of power in America... and where uranium prices are headed next based on the supply-and-demand picture.  Next, Dan and Corey address a listener who hates that they let the cat out of the bag on the upside in farmland... and respond to another listener who wants them to talk more about specific stocks and less about the Federal Reserve. Plus, Dan and Corey answer questions about political correctness, the love of money being the root of all evil, how to profit from war, and why they prefer U.S. Treasurys to money-market funds.  Finally, Dan and Corey discuss the threat the high national debt level poses for the U.S., the development of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) as a geopolitical and economic power, and whether the U.S. losing its world reserve currency status would really be such a bad thing.

From November 28th to December 2nd, Moscow played host to the esteemed BRICS+ Fashion Summit. The event took place at Zaryadye and drew over 200 speakers from 60 different countries. This global assembly of the fashion industry was marked by a myriad of activities and enriching programs, solidifying its place as a pivotal event in the global fashion calendar. The BRICS+ Fashion Summit stands as a distinctive platform that brings together member countries of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China...

President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Tuesday that the Extraordinary Joint Meeting of Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) leaders and leaders of invited Brics members must stand as a clarion call for countries to combine efforts and strengthen actions to end the Israeli-Gaza conflict. Ramaphosa was speaking virtually, when he said that since Hamas' attack in Israel on October 7 and since the responding attacks from Israel in Gaza, over 11 000 innocent civilians in Gaza, many of whom are women and children, have been killed. Many thousands more have been injured. Infrastructure, homes, hospitals and other public facilities have been destroyed. More than half of Gaza's population has been displaced, Ramaphosa added. He urged the international community to agree on immediate and concrete actions to end the suffering in Gaza and to establish a path towards a just and peaceful resolution of the conflict. He said South Africa calls for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire and the opening of humanitarian corridors so that aid and other basic services reach those in need. Ramaphosa highlighted that the actions by Israel are in clear violation of international law, including the United Nations Charter and the Geneva Convention read together with its protocols. "In its attacks on civilians and by taking hostages, Hamas has also violated international law and must be held accountable for these actions. The collective punishment of Palestinian civilians through the unlawful use of force by Israel is a war crime. The deliberate denial of medicine, fuel, food and water to the residents of Gaza is tantamount to genocide," he stressed. South Africa also wants countries to exercise restraint and to desist from fuelling the conflict, including by ceasing the supply of weapons to the fighting parties, and to also release all civilian hostages. South Africa is calling for the resumption of a comprehensive dialogue led and owned by Palestinians and Israelis themselves and facilitated by the United Nations. Ramaphosa called for the deployment of a United Nations Rapid Deployment Force in Palestine, with a mandate to monitor the cessation of hostilities and protect civilians. He noted that the atrocities that have been witnessed are the latest chapter in a painful history of suffering, oppression, occupation and conflict going back more than 75 years. He said South Africa wants the International Criminal Court to urgently initiate prosecutions against those responsible for the perpetration of war crimes. "As an important voice of the Global South representing a large part of humanity, we believe that Brics has a vital role in a widespread international effort to achieve a just and lasting peace. As individual countries, we have demonstrated our grave concern at the death and destruction in Gaza," he said.

Joko Widodo's recent trip to four African countries marked the first ever by an Indonesian head of state. The President's five-day visit took him to Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique, before finishing in South Africa where he attended the meeting of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) group of nations in Johannesburg. In his address to the BRICS conference Jokowi evoked the ‘spirit of Bandung' in reference to the Asia-Africa conference held in the West Java capital in 1955 and called for solidarity and cooperation between the nations of the Global South. But Indonesia stopped short of accepting an invitation to join the expanding group, which is seen as a potential challenge or alternative to Western hegemony in a changing new world order. So, what motivated such a high-level trip to Africa? Why did Jokowi choose to make such an historic visit at this stage in his presidency? What is the current state of Indonesia-Africa relations and what might Indonesia's ambitions be for its future in the continent? In this week's episode Jemma Purdey chats with Dr Christophe Dorigné-Thomson who holds a PhD in Politics from the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences at Universitas Indonesia, and a Master in Business/Management (Grande Ecole Programme) with a major in Finance from ESSEC Business School. His research focuses on foreign policy (Indonesia, Asia-Africa, and European nations notably); political economy; external powers' engagement with Africa, Asia, and Europe, including political, economic, and defense and security approaches; and Indonesian, Asia-Africa, and Western politics. His forthcoming book, Indonesia's Engagement with Africa, will be published in 2023 by Palgrave Macmillan. In 2023, the Talking Indonesia podcast is co-hosted by Dr Jemma Purdey from Monash University, Tito Ambyo from RMIT and Dr Jacqui Baker from Murdoch University. Image: Antara/Press Bureau of Presidential Secretariat Caption: President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo (left) and his host Mozambique President Filipus Nyusi wear traditional headbands as they attend the opening of the National Festival of Culture at Red Bulls Association Field in Maputo on Aug. 23, 2023.

We are proud to present the fourth episode in a new season, Episode 5 of Season 15, of your favourite 'digital' pub discussions from the 'quirky four', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle), Mark Hartley (Stats Man) and Steve Ingram (the Raven, thief of shiny objects), the most muted man in podcasting today, (formerly Lycra Man, the Raven (C-Caw), the Patriot, Captain Crow, Captain Pugwash lookalike, potential Eurovision Song Contest entrant (but not from Russia) and lately Right Engle and Captain Circumference 360º) dropping in for a digital pint to discuss important national, regional and local issues, in a sometimes irreverent, sometimes humorous, sometimes serious but always entertaining way. The 'Flab Three plus 'Skinny Minnie Stats' are back together this week for another lively discussion to include the Landlord's extremely interesting and humorous Roundup of current news stories from the daily rags and other online news sources regarding the supremely chaotic world of British politics, politicians and other points of interest.  After the round up we focus on the new world alliance BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India and China and the local is all about the Blacon Community Forum in Chester. With usual shout outs and downs we end with the Raven avoiding his round yet again. This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!! Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride). Opening Music - Moving ON © and ℗ JMN 2015 Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters.

Save Souls with an OfGod Tshirt: https://sjwellfire.com/shop/ Join our newsletter: https://sjwellfire.com/ Gab: https://gab.com/sjwellfire Support us to save souls via the news: https://sjwellfire.com/support/ or scott@sjwellfire.com paypal Prepare: https://sjwellfire.com/partners/ With China rewriting the Bible and other Religious texts, you need to look at the Book of Revelation and end of days. China appears to the be NWO police force. The winner. Lets look at China winning along with tech companies (social credit score), beast technology, war and the Deagle report, and the agenda rewriting of the Bible for a one world anti-Christ agenda. 1. Tech Companies and the Ten Kings of Revelation: One interpretation suggests that the "ten kings" mentioned could symbolize powerful IT corporate AI entities, which in a modern context could be paralleled with influential tech companies. The idea of tech giants cooperating or sharing common goals might resemble the concept of unity mentioned in the text. They will have one mind. Could this mean one hive mind. Today China is all over social credit scores to enslave you. This about all the trackers coming like your carbon footprint tracker. Link this to ID 2020 where you can't do anything without being marked. 2. One World Religion and Government: The concept of a one-world religion and government is mentioned in the Bible. While there may not be a direct scripture in the King James Version (KJV) explicitly referencing a one-world religion or government, passages such as Revelation 13:7-8 and Revelation 17:12-13 allude to a powerful entity with control over nations. If China is the N.W.O. police and rewriting the Bible, wow to Christians. 3. China's Role and the BRICS Financial System: China's rise as a global power and its influence in international affairs, including the economic realm, cannot be denied. The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) financial system is part of China's efforts to reshape global financial dynamics. While concerns about social credit scores and surveillance systems exist, it's important to realize CBDC is Mark of the Beast money. 4. The Deagle Report and Population Shifts: The Deagle report, predicting significant population declines in certain countries, has raised eyebrows. It is obvious there will be a theater of war with the USA and the WEST losing. 5. The Implications of Rewriting Religious Texts: The notion of altering religious texts for political or ideological purposes raises ethical and spiritual concerns. Religious texts hold deep cultural and spiritual significance for many, and any manipulation of these texts for the agenda of a particular group could be perceived as an attempt to control minds and beliefs. The Bible is a threat to power. It is God's word and supernature in nature. Those that mess with it will be cursed. The bigger picture, rewriting the Bible must be looked at with all the other strategic / fear based actions like war and plandemics as a NWO power grab.

