| My thoughts highlighted, ZH’s can be read at the link. |
[ZeroHedge] Donald Trump's recent bold and unconventional geopolitical proposals have ignited a firestorm of speculation. Ideas like annexing Canada, the path of Ukraine/Russia peace, and his Gaza plans seem like jackhammer strikes when compared to business as usual in Washington. Opinions remain divided over whether his approach reflects strategic insight or risky overreach, especially given the complex dynamics between Ukraine, Russia, and the broader international community.
The world is uncertain with Donald Trump's presidency reshaping the global stage. Depending on perspective, it's either a bold new chapter or a more troubling extension of past dynamics. Trump's rapid-fire domestic and foreign policy decisions have many countries on edge, fueling widespread speculation. Among the more striking are Trump's idea for Canada as the 51st state, talks of purchasing Greenland, transforming Gaza into a luxury resort rivalling Mar-a-Lago, and even throwing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky under the proverbial bus. From the calculated to the chaotic, each idea sparks debates about its brilliance or recklessness. Here's an analysis of whether these actions could represent strategic brilliance or reckless unpredictability.
Hey! What About Saskatchewan?
| Canada has ten provinces. But what President Trump really wants, as he’s stated, is for Canada to properly guard their southern border, catching illegal immigrants and smugglers from crossing into the U.S. instead of waving them through. Also, it would be good for all involved were Canada to mine more petroleum and useful minerals to replace China. |
A Palestinian Buyout
| A maximalist challenge to the world to come up with a realistic solution. |
The Inevitable Split
| There are no good answers for Ukraine and Russia now, only more or less bad ones. But the demographic crash has been accelerated for both countries, no matter how happy President Putin might be about his Pyrrhic victory. |
Problematic Europe - Always
| Germany’s election approaches. Whether the winner actually carries out current promises being made about Europe’s Moslem colonists is the critical question, it seems to me. |
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