Should China and Russia support a proxy war in Venezuela, America's backyeard?
Ukraine came out and said Navalny's death wasn't in fact Putin (as Biden and the US Policy makers were so quick to decry)! David & Elizabeth react to the news in this short reaction video!
This class was taught LIVE on November 8, 2023, at 06:00 PM CT (-6GMT)
The Hidden Machinery: America's Foreign & Military Affairs Exposed.
Steel yourself for an unflinching deep dive into the clandestine mechanics of US foreign and military policy. Have you ever pondered how decisions that impact millions, both domestically and globally, are truly made?
In this electrifying chapter, we tear apart the polished façade of diplomacy to reveal the shadowy interplay of interests, agendas, and power games that shape America's moves on the global chessboard.
As we journey through the intricate maze of foreign policy, you'll confront pressing questions that demand answers: Is there a clear, consistent strategy steering the ship of state, or are we adrift, pushed and pulled by the undercurrents of vested interests, secret pacts, and hidden allegiances?
Explore the controversial realms of the military-industrial complex—a symbiotic behemoth where industry, military, and politics collide in a ...
Media Manipulation: The Silent Puppeteer of the American Psyche.
Ever feel like the stories you see and hear are crafted more for theater than truth? That there's a script behind the "breaking news"?
In this incendiary chapter, we pull back the curtain on the media's metamorphosis from its role as the "Fourth Estate" - a watchdog of democracy - to its current avatar as a powerful player with vested interests and hidden agendas.
Dive deep into the murky waters of media evolution, from objective reporting to sensationalism, from public service to profit-driven enterprises.
Unearth the tactical maneuvering of media platforms that, under the guise of delivering news, often serve tailored narratives designed to sway, to incite, and sometimes, to mislead blatantly.
Arm yourself with knowledge as we dissect the machinations of this colossal industry, revealing its strategies to capture your attention, mold your perceptions, and dictate the national conversation.
This chapter isn't ...
Japan military control restriction: China slaps dual-use export controls on more than 800 items, ranging from rare earth, chemicals, electronics and sensors to equipment and technologies used in shipping and aerospace.
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/01/06/asia-pacific/china-dual-use-export-ban/
Worst case scenario: how long can china survive if oil from middle east is disrupted?
In 2026, China's ability to survive a Middle East oil disruption is bolstered by record-high stockpiles and aggressive storage expansion. Current estimates suggest China could endure a total cutoff from Middle Eastern oil for approximately 1 to 4 years, depending on how strictly it manages its remaining supplies and alternative sources.
One factor should not to be overlooked:
Only country that will trigger a middle east supply sea route cut off is USA.
If that happens, China will likely cut off most of the products export directly and indirecty to USA, economy in China will be negatively impacted but the drop in consumtopn will extend the period that China can keep its basic economy ticking over.**
The big question here is: how long can USA survive without products (directy or indirectly) import from China?
AIMHO.
China reduces oil dependent risk (imports from middle east countries) for electricity generation:
In 2025, oil and gas remained significant but decreasing components of China's primary energy mix, with renewables rapidly growing; coal still dominated electricity, but its share declined as clean sources met most new demand, while China boosted domestic oil/gas output and reduced fossil fuel use overall, shifting towards a more diversified, lower-carbon system by mid-decade.
In 2024, China imported 11.1 million barrels of crude oil per day.
Russia shipped nearly 2.2 million barrels per day (b/d), making it the largest single exporter of crude oil to China.
( https://www.visualcapitalist.com/chinas-crude-oil-imports-by-country/ )
** China's oil and natural gas production has shown robust annual growth for several consecutive years, driven by a national strategy to enhance energy self-sufficiency and reduce reliance on imports. In 2024, China's domestic production reached 213 ...