Six new member states will be added to BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) in January. The combined GDP of the expanded bloc will be about $65 trillion, or 37% of global GDP, compared to 30% for the G7, which includes the US and UK. 5) Expanded BRICS will control half of global food production, 42% of oil supply, and 72% of rare earth metals; 4) People fleeing America's big cities; 3) San Jose church sues county, claiming it used geofencing to track members' cell phones; 2) Euphrates River critically low; 1) Border Patrol officials order border wall floodgates in Arizona welded open, allowing migrants from as far as China to simply walk into US. FOLLOW US! Twitter X: @SkyWatch_TV YouTube: @SkyWatchTVnow @SimplyHIS @FiveInTen Rumble: @SkyWatchTV Facebook: @SkyWatchTV @SimplyHIS @EdensEssentials Instagram: @SkyWatchTV @SimplyHisShow @EdensEssentialsUSA TikTok: @SkyWatchTV @SimplyHisShow @EdensEssentials SkyWatchTV.com | SkyWatchTVStore.com | EdensEssentials.com | WhisperingPoniesRanch.com

Nvidia reported an incredible 88% jump in revenue this week driven by the ongoing demand for AI chips. However, their shares finished the session flat. What is a fair valuation for the tech stock and can its shares continue to rise?The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) launched their biggest expansion in its history but what is this group of nations, why the additions and what are the long-term implications for the West?Find out the answers to these questions with our Chief Content & Culture Officer Anthony Cheung and Co-Founder Piers Curran.Free daily newsletter https://bit.ly/3Oeu4WkFree Finance Accelerator simulation https://bit.ly/3GoyV5rConnect with Anthony https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonycheung10/Connect with Piers https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierscurran/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Young people from all the brics member states have spoken out in favor of creating a BRICS Youth Council during the 15th BRICS Summit. National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Chairperson Asanda Luwaca stated the recent 15th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Youth Conference reached an agreement on the creation of a Youth Council on Wednesday while speaking at the summit now taking place in Johannesburg. Sakina Kamwendo on update at noon spoke to National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) Chairperson Asanda Luwaca   

The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) countries meet for a summit this week, prompting renewed questions about Dollar influence. Lauren Goodwin and Julia Hermann reprise their April episode discussing what exactly it takes for a country to build a reserve currency, and why they do not see the Chinese Renminbi as a credible competitor to the Dollar on a multi-decade timeline. 

Kinh tế Trung Quốc không bật dậy cho dù hết bị chính sách zero Covid trói buộc. Tăng trưởng 6,3 % trong quý 2/2023 quá thấp so với mong đợi sau 3 năm các hoạt động ngưng trệ để chống dịch. Nhưng đấy mới chỉ là bề nổi của tảng băng trong số rất nhiều khó khăn làm tê liệt « công xưởng » của thế giới. Đấy có thể là nguyên nhân khiến Bắc Kinh tăng tốc kế hoạch « phi đô la hóa » và quyết liệt hơn trong cuộc đối đầu với Mỹ ? Hôm 17/07/2023 Tổng Cục Thống Kê Trung Quốc công bố tỷ lệ tăng trưởng trong quý 2 và hài lòng với kết quả « tốt », vì GDP tăng mạnh hơn so với quý 1. Các nhà phân tích quốc tế và kể cả tại Hoa Lục đã hết sức thận trọng với thành tích này. Trả lời đài truyền hình tư nhân BFM TV, chủ tịch công ty tư vấn Asia Centre, trụ sở tại Paris, ông Jean-François di Meglio giải thích vì sao giới trong ngành thất vọng với tỷ lệ tăng trưởng 6,3 % : « Con số vừa nêu thật ra là mức so sánh về tỷ lệ tăng trưởng so với một năm trước đây, tức là chúng ta đang so sánh thành tích của quý 2/2023 với thời điểm quý 2/2022 thì Trung Quốc mới có được tỷ lệ 6,3%. Nhưng nếu nhìn vào quý 1 và quý 2 năm nay, tăng trưởng chỉ là 0,8 % mà thôi. Cần nhắc lại trong cả năm 2022 Trung Quốc bị phong tỏa để chống dịch, các hoạt động kinh tế bị chựng lại. Thành thử so với năm ngoái, đương nhiên kinh tế Trung Quốc rõ ràng là đang bật dậy và tỷ lệ 6,3 % như Bắc Kinh thông báo để ngỏ viễn cảnh sẽ đạt được chỉ tiêu GDP tăng 5,5 % . Nhưng vừa giải thích, để đạt được 5,5 % đó, Trung Quốc cần có tỉ lệ tăng trưởng cao hơn rất nhiều ». Tiêu thụ nội địa, « cốt lõi của vấn đề »Thông tín viên báo Le Monde tại Trung Quốc ghi nhận thành phố Thạch Gia Trang, thủ phủ tỉnh Hà Bắc, cách không xa Bắc Kinh, thông báo tổ chức rất nhiều liên hoan nhạc rock nhạc rock trong những tháng sắp tới. Không phải là các quan chức tỉnh này yêu thích nhạc kích động, mà đó là cách để thu hút thanh thiếu niên ở Bắc Kinh và các vùng chung quanh đến đây « tiêu tiền ».  Thạch Gia Trang đang tìm mọi cách để kích hoạt cỗ máy tiêu thụ và qua đó là các hoạt động kinh tế của thành phố. Trên báo Le Figaro, nhà kinh tế trưởng ngân hàng Natixis Alicia Garcia Herrero ghi nhận « không có tiêu thụ nội địa, đó là cốt lõi của vấn đề » đối với Trung Quốc hiện nay. Chính trong bối cảnh đó Ngân Hàng Trung Ương liên tục hạ lãi suất chỉ đạo để khuyến khích tiêu thụ và đầu tư.Trả lời hãng tin Pháp AFP, Erin Xin, thuộc ngân hàng HSBC trụ sở tại Luân Đôn, giải thích « Trong quý 2/2023, đà bật dậy của kinh tế Trung Quốc kém đi bởi nhu cầu tiêu thụ hàng Trung Quốc trên thế giới đè nặng lên lĩnh vực xuất khẩu, ngành địa ốc vẫn yếu kém và nhìn chung thì tiêu thụ nội địa không đủ sức » để kéo tăng trưởng đi lên. Tổng Cục Thống Kê Trung Quốc giải thích với báo chí rằng kinh tế không bị hụt hơi, nhưng đang chịu áp lực do « bối cảnh quốc tế phức tạp » Theo chủ tịch cơ quan tư vấn Asia Centre, Jean François di Meglio, giải thích của Tổng Cục Thống Kê Trung Quốc như vậy là « không ổn »  :« Lần đầu tiên chính các nhà quan sát Trung Quốc đã báo động và khuyến nghị chính phủ về những biện pháp cần phải làm. Vào lúc mà các ngân hàng trung ương trên thế giới tăng lãi suất để kềm hãm lạm phát, riêng ngân hàng trung ương Trung Quốc liên tục hạ lãi suất chỉ đạo để khuyến khích đầu tư và tiêu thụ. Đó là dấu hiệu kinh tế Trung Quốc đang bị hụt hơi vì nhiều lý do. Một trong số ấy, theo như giải thích của chính quyền Bắc Kinh, là do kinh tế toàn cầu đang chững lại, tác động đến xuất khẩu của Trung Quốc. Nói cách khác Bắc Kinh ‘chạy tội', quy trách nhiệm cho các quốc gia khác… Nếu đúng là như thế thì có nghĩa là tăng trưởng của Trung Quốc lệ thuộc quá nhiều vào giao thương quốc tế và chẳng lẽ xuất khẩu đình trệ, ngay cả nền kinh tế thứ nhì thế giới cũng không còn lá chủ bài nào trong tay nữa hay sao ? » Mất niềm tin vào mô hình Trung QuốcHôm 21/07, chính quyền vừa ban hành một loạt các biện pháp khuyến khích người tiêu dùng mua xe hơi, đặc biệt là xe điện. Thị trường địa ốc bị đóng băng từ gần ba năm nay. Đúng vào ngày Trung Quốc thông báo rầm rộ tỉ lệ tăng trưởng 6,3% cho quý 2/2023 thì cũng là lúc tập đoàn môi giới địa ốc số 1 là Evergrande đi vào kỷ lục thế giới trong hạng mục « công ty mang nợ lớn nhất thế giới » : trong hai năm 2021 và 2022 đại tập đoàn này thua lỗ 81 tỷ đô la, đẩy mức nợ lên tới 340 tỷ đô la. Đồng tiền Trung Quốc trong 6 tháng đầu 2023 mất giá hơn 7% so với đô la Mỹ. Thêm một tin xấu khác là về thương mại : Trung Quốc trong tháng 06/2023 không còn là nhà cung cấp hàng rẻ số 1 cho người tiêu dùng Mỹ, mà đã bị đẩy xuống hạn 3, sau Mêhicô và Canada. Kim ngạch xuất khẩu của Trung Quốc giảm liên tục trong hai tháng 5 và 6/2023. So với cùng thời kỳ năm ngoái, xuất khẩu của Trung Quốc giảm 12,4 % : nhân viên của hàng ngàn doanh nghiệp Trung Quốc bị vạ lây. Kết thúc một năm học, có thêm 12 triệu thanh niên tham gia thị trường lao động Trung Quốc vào lúc mà 1 trên 5  thanh niên dưới 24 tuổi không có việc làm. Jean-François di Meglio trực tiếp gắn liền hiện tượng này với khủng hoảng địa ốc tại Trung Quốc đã kéo dài từ hai, ba năm nay : « Có hai yếu tố : thứ nhất là hiện tượng vỡ bong bóng địa ốc từ hơn hai năm nay, với vụ tập đoàn Evergrande vỡ nợ. Thứ hai, theo tôi đây mới là vấn đề âm ỉ , đó là chính người dân Trung Quốc không còn tin tưởng vào tương lai nữa. Công luận không còn tự tin như trước . Dân chúng hoang mang khi thấy có tới hơn 20 % thanh niên trong độ tuổi từ 18 đến 24 đang thất nghiệp. Người ta cũng bắt đầu hoài nghi về khả năng cải thiện đời sống, về mô hình phát triển của Trung Quốc … »Giới tiểu thương cũng như các tập đoàn công nghiệp lớn đều lo âu. Hàng quán, giới du lịch thì lo khách hàng lười chi tiêu. Tỷ lệ tiết kiệm ở Trung Quốc hiện nay là gần 50 %. Các doanh nghiệp Trung Quốc thì đau đầu vì những quy định mới của chính quyền về các « chuẩn mực pháp lý khắt khe, nhân danh an ninh quốc gia », họ cũng đau đầu vì chiến tranh thương mại với Mỹ kéo dài và cuộc đọ sức về công nghệ với thế giới phương Tây.Liên hệ giữa khó khăn kinh tế và chính sách đối ngoại của Bắc Kinh Trong bài tham luận hôm 18/07/2023, giám đốc nghiên cứu Viện Quan Hệ Quốc Tế và Chiến Lược Pháp – IRIS, Barthélémy Courmont nêu bật một vấn đề : cỗ máy kinh tế của Trung Quốc hiện nay không hoạt động tốt, Bắc Kinh đang trả giá cho chính sách chống dịch nghiêm ngặt và liên tục kéo dài trong ba năm. Những khó khăn đó lại diễn ra vào thời điểm nổ ra chiến tranh Ukraina. Đó không là một tin vui đối với bản thân Trung Quốc và phần còn lại của thế giới. Đương nhiên khi nền kinh tế thứ nhì bị « hỏng máy », tăng trưởng thì cả thế giới bị vạ lây. Điểm mới ở đây là Bắc Kinh trong tay ông Tập Cận Bình giờ đây không e dè gì nữa cả. Trung Quốc bắt buộc sẽ phải đưa ra một số « sáng kiến » để cứu vãn tăng trưởng. Những sáng kiến đó « có thể bất lợi cho phương Tây và càng làm dấy lên căng thẳng về địa chính trị » trong bối cảnh kinh tế thế giới phức tạp hiện nay.Vẫn giám đốc viện IRIS Barthélémy Courmont cho rằng, nếu như đình đốn kinh tế kéo dài, dân Trung Quốc nghèo đi thì khi đó mới có thể cho rằng tính chính đáng của Đảng Cộng Sản nước này bị đe dọa. kịch bản đó chưa xảy ra.Nhưng về đối ngoại, những khó khăn « ở bên trong đó » tác động đến chính sách Một Vành Đai Một Con Đường của Trung Quốc. Bắc Kinh đòi hỏi nhiều bảo đảm hơn khi cấp tín dụng cho các quốc gia khác. Những điều kiện cho vay của Trung Quốc sẽ càng « ngặt nghèo hơn ». Cùng lúc, « chiến tranh Ukraina cũng là cơ hội để Bắc Kinh đẩy mạnh việc sử dụng đồng nhân dân tệ trên bàn cờ tiền tệ quốc tế », không chỉ với nhóm BRICS (Brazil, Nga, Ấn Độ, Nam Phi và Trung Quốc) mà cả với các đối tác châu Á khác, với các nước chậm phát triển.Cơ hội đẩy thu hẹp ảnh hưởng của đô la MỹHơn nữa Barthélémy Courmont nhấn mạnh chiến tranh Ukraina là một bước ngoặt để một số quốc gia giảm bớt mức độ lệ thuộc vào phương Tây. Ảnh hưởng của khối này đang bị thu hẹp lại trên bàn cờ quốc tế. Đối với Trung Quốc « chiến tranh Ukraina thực sự là cơ hội để đề nghị một mô hình khác về ngoại giao và kinh tế so với mô hình của phương Tây ». Trong cuộc chạy đua tranh giành ảnh hưởng này, Trung Quốc đang dẫn dầu nhưng ở phía sau từ Ấn Độ đến Nam Phi hay Brazil - đương nhiên là phải nhắc tới nước Nga, đều ấp ủ tham vọng thành lập một liên minh gọi là « Global South ». Để đóng vai trò trung tâm trong mô hình mới đó, Bắc Kinh chủ trương « phi phương Tây hóa » và chấm dứt thời kỳ Âu-Mỹ thống lĩnh các hoạt động kinh tế toàn cầu. Chuyên gia về châu Á viện IRIS kết luận : Đấy có thể là lý do vì sao Washington đã gửi các quan chức quan trọng nhất trong chính quyền Biden đến Bắc Kinh trong thời gian gần đây.

