*This video was recorded in May of 2024.

The potential of dragging the US into a major conflict is top of mind for a lot of Americans, but what would it actually take to get us there?

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/is-the-us-looking-for-a-war

The conflict in Gaza has been raging on for nearly 300 days, and there is no end in sight. However, Israel is heavily reliant upon American tech and weapons and that relationship could be changing.

*This video was recorded last week, prior to Peter departing on his backpacking trip.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/the-gaza-conflict-and-shifting-politics-in-israel

Today, we'll be looking at the recent European Commission presidential election and its broader implications for the Europeans.

*This video was recorded last week, prior to Peter departing on his backpacking trip (and prior to Biden leaving the race).

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/yes-we-have-to-follow-elections-in-europe-too

There have been significant protests in Bangladesh over a law reserving a significant portion of government jobs for supporters of the 1971 independence revolution and their descendants. The job quota has been suspended, but protests continue.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/major-protests-break-out-in-bangladesh

Everyone wants to know if the assassination attempt on Donald Trump is going to impact the outcome of the election. I hate to break it to you, but no one knows.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/stop-obsessing-over-the-polls-and-take-a-hike-instead

The Republican Party is undergoing some evolutions at the moment, moving away from many of its traditional stances. This is part of a broader cycle in which American political parties shift and realign every few decades.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/americas-changing-republican-party

Well, it looks like the Germans are going to be celebrating Christmas in July. That's due to the US and Germany's decision made at the NATO conference to redeploy American mid-range weaponry to Germany. And yes, this hasn't happened since the Cold War for…historic reasons.

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/americas-cold-war-missiles-return-to-germany-thanks-to-russia

The EU was established to promote unity and peace, but times have changed and priorities have shifted. So, what does the future of the European Union look like and how does France fit into the mix?

Full Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/can-the-french-lead-the-eu-into-the-future