RocketFuel Payment Solutions CEO Peter Jensen joins Natalie Stoberman from the Proactive studios to discuss the potential impact of a gold-backed currency being developed by BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. Jensen says he sees the gold-backed currency as another use case for blockchain technology, highlighting its ability to automate and enhance existing payment systems. He believes that currencies, whether fiat or digital, need to be backed by something of value, such as gold, to gain traction and compete with established currencies like the U.S. dollar. While acknowledging the U.S. dollar's dominance in global trade, Jensen points out that there are already multiple currencies competing with it, such as the Euro and Bitcoin. He expects shifts in currency dynamics over time, citing the growth of the Chinese currency as an example. Regarding the potential optimization of money movement, Jensen emphasizes that the monetary system should embrace digitalization using blockchain-based technologies. He suggests that individuals using their local currency may not need to worry, but businesses operating across borders should keep an eye on developments in order to facilitate secure and cost-effective cross-border transactions. #ProactiveInvestors #RocketFuelPaymentSolutions #BRICS #GoldBackedCurrency #Cryptocurrencies #BlockchainTechnology #PaymentSolutions #GlobalTrade #DigitalCurrency #FiatCurrency #USdollar #Euro #Bitcoin #CurrencyCompetition #CrossBorderTransactions #FinancialTechnology #MonetarySystem #Digitalization #EconomicShifts #TradeCurrency #FinancialNews #BusinessInsights #InternationalPayments #CurrencyExchange #EmergingMarkets #DigitalEconomy #FutureofFinance #GlobalEconomy #NatalieStoberman #invest #investing #investment #investor #stockmarket #stocks #stock #stockmarketnews

John Rubino, publisher of his newsletter over at Substack, joins us for wide-ranging discussion on the macroeconomic implications for markets, currencies, countries, central banks, global trading, and the precious metals sector with regards to the recently announced gold-backed currency that is being proposed by the BRICS (Brazil, Russian, India, China, South Africa) countries.  More will be unveiled at their upcoming August 22-24th meeting.   We delve into some of the main themes that surface around de-dollarization, the mismanagement of the United States with regards to how it often weaponizes the dollar as the world reserve currency, what it means for central banks role in buying gold, what is means for central banks that have little gold reserves, and what it could mean for a larger global discussion on fiat currencies versus gold-back currencies.   As we wrap up, we also bring up the added layer of complexity with regards to how central bank digital currencies could still be a going concern even in a gold standard type of currency.   https://rubino.substack.com/

Hard Asset Management CEO Christian Briggs speaks about the transformation of the how we pay for things in the United States. Christian speaks about the downward spiral of the U.S. dollar. A number of countries are getting rid of their dependency of the U.S. dollar and relying instead on the Chinese yuan or their own country's monetary system. The Chinese government is leading the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) coalition. These are fast-growing economies that will collectively dominate the global economy by 2050. Former assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Monica Crowley recently said “It's really hard to overstate exactly how catastrophic the abandonment of the U.S. dollar would be as the world's global reserve currency. If that were to end, that would mean the end of the U.S. dollar.”

In Episode 47 of The Energy Question, David Blackmon interviews his podcasting partner, Armando Cavahna, about the oil and gas situation in Brazil. 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Armando Cavanha's background and career 05:29 - President Lula's energy policies - how are they stackingup compared to Bolsonaro? 09:59 - Positive prospects for more development in Brazil 12:53 - BRICS - Brazil's involvement and possible expansion thisyear 19:27 - Petrobras developing the offshore; involvement byinternational companies 24:54 - Is there any prospect to increase natural gas productionto an extent where you would no longer have to import LNG from overseas? 26:35 - Significant Lithium Reserves 31:08 - OutroYou can find The Energy Question With David Blackmon podcast at Spotify, Spreaker, Apple Podcasts and other regular podcasting platforms.Sponsorships are available or get your own corporate brand produced by Sandstone Media. David Blackmon LinkedInDB Energy Questions Energy Transition Absurdities SubstackThe Crude Truth with Rey TrevinoRey Trevino LinkedInEnergy Transition Weekly ConversationIrina Slav LinkedInArmando Cavanha LinkedIn ENB Top NewsENBEnergy DashboardENB PodcastENB Substack

French President Emmanuel Macron is considering attending the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) summit, which would make him the first Western leader to do so. Macron has expressed interest in participating, hoping to engage in discussions about global issues and promote a revamped multilateralism, while the BRICS countries seek to protect their independence from Western dominance and reshape the global financial system. Thanks for watching the Mike & Mario Show. Visit rethinkingthedollar.com to stay informed on the last in the news. Subscribe & click the

Foreign ministers from BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) met to discuss expanding the Global South-led bloc and creating a new global reserve currency to challenge the US dollar. VIDEO: https://youtube.com/watch?v=PfXyNqg8NDI Sources and more information here: https://geopoliticaleconomy.com/2023/06/03/brics-adding-members-currency-us-dollar

This month we go over BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) coming together with their own currency and Tucker Carlson being let go from FOX News.Thanks for taking the time to listen in. Please leave us 5 stars on Spotify & Apple Podcasts with a review. THANK YOU!

Setelah runtuhnya Silicon Valley Bank baru-baru ini, penggunaan Dolar AS juga diberitakan mulai ditinggalkan oleh beberapa negara. Selama beberapa dekade terakhir, Dolar AS telah memainkan peran penting dalam perdagangan internasional. Namun kini, sang mata uang internasional tersebut mendapat pesaing baru yang bernama BRICS. BRICS (Brazil, Rusia, India, China, dan South Africa) membentuk sebuah aliansi dengan tujuan membuat mata uang baru yang akan digunakan pada perdagangan internasional, menggantikan US Dollar. Pertanyaannya, apakah ini akan berdampak positif atau negatif terhadap industri crypto?

Check out my resources!Click Here To Join The Financially Bulletproof Investing Course! Click Here To Download my Free Financially Bulletproof Checklist—-In this episode, Marc discusses the history of the US dollar as the world reserve currency and its potential future as such. He explains the transition away from the US dollar by the BRIC countries and the potential impacts on the global economy IF the US dollar were to lose its status as the world reserve currency. Timestamps:[02:50] How the US Dollar became the world currency[06:50] What the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China) are developing [11:50] What happens if the US dollar is no longer dominant[17:40] The $25 trillion international opportunity[20:00] What international funds to consider--- Connect with Me! Instagram: @BetterWallet TikTok: @BetterWallet Twitter: @TheBetterWallet YouTube: @BetterWallet

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Extraordinaire Quentin Anderson discuss the future of the US Dollar. How new nations join together with intentions to take the thrown of world currency (BRICS) Brazil, Russia, India, China, S. Africa. Lesson of the day with DJ Salt T. Nuts. & finally the first episode of The Replayables. Joined by Marty owner of GFXcursions to discuss the Carter III. Host: Quentin Anderson Producer: Lori Guest: Marty, Lori, Legend --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/qt196/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/qt196/support

The US Dollar Index (DXY) dropped to the fresh low since February late Tuesday, as softer US data joins downbeat fundamentals to weigh on the DXY.  Is the dominance of the US dollar in global trade also facing a significant challenge with emerging global economies, such as China and India, stepping forward to trade in their own currencies? As the world's second largest economy, China has been steadily increasing the use of its currency in international transactions, with many countries, including the members of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) bloc, now settling trade deals in yuan. Bloomberg reported that China's yuan has replaced the US dollar as the most traded currency in Russia, a year after the invasion of Ukraine led to a slew of Western sanctions against Moscow. So, is the dollar dominance dissipating as China and Russia tilt towards a new currency bloc? Willie Keng finds out from Phan Vee Leung, CIO, Trackrecord in this latest episode of the Bigger Picture.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the future-focused podcast that will take you on a journey through the latest developments in artificial intelligence and global economics. In this episode, we delve into the highly anticipated release of GPT-4, the next generation of AI language models that promises to revolutionize the way we interact with technology. We also explore the economic powerhouses of BRICS - Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa - and the growing influence they wield on the world stage. From trade to investment to cultural exchange, these emerging markets are rapidly shaping the global landscape and redefining the rules of the game. But what does the future hold for AI and BRICS? Will GPT-4 be the breakthrough that propels us into a new era of human-machine collaboration? Will BRICS continue to rise in prominence and reshape the global order? And what impact will these trends have on society as a whole? Join us as we dive deep into the intersection of technology and economics and explore the possibilities of tomorrow. With expert insights and thought-provoking analysis, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in the cutting-edge of innovation and the forces shaping our world. Don't miss out - tune in now! https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM2MjWmmu/

Highlights:    ●      “It's being widely reported that we are now officially in the midst of de-dollarization trends all around the globe. This is happening! It's happening exactly like we talked about it happening in March of last year.” ●      “China and France have just completed their first Yuan-settled liquified natural gas trade, which is being widely seen as the first step towards ending the US dollar for worldwide energy trades.” ●      “All told, the percentage of global reserves in U.S. Dollars has fallen from 72% in 1999 to 59% now.” ●      “Both BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) and SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) are changing the world order economically moving the world more and more away from the Dolts in DC, away from the Demons in Davos, away from the Bullies in Brussels, and are together reawakening a far more conservative, civilizationalist, traditionalist and religious world.”     Timestamps:     [01:09] How the crisis in Ukraine is all about defending the liberal world order [04:26] How that liberal world order is now economically falling apart; 5 examples of the de-dollarization that is happening right now [07:02] On the rise of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) and SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) Resources: ●      Learn how to protect your life savings from inflation and an irresponsible government, with Gold and Silver. Go to http://www.turleytalkslikesgold.com/ ●      Experience China Before Communism, Experience Shen Yun performance at a city near you: https://shenyun.live/STEVE ●      Ep. 1513 Trump's Polls SURGE as Grand Jury SUSPENDS for a MONTH!!! ●      Go to https://www.hometitlelock.com/turleytalks -- and use promo code: TURLEYTALKS. Then enter your address for your no-obligation home title scan to see if you're already a victim. That's a $100 value -- FREE. ●      Join Dr. Steve for an unedited, uncensored extended analysis of current events in his Insiders Club at https://insidersclub.turleytalks.com/ ●      Get Over 66% OFF All of Mike Lindell's Products using code TURLEY: https://www.mypillow.com/turley ●      Email me at steve@turleytalks.com or comment below on what you'd like to see in my new guidebook about Escaping the Great Reset! ●      BOLDLY stand up for TRUTH in Turley Merch! Browse our new designs right now at: https://store.turleytalks.com/ ●      Make sure to FOLLOW me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrTurleyTalks ●      Get 25% off Patriotic Coffee and ALL ITEMS with Code TURLEY at https://mystore.com/turley   Thank you for taking the time to listen to this episode.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and/or leave a review.  Sick and tired of Big Tech, censorship, and endless propaganda? Join my Insiders Club with a FREE TRIAL today at: https://insidersclub.turleytalks.com  Do you want to be a part of the podcast and be our sponsor? Click here to partner with us and defy liberal culture!  If you would like to get lots of articles on conservative trends make sure to sign-up for the 'New Conservative Age Rising' Email Alerts.

The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) countries are also among those taking issue with the US trying to impose its will on the world. Their alliance is one of a growing number of bi and multi-lateral agreements between countries of the global south which seek to develop trade and cooperation on a more equitable basis and now also circumventing the restrictions which the United States is imposing through sanctions. Though it remains at present massively dominant, the United States unipolar world is increasingly being challenged. The benefit of a multipolar world would be to break US power and open up the possibility of progressive change. Such a world, and the fight to achieve it, will not be without complications and challenges. It is, therefore, vital to support those opposing US imperialism, to defend the sovereignty of nations and to oppose US sanctions and its drive to war.

The Society Show with Christian Patterson is a podcast about society, featuring DJ Ski Doo and the Society Show Soundboard Band, with World Renowned Organist Roy Dickerson! It is now the new era of the Society Show - Season Seven, recorded live(-to-tape) at the beautiful Lorena Bobbitt Theatre in beautiful North Seattle. This episode includes: - The show's intern, Napoleon Hitler, tragically perished in a Tesla explosion - The Silver Lining with Mark Silver: Trump polls higher than DeSantis in a poll - is he reclaiming his throne? - A respiratory illness spreads in North Korea -- it may be covid, but DPRK won't confirm because they had claimed to have defeated covid - Rwanda attempts to shoot down Congolese airplane - Nigeria opens a Chinese-built deep sea port - You've heard of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa), but what about MINT (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, Turkey)? - More on South Park, and how it has some bad messages, but ultimately, the messages they choose to advance are bold - Christian takes a strangely PRO-secondhand smoke position? - Mel Gibson's antisemitism - The recent coup of Pedro Castillo in Peru - Turkey obstructing Sweden's NATO membership, ostensibly for allowing Quran burnings - This episode was sponsored by Blackrock All of that, and much much more, this is the Society Show! Visit the website: societyshow.net Contact the show at societyshowpodcast@gmail.com Follow the show on twitter: @society_show

Today, I spoke with John Spencer who is an award-winning scholar, professor, author, combat veteran, and internationally recognised expert and advisor on Urban Warfare and other military related topics. John currently serves as the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies with the Madison Policy Forum and was until recently the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies  at the Modern War Institute at West Point. He is also the Co-Director of the Urban Warfare Project, and host of the Urban Warfare Project podcast. John is also the author of the ‘Mini-Manual for the Urban Defender', which is a short compilation of John's vast experience and there are currently over 100,000 copies of the manual in Ukraine, where it's being used daily by the defenders. Some of the topics we discussed are: John's background in Urban Warfare Why Urban Warfare is the hardest Explanation of a possible shift in initiative The strategic importance of Kherson Likelihood of Putin seeking a ‘frozen' conflict The ‘Battle of Kyiv' and why Ukraine succeeded Why understanding the ‘human domain' is critical Information and connectivity as weapons of war Birth of ‘The Mini-Manual for the Urban Defender' and its ongoing usage in Ukraine Conditions necessary for success of ‘Total Defence' Reminder why Urban Warfare is critical and here to stay Why training for the conduct of area defence is essential Reminder of why terrain is important The ‘rule book' of a nuclear-armed state Importance of a Ukrainian victor to broader geopolitical tensions During the chat, I made reference to my conversation with Carl Miller about Russian influence operations in the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) countries. You can find that interview here. If you like what you've heard, please consider liking and reviewing the show wherever you get your pods. You can also support the show on our Patreon and Buy Me A Coffee page on the links below: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thevoicesofwar Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thevoicesofwar

There's five major economies who have come together to create a new currency call (BRICS)Brazil, Russia

Getting Less. If you think you're going to be getting more…that's not what's going to happen. The coalition known as BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) constitute 20% of the world's GDP and 40% of its population. The alignment of the world's order is coming to an end. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey are all asking to be members of BRICS. They no longer want to use the U.S. dollar as the world's reserve currency. Instead, as one trading block use their own currency. They no longer use the IMF or World Bank and seek to change the United Nation's Security Council. Ending America's preeminence. MUSIC Edward Elgar, Prince, Mark Snow, Ron Grainer

Follow-up: ME SCOTUS ruling may be for naught @1:20 News: Starts: @4:55 50 migrants found dead in a tractor trailer in San Antonio Soviets attacked a mall in the middle of Ukraine with a cruise missile, killing possibly dozens Sweden and Finland can join the EU Turkey has relented @6:20 Iran applied to join BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). New axis? @8:07 Gislain Maxwell sentenced to 20 years 9:20 Trump wanted to get rid of metal detectors at rally, go with them to the Capital. @9:54 Biden signs new gun bill @32:09 LA Governor vetoes bill that gave freedom to religious during health emergencies @38:36 SCOTUS @41:27 Roe overturned SCOTUS football prayer decision @56:51 How the story is misconstrued List of SCOTUS rulings @1:02:06 Religious Nonsense: FBI raid HOPCC @1:06:55 Final Stories: The End is Nye @1:11:23

Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in China in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei chats with Money FM 89.3's Elliott Danker. They discuss the G-7's attempt to compete with China's formidable Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and how the situation is potentially easing up in Beijing with schools reopening. Chinese President Xi Jinping takes a shot at the US and its allies' opposition to the war in Ukraine at the Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) virtual meeting.  Produced by: Tan Dawn Wei (dawntan@sph.com.sg) & Money FM's Breakfast Huddle team Edited by: Nadhirah Kamarudin  Follow China Perspective Podcast every Tuesday on our Asian Insider Podcast channel: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/wQsB  Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Websites: https://www.moneyfm893.sg/ http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Read Tan Dawn Wei's articles: https://str.sg/3xR7 Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters --- Discover ST's special edition podcasts: Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2 Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn --- Discover more ST podcast series: Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m SG Extra: https://str.sg/wukR #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas The Big Story: https://str.sg/wuZe Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synopsis: The Straits Times analyses the latest developments in China in this weekly podcast. The Straits Times' China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei chats with Money FM 89.3's Elliott Danker. They discuss the G-7's attempt to compete with China's formidable Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and how the situation is potentially easing up in Beijing with schools reopening. Chinese President Xi Jinping takes a shot at the US and its allies' opposition to the war in Ukraine at the Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) virtual meeting.  Produced by: Tan Dawn Wei (dawntan@sph.com.sg) & Money FM's Breakfast Huddle team Edited by: Nadhirah Kamarudin  Follow China Perspective Podcast every Tuesday on our Asian Insider Podcast channel: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Google Podcasts: https://str.sg/wQsB  Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX SPH Awedio app: https://www.awedio.sg/ Websites: https://www.moneyfm893.sg/ http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Read Tan Dawn Wei's articles: https://str.sg/3xR7 Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters --- Discover ST's special edition podcasts: Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2 Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn --- Discover more ST podcast series: Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7 Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m SG Extra: https://str.sg/wukR #PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Cyril Ramaphosa will join the virtual fourteenth Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa ) Leaders' Summit, on Thursday, hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping. Ramaphosa hopes to strengthen South Africa's ties with the Brics countries, particularly for job creation. He highlighted the gains from the partnership in trade, tourism, health and food security. More than 17% of South Africa's exports in 2021 were destined for other Brics countries and over 29% of South Africa's total imports came from these countries. South African trade with other Brics countries reached R702-billion in 2021 up from R487-billion in 2017. Pre-pandemic, 65% of tourists travelling on vacation to South Africa were from Brics countries, according to Ramaphosa. “.these markets will therefore be expected to make an important contribution to the recovery of this sector. It is therefore significant that visitors from India and China can now make use of our new eVisa programme to make it easier and less costly to visit our country,” he said. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Brics countries have collaborated in the health response, which Ramaphosa believes has put South Africa in a good position to deal with future health emergencies. “After several years of planning, the virtual Brics Vaccine Research and Development Centre was launched in March. This centre will enable Brics countries to engage in joint vaccine research, development and co-production. It will contribute to the equitable distribution of Covid-19 vaccines, strengthen health systems and help our countries to respond to future pandemics,” Ramaphosa said. Brics Bank, also known as the New Development Bank, has provided $2-billion to each of its member countries to support economic recovery during the pandemic. Meanwhile, as food prices rise across the world, owing to Russia's war against Ukraine, Brics has implemented a Food Security Cooperation strategy to maintain agriculture production; maintain an unhindered supply of seeds, fertilisers and other agricultural inputs; and maintain access to markets and the stable functioning of food value chains. “The value of South Africa's membership of Brics has grown substantially since we joined this group of emerging economies 12 years ago. As we work to rebuild our country in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, there is much to be gained from our participation in Brics and the relationships we have established with other member countries," Ramaphosa said.

The Presidency has confirmed reports by the Kremlin press service that Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Cyril Ramaphosa had a telephonic conversation on Wednesday to discuss food security. Ramaphosa's spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, told News24 on Friday morning that the call took place and that the two leaders held a discussion on issues of trade and investment. "Yes, the conversation took place in the context of the upcoming BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) summit. The two leaders discussed trade and investment between their respective countries," said Magwenya. According to a Kremlin press release, the telephonic conversation between the two leaders centred around supplies of agricultural products and fertilisers to Africa after Russia's invasion of Ukraine scrambled global markets. "Issues of food security, including supplies of Russian agricultural products and fertilisers to the African continent, in particular to South Africa, were discussed in detail," the statement read. The presidents "also exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine," it added. "The importance of joint work within the framework of the BRICS group in order to further strengthen the role of this association in world politics and the economy was noted," the statement read. The Kremlin said Ramaphosa had initiated the call and that the two leaders had agreed to maintain contact. On Thursday, the Russian News Agency reported that Russia was cooperating with its partners in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and BRICS nations in the green energy area. This was according to Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin, who was reported to have made the revelation at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Thursday. "As far as international cooperation is concerned, the climate agenda is relevant in the EAEU. This is a strong integration, containing 180-million people and five integrated economies, with observers and partners. "It is developing in the same directions that are on the international agenda, from project cooperation, own energy to various areas of services, banking, insurance, investment with the prefix 'green'," he said. BRICS nations were actively discussing this topic, and "a platform allowing both the research and project work in the future on renewable energy and hydrogen energy is being created," Pankin was quoted as saying. Earlier this week, during a debate by members of the National Assembly on rising fuel prices, Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe suggested that South Africa should look no further than Russia to source cheap crude oil despite mounting international sanctions being imposed on the country for its invasion of Ukraine. "We should consider importing crude oil from Russia at a low price because it is not sanctioned. Of all the sanctions, there are no sanctions against crude oil, so we can import crude oil from Russia at a lower price," Mantashe said. Mantashe said that the country should also look at other solutions like gas and oil exploration.

#Bitcoin #CBDC #BRICS We are witnessing the end of US monetary hegemony. While we watch the dollar die, one could only wonder, what will replace greenbacks and white supremacy? One possibility is a Central Bank Digital Currency sponsored by the emerging mega pact BRICS(Brazil, Russia, India, China & South Africa). As the European Union begins to bend to Vladimir Putin's demands, and China eyes Taiwan for imperialist expansion, a BRICS-based CBDC will aid these nations in their endeavors of conquest. Where does Isreal fit in? What's in it for them and how will this impact relations with the US? Will we still keep paying them billions in aid every year? Just asking for a friend. UPGRADE AMERICA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/chris235/message

Here is the agenda mate:Cody explains his FBI entrapment storyCody has a campaign to runReddit TopicsWill Smith and Jada update (last one)Javi goes in on his usual shitChina Covid restrictions: real or fake? What do they know that we don't?Peru and other countries entering social unrest, we next?BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, Saudi Arabia) nations claim they will run the new world order

It's been reported that Ukraine is receiving help to identify Russian infiltrators or ID dead soldiers. A facial recognition company called Clearview AI is offering access to its database of billions of facial images. We've reported on Clearview before as it has been accused of overstating its algorithms' effectiveness as well as being fined by data regulators. Rhiannon Williams of MIT Download is on the programme and has been following the story. How Ukraine isn't winning the Information War The assumption in the West is that Ukraine and President Zelensky are dominating the narrative online, but according to a new analysis that's only the way it seems in the western social media bubble. 23 million tweets which included hashtags like #IstandwithPutin and #IstandwithRussia were monitored to see how and where they were sent. The White paper just published by CASM Technology shows that Russia is targeting BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) and more generally Africa and Asia. Carl Miller from CASM explains what they've found and why we can't assume that everyone around the world is getting the same online messages. Okta data breach – who, what, where, why, when and how Okta is probably one of the biggest tech companies in the world you've never heard of until now. Its customers use its software to allow employees to work remotely by accessing their systems from outside the office. However, they had a data breach back in January and now the hacking group Lapsus$ is claiming it may have accessed more data than Okta is willing to admit. Protocol's Sarah Roach explains what's happened and why possibly millions of logins from around the world could be impacted. The programme is presented by Gareth Mitchell with expert commentary from Angelica Mari. Studio Manager: Duncan Hannant Producer: Ania Lichtarowicz (Image: Facial Recognition Concept. Credit:Getty Images)

The future of the world can be radically different if the stars align for Russia and BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) generally. If Russia succeeds in the Ukraine and BRICS remains neutral or supportive of Russia's goals, BRICS may be able to coalesce around what matters to them - alternative economic systems. This is part 1 of a 3 part series. Why not subscribe? All videos are backed up on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@morningshot:6 Exclusive livestreams, exclusive content and personal vlogs: https://www.patreon.com/morningshot Follow us on our socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorningShotZA/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morning_shotza/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorningShot1 Telegram: https://t.me/MSAnnouncements #Russia #UnitedStates #BRICS

This week Grant and Zoe are joined by Constance Pruitt, a Ph.D. Candidate and Instructor in the Political Science department at Howard University. We discussed the recent coups on the continent amongst other threats to democratic governance as well as how the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa)are getting involved in Africa. In our final segment, Zoe talks about recommends the TV Show The Gilded Age, Connie talks about the latest adaptation of Jane Austen's Persuasion as well as the bomb threats against HBCUs, and Grant talks about the progressives and organized labor. If you are under 40 and interested in being featured on the podcast, be sure to fill out this form: https://airtable.com/shr5IpK32opINN5e9 Note: All participants are speaking in their personal capacity.

Rebecca Walser thinks that the 401(k) is a failed experiment. In her opinion, the Revenue Act of 1978 was nothing more than a corporate tax dodge for highly compensated executives, and not a state retirement vehicle. While working as a benefits consultant, Rebecca was looking for a way to administer an alternative savings plan for a client as opposed to just a cash bonus savings plan. She came upon the 401(k) provision and noticed it was a “tax dodge” that could be leveraged. One of the main conditions for this to happen was to ask the IRS if they could allow for the provision to not be taxable – otherwise, Rebecca's client would have “phantom income.” They needed the IRS to confirm that the money wouldn't be taxed until it was accessed. At that time, corporations were severely underfunding their pensions. On the benefits side, they were responsible for putting money away and investing the funds, as well as for having enough to honor those pensions and meeting those obligations. When the 401(k) provision came to be, it shifted the burden to individuals to elect to make the contribution – and all of this happened without any testing. In the late ‘70s and early ‘80s, it was a stockbroker's world. People had to call their stockbroker to invest in the market. Private banking and stock brokerages weren't something mainstream America had access to, and suddenly Wall Street had massive million-dollar-cost averaging and it was a way Wall Street had exploded. When it comes to longitudinal, long-term investments – and when you look at various indexes – Americans don't make the minimum averages of any index. There's one piece of advice that Rebecca considers to be absolutely right every single time, and that you can take to the bank: ‘Buy Low, Sell High'. When you look at behavioral finance, you realize people have a fear of missing out when the market is high. Even though some people may have had their portfolio 40% higher pre-Corona, they're still thinking that there's space for it to grow, so they don't want to sell out. When some investors start to see a stock coming down, they keep their position of waiting for it to get to “one dollar higher.” What happens in these cases is that the stock declines and reaches a low at which point the investor says, ‘I can't afford to lose anymore' – and ends up selling when the stock is at the bottom. By nature, when we're managing our money, we do the opposite of what we're supposed to do. The DALBAR Statistics show that the average investor has done so much worse than the average and indexes themselves.  Wall Street attached itself to pre-tax wealth-building. When pre-tax paying came about organically, people were intrigued by the idea of putting their money in a “silo,” where they could save up and have to pay taxes on it only when they retired – and since they would eventually be in a lower tax bracket, they could pay less taxes. However, they forgot to tell people one thing: in order for you to be able to choose your tax rates when you're going through your lifetime, taxes have to remain relatively stable During Reagan's second term, with the passing of the Tax Reform Act of 1986, the top bracket to 28%. This widened the bracket, and people who were making $28k a year (after deductions) became part of that bracket. The retirement of baby boomers will shift us to the new phase of taxation in America. It's the thing that has been talked about since the ‘70s: this decade between 2020 and 2030 will be the decade where everything that has been pushed down the road will come to fruition. For the first time in the history of America, the country will have a European-styled system for a third of its people (one-third of Americans will be on social security and Medicare).  Back in 2009-2010, David Walker stated that tax rates would have to double in order keep the U.S. solvent. Not only does he still stand by that statement but he also thinks that tax rates in the future will never be as low as they are today. Before the pandemic, Rebecca Walser was extremely concerned. Now, after having seen how the world dealt with Covid-19, she is mortified by how scary of a fiscal position America is in, especially because of its special status as the World Reserve Currency. Currently, there is over $8 trillion of printed stimulus currency in the U.S.. To give some perspective: Reagan took office in January of 1981. One trillion dollars of debt wasn't reached until October of that year. From October of 1981 till February of 2020, the Federal debt was under 29 trillion dollars. In the last 20 months, $8 trillion has been printed to deal with Covid-19. Before the pandemic, Rebecca was worried. Now, we're at a point where we're talking about a global Central Bank reckoning. The U.S. has been the World Reserve Currency since 1944. In the past, China and India wouldn't bilaterally trade in their domestic currencies, they would buy dollars and use those to trade.  Then, you had the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South America) wanting to make a pact to bilaterally trade for the first time. Over the last 15 years, the dollar hasn't been used much in bilateral trades in countries around the world.  Three months ago, China announced its intention of doing its own digital currency – two months ago, the UK announced its move toward digital currency. As the world moves toward digital currency, the U.S. dollar will literally become irrelevant as the World Reserve Currency. Nearly 3 trillion dollars, nearly half of the U.S. annual spending, comes from its ability to sell its paper to the world. If this opportunity were to end, America would lose almost half of its lifeline (support to the military, social assistance, etc.).

Antriksh Matters: Russia’s in Cooperative Mood on Space Stations— Aditya PareekDespite the ubiquity of remotely operated space vehicles, inhabited orbital stations remain a symbol of prestige and scientific endeavour. In Russia’s case, much of its spacefaring tradition is tied to its history as a pioneer of the final frontier. Russia has continued to support the International Space Station(ISS) and has launched another module, this time a docking node called “Prichal”, the Russian word for pier. The Prichal is the second module launched and successfully integrated to the ISS by Russia this year, and according to RIA Novosti it might be the last one Russia has planned for the ISS as of now. The Prichal has five docking slots that can accommodate cargo and crew spacecraft wishing to dock to the ISS. It is also interesting that Russian state space company ROSCOSMOS, according to another RIA Novosti article, is in discussions with NASA on how SpaceX’s Crew Dragon can dock with Prichal. According to the article: a docking interface, that is, a special adapter, would be required for American spacecraft.ROSCOSMOS has acknowledged the revolutionary role SpaceX has played in bringing new efficiencies to spacefaring. Significantly for the Russians, SpaceX has given NASA an alternative to the Soyuz missions for sending crews and cargo to the ISS. Only India among the BRICS can HelpWhile Russia has not closed the door on the ISS, it has nevertheless started pursuing its own alternative, a unilateral space station tentatively called “Russian Orbital Service Station (ROSS)”. The project was at one point envisioned to be undertaken with BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India and China) partners. However, no significant support in terms of financial commitments came through from BRICS or any other partners. Now ROSCOSMOS is moving ahead with the design of ROSS with Russian state funding.Furthermore, China has started assembling its own unilateral space station, the “Tiangong” with its core module “Tianhe” already operational in orbit.Brazil and South Africa do not seem to have similar financial wherewithal or short-medium term ambition on sustained human presence in orbit. That leaves only India. The country’s human spaceflight efforts are set to begin with the Gaganyaan mission which, as ISRO chairman Dr. K. Sivan recently said, is a major thrust area for international cooperation, especially with Russia. It would be interesting to see if Russia is able to persuade India to work with it on a joint space station derivative of, or integrated with, ROSS project.According to a report in Russian business newspaper Kommersant, Russian Ambassador to India Nikolai Kudashev said India and Russia are also discussing joint production:The ambassador also noted that in the field of space, Russia and India "are discussing not only the supply of engines, but are also talking about joint engine building, joint development of launch vehicles - heavy, light and ultralight, joint creation of satellites.”The ambassador also indicated joint Lunar exploration is still on the Russia-India agenda, though this was yet to be discussed in detail by both countries.If you like the content of this newsletter consider signing up for our Post-Graduate Programme in Public Policy (PGP). The course is targeted at dynamic individuals who wish to enter the growing professional sphere of policy, public affairs, governance and leadership, while pursuing their current occupations. The PGP equips participants with a core set of skills in policy evaluation, economic reasoning, effective communication and public persuasion.Matsyanyaaya: China’s ‘Quantum Leap’ Overhyped or Genuine Threat?— Arjun Gargeyas(An edited version of this article first appeared in The South China Morning Post on 23rd December 2021.)President Xi Jinping, back in 2016, established a national strategy for China to become technologically self-reliant and soon surpass the United States as the global leader in emerging and critical technologies. At the heart of this was quantum innovation and research. Apart from allocating funds for a long-term quantum mega project, President Xi also announced the establishment of a National Laboratory for Quantum Information Sciences. An announcement made by a group of Chinese scientists in late 2021 buttresses the country’s growth in the field. They declared the creation of a quantum communication network in space using their quantum satellite to secure the national power grid against blackouts and other long-distance attacks. This is a massive leap forward in building secure communication networks using quantum science and technology. It also underlines the strides made by China in the field and the significant advantage it has gained over its competitors in the recent past. It was in 2008 that a certain Pan Jianwei returned to China in the hope of facilitating quantum research in the country. Hailed as the ‘Father of Quantum Physics’ in China, Jianwei founded a lab at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) dedicated to achieving quantum breakthroughs. This ushered in a quantum revolution in the country with extensive research projects on quantum science, especially communications, taking shape. This focus on quantum communications resulted in advanced telecommunications and cryptography systems being developed by the scientific community in the country.The Beijing-Shanghai communication line, which was opened in 2017, was a result of this decade-long quantum research. It was hailed as the world’s longest un-hackable communication line. Though not a fully realised quantum connection, the line is divided into multiple nodes (based on the distance traveled by each photon before succumbing to noise) which provided a high level of security. China also launched the world’s first quantum satellite in 2016 that was pushed to a higher orbit for a wider coverage to develop the quantum internet. The satellite programme was started in the hope of securing communications between military outposts, embassies, government bodies, and financial institutions. These advancements have effectively made China the global leader in quantum communications. In terms of quantum computing and its applications, China was behind the United States in both investments and technological superiority until this year. The revealing of Zuchongzhi, a Chinese-made quantum computer comprising of superconducting 66 qubits easily surpasses the speed and computing power of Google’s quantum computer, Sycamore. There was also a  major improvement to their photonic quantum computer raising the number of qubits from 76 to 113. Owning two of the fastest computers in the world, China now is the only country to achieve a quantum advantage in both photonic and superconducting quantum computing. With China pulling ahead in the quantum race, there are also threats of the Chinese government exploiting and weaponising critical quantum technologies for military purposes. This would mean that the Chinese military might develop capabilities to neutralise many offensive and defensive military technologies of its rivals. A Chinese company, Electronic Technology Group Corporation, has claimed having developed Quantum Radar which is supposedly capable of determining the type of airplane and the weapons the airplane is carrying. This would render any stealth technology useless. The Chinese National Academy of Science has reported the development of a quantum submarine detector using extremely sensitive sensors called SQUIDs (Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices). This has the ability to detect a submarine from a long distance away creating limitations for all opposing forces. If these technologies are functional as the Chinese claim, the possibility of China gaining a military quantum advantage is imminent. China has definitely made incredible progress in building its quantum ecosystem. With quantum research driven by the state and concentrated in a few university research labs, the funding provided by the Chinese government consistently remains on the higher side. This has resulted in critical breakthroughs in the domain. However, inherent challenges remain for China to navigate before officially winning the quantum race. CyberPolitik #1: DCNs Reporting for National Security Duty — Prateek WaghreIn August 2021, the actions that the likes of Facebook, Twitter were about to take (or not take / or had not taken in the months/year before it) in the aftermath of the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan were the subject of intense scrutiny and debate. These were yet another reminder of how entangled DCN firms are in decisions that have significant geopolitical implications as well as the national security of individual states.Literature on the role of DCNs primarily invokes the lenses of competition, privacy and speech. However, a recent paper, ‘National Security by Platform’ by Elena Chachko, proposes a framework for analysing their role in the privatisation of national security functions.Before going into the framework, there are some key points the paper makes which are worth considering upfront. I’ve paraphrased my interpretation here:Ad hoc developments: The growing role of DCN firms in geopolitics and national security weren’t the product of a deliberate, consensus-building exercise. Instead, these were ad hoc, piecemeal and incremental steps in response to significant events such as terrorist attacks, concerns over election integrity, etc.Contradiction with Competition: While competitive markets envisage many private firms taking part, a market with a limited set of large-scale operators is better suited for cooperation with the national security apparatus and rapid, uniform responses/actions.DCN capabilities and intent: Are DCN firms capable of meeting national security challenges, and are they likely to prioritise addressing them over profits?Chachko makes the following points about the relationships between DCN firms and governments (I’ve separated them into bullet points for better readability) :… Involve threat analysis and policy development cooperation, information sharing, and platforms replicating government practices and methods. A mutually beneficial, at times even symbiotic, relationship has emerged between platforms and government agencies in addressing certain important national security and geopolitical challenges. On other fronts, however, platforms and government have clashed.These trends can be considered to be forms of ‘indirect, informal national security privatization’, and proposed the following categories:A. Hard Structural ConstraintsThere can be institutional or constitutional limitations/constraints on state actors. For example, state actors likely have neither the capability to detect/respond to sophisticated disinformation operations nor the authority to control what information can or cannot be posted/shared in other jurisdictions. DCN firms, on the other hand, exercise more control over these spaces (at least the ones they operate) and have the tools/capabilities/expertise to understand these threats better than state actors. This creates a need for state actors to rely on private actors.B. Bureaucratic WorkaroundsEven in the absence of ‘hard constraints,’ state actors may choose to rely on / cooperate with DCN firms to work around legal/administrative requirements and/or political opposition, speed up response times, limit the visibility of their role, etc.Both categories A and B require varying degrees of cooperation between state actors and DCN firms. They are also not mutually exclusive. C. Platforms as SubstitutesIn cases of inaction by state actors, or when their desired/preferred actions are at odds with government policy prescriptions/direction, DCN firms may resort to acting unilaterally, essentially substituting for state actors.And while privatisation in the context of national security, both formal and informal, are not unique to platforms, Chachko argues that it is the change in scope that is significant:The breadth of security and geopolitical policy and execution discretion that platforms currently exercise is striking. Questions such as what to do about genocide in Myanmar, what kinds of coordinated behavior constitute security threats and require enforcement, what foreign government blowback might ensue following such enforcement, what is necessary to secure the Indian election and protect its integrity, how to respond to Turkish demands to silence opposition,or what constitutes credible information about COVID-19 are complex and open-ended. They require far broader and more diverse expertise and greater exercise of policy discretion than identifying individual terrorism suspects or monitoring violent groups, finding breaches of computer systems, exposing zero-day vulnerabilities, or even attributing computer breaches to perpetrators.CyberPolitik #2: Consider the benefits of Digital Communication Networks— Sapni G KThis entry is adapted from one of the sections of a forthcoming discussion document by Prateek Waghre and Sapni G K on the opportunities and benefits associated with Digital Communication Networks.As Prateek had written in the previous issue of this Newsletter, the discourse around Digital Communication Networks (DCN) tends to be dominated by the harms they have caused. Literature around DCNs focuses heavily on the myriad of troubles they have exacerbated with little consideration of their benefits, particularly from the Indian perspective. In our latest discussion document, we attempt to examine the potential opportunities and benefits that could be attributed to DCNs. We broadly look at how DCNs interact with the market and the society at large. In this section, I will write about the interaction between DCNS and the market, which has contributed to the creation of new economic opportunities and efficiencies.DCNs have facilitated the growth of business models that were thought to be highly improbable or previously associated with high transaction costs. This includes the booming creator economy with its turbocharged growth during the pandemic. They even enabled new job categories such as social media managers and curators, which did not exist in the world before DCNs. They also help many people to reach out to their extended networks for job opportunities, which has facilitated the freelance economy. Since DCNs transcended geographies and economic divides, a range of new opportunities was created and amplified. This benefitted Indian businesses in multiple ways. Their operations were globalised, with small and medium enterprises also eyeing the global market. Analytics and visualisation tools that are a part of most DCNs helped firms understand trends in real-time and modify their business practices. DCNs also facilitated the opening up of entirely new markets, such as the thrifting- used clothes retail, that has historically been looked down upon. The advertisement model that DCNs presented helped businesses to move into targeted marketing. Many DCNs operate on the advertisement-supported business model where they provide access to their services in return for tracking users’ activities, both on and off the platforms, and serving them targeted advertisements.Calculating the economic efficiency of different domains is an inherently difficult task. At the level of algorithm design, calculations have historically considered informativeness as the near equivalent of economic efficiency. Through the document, we identify increased informativeness and online social graphs as tools for creating economic efficiency, which has led to the compounding of benefits created by DCNs. While the points mentioned above only represent a small portion of our document, they serve the purpose of reiterating why it is important to reorient our perspectives on conversations about the governance of DCNs. We argue that these cumulative benefits should not be lost out as proposals for governance and regulation are presented across the globe. India, in particular, has benefitted immensely from DCNs, and caution must be exercised when we think of regulating them.You can read the entire document here. This is a work in progress, as part of our investigations into the ecosystem of DCNs. If you have thoughts/comments on the same, do reach out via Twitter DMs (@SapniGK) or email me ( AT takshashila.org.in ).Our Reading Menu[Chapter]Approaching the Third Rail? A Trilateral Treaty to Prohibit Space-Based Missile Defenses[Report] Getting the multidomain challenge right [Paper] State policy against information war by Dmitry Shibaev and Nina Uibo[Paper] The role of internet media in informational counteracting between Ukraine and Russiaduring the war in the East by Nadia Herasymchuk and Anatolii Yakovets This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hightechir.substack.com

I've always been interested in emerging markets, which early in my career meant the BRICs - Brazil, Russia, India, and China (and, yes, South Africa, but I've always felt we squeezed ourselves a little uncomfortably into that one. But I digress, my main point is that today it seems that we're hearing from Brazil (with Nubank) and India and China (with a bag full of unicorns each). But Russia, I think after a few fingers got burnt on failed entries earlier in the century, seems to have slipped into the background. To address this, and just because I've always been fascinated by the country, I speak to Experian Russia's Igor Propopenko. We chat about the current consumer credit landscape, about the growth that has shaped the market as it is today, and about the trends likely to shape its next twenty years. You can learn more about myself, Brendan le Grange, on my LinkedIn page  If you have any feedback, questions, or if you would like to participate in the show, please feel free to reach out to me at brendan@howtolendmoneytostrangers.show A full written transcript with timestamps can be found on HowtoLendMoneytoStrangers.Show You can also find my pulpy action-adventure novels in all their formats on Amazon

  Kwa mujibu wa ripoti ufadhili katika nchi za kipato cha chini na cha kati (LMICs) ambazo zinachangia asilimia 98% ya visa vya TB vilivyoripotiwa bado ni changamoto.   Kati ya fedha zote zilizopatikana mwaka 2020, asilimia 81% ilitoka kwa vyanzo vya ndani, na nchi za BRICS (Brazil, Shirikisho la Urusi, India, China na Afrika Kusini) ukiwa ni asilimia 65% ya jumla ya ufadhili wa ndani.  Mfadhili mkubwa zaidi ni serikali ya Marekani huku mfadhili mkuu wa kimataifa ni mfuko wa kimataifa wa kupambana na UKIMWI, kifua kikuu na malaria.  Ripoti hiyo inabainisha kuwa kimataifa matumizi ya huduma za uchunguzi, matibabu na kinga ya kifua Kikuu, yalipungua  kutoka dola za Kimarekani bilioni 5.8 hadi dola za Kimarekani bilioni 5.3, ambapo ni chini ya nusu ya lengo la kimataifa la kufadhili kikamilifu hatua za kupambana na kifua kikuu la dola bilioni 13 kila mwaka hadi ifikapo 2022.  Wakati huo huo, ingawa kuna maendeleo katika uchunguzi mpya wa kifua kikuu, dawa na chanjo, hii inaathiriwa na kiwango cha jumla cha uwekezaji wa R&D, ambapo kwa dola bilioni 0.9  mwaka 2019 hazifikii lengo la kimataifa la dola bilioni 2 kwa mwaka.  Lengo la kutokomeza TB linakwenda mrama  Ripoti inasema kubadilika kwa mwelekeo wa hatua zilizopigwa inamaanisha lengo la kimataifa la kutokomeza TB linakwenda mrama na kuonekana kuwa mbali sana kufikiwa ingawa kuna baadhi ya mafanikio yaliyopatikana.  Ripoti iansema kimataifa idfadi ya vifo bvya TB kati yam waka 2015-2020 ilikuwa asilimia 9.2 ikilinganishwa na asilimia 35 mwaka 2020.  Pia kimataifa idadi ya watu wanaougua TB kila mwaka ilipungua kwa asilimia 11 kutoka mwaka 2015-2020.  Ukanda wa WHO wa Ulaya ulizidi malengo yam waka 2020 kwa kupungua kwa asilimia 25, Ukanda wa Afrika nao ulijitahidi karibu ufikie lengo kwa kupungua kwa asilimia 19.  "Tumebakiza mwaka mmoja tu kufikia malengo ya kihistoria ya kifua kikuu ya 2022 yaliyofwekwa na wakuu wa nchi katika mkutano wa kwanza wa ngazi ya juu wa Umoja wa Mataifa kuhusu kifua kikuu. Ripoti hiyo inatoa habari muhimu na ukumbusho wenye nguvu kwa nchi kuharakisha hatua zao dhidi ya kifua kikuu na kuokoa maisha. Hii itakuwa muhimu wakati maandalizi ya mkutano wa 2 wa kngazi ya juu wa Umoja wa Mataifa kuhusu kifua kikuu uliopangwa kufanyika mwaka 2023 ukikaribia."amesema Dkt. Tereza Kasaeva, mkurugenzi wa Programu ya kimataifa ya TB ya WHO.   Wito maalum  Ripoti hiyo inazitaka nchi kuweka hatua za haraka za kurejesha upatikanaji wa huduma muhimu za kifua kikuu.   Inataka uwekezaji maradufu katika utafiti wa TB na uvumbuzi pamoja na hatua za pamoja katika sekta ya afya na zingine kushughulikia viashiria vya athari za  kijamii, mazingira na uchumi zitokanazo na TB.  Ripoti hiyo mpya ina takwimu za mwenendo wa ugonjwa na hatua zinazochukuliwa kudhibiti janga hilo hilo kutoka nchi na maeneo 197, zikiwemo nchi 182 wanachama wa WHO.      

In this episode, I talk with Dr Evgenia Likhovtseva-Quinn about her research on World Class Universities, BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) nations, the geopolitics of higher education, and international student recruitment amidst the COVID_19 pandemic. Click HERE for Accessible Transcript Evgenia has lived and studied all over the world, so it is perfectly natural that her passion for internationalization in higher education and global higher education administration would be cultivated by her own personal experiences as well as her formal education in philosophy and public policy and management. Evgenia's PhD research centered around higher education policy and the status of World Class Universities in BRICS nations as well as her work in Trinity College Global Relations Office has continued to fuel her desire to engage in further research on the experiences of international students studying abroad. We talk about our own personal experiences as international students, and how being an international student makes you look at the world through a different lens as you learn about the culture that you are immersed in. We talk about the things you learn about yourself, and about contributing positively to those other countries in some way, as well. We are all different but there are so many similarities and finding common ground is essential.  Being an international student changes your personality as you try to connect and get to know other people and adjust to your new culture and environment. The global growth that is achieved through international learning experiences are transformational for the student and highly beneficial for the universities who embrace them. Evgenia talks about the prestige of World Class Universities and flaws within the world university ranking system that affect non-traditional colleges and universities (like BRICS).  She explains the concept of geopolitics of education and how it impacts the way in which international student recruitment is approached.  The cold war came up and the way that Russia reached out to other countries to recruit international students to come learn and return to their own countries post-cold war.  She says that building relationships, trust and partnerships with other countries is key to diversifying your student body. We talk about processes of learning for international students and the stigma of the ‘validity' of an education from fully online colleges and universities. She shares her experiences teaching and researching in China and how censorship in communist countries can be very challenging for international researchers because participants are monitored, not open to talking, or just repeat information that is already available on open source.  We discuss the challenges that international students faced when the pandemic hit and many were forced to leave their studies behind and return to their home country with their education and life on hold.  Some institutions handled it very well while others contributed to incredible heartache for international students and their families.  This brings up the importance of regional colleges and universities and their place in society and delivering high quality education regardless of whether they are listed as a World Class University or not. A brilliant and fascinating conversation you don't want to miss!  Come #ListenAndLearn

Acronyms are a popular way to shorthand especially promising emerging markets. Take the BRICs: Brazil, Russia, India and China. Or how about MIST: Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea and Turkey. And here's a new one from Bloomberg Intelligence: Africa's CUTEs, for the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia. These catchy terms tend to make buzz because investors see such vast economic potential in these countries -- but where there's potential, you'll also find risk. Ahead of Bloomberg's New Economy Forum in Singapore on Nov. 6-7, Joel and Eric take a tour of these potential growth engines with VanEck emerging market analysts Patricia Gonzalez and Ola El-Shawarby. They share how they approach investing in countries such as Brazil, Peru, South Korea, Nigeria, and Egypt and give their thoughts on why active investing can outperform passive. Eric also highlights ETFs that can give investors single-country exposures.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wall Street Geek is hosted by financial expert Michelle Price, Managing Pricipal of fee only financial advisor Price Capital LLC in NYC and the author of "How to Buy Stocks Online" (available at Amazon). In last week's podcast, I questioned if the Eurozone had the next big investment opportunities.  In the near term...not really.   So the next natural place to look is in Emerging Markets.  In particular, the BRICs: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.      Are these countries living up to the pomp and circumstance that started in 2001 by Goldman Sachs analyst Jim O'Neill?  Or, is “BRICS” turning out to be just a catchy acronym that lost popularity to the next shiny new investment idea on the scene?   Can we talk?    Image by:  Steve Murray/National Post