Why Europe Is Breaking, China Is Preparing & the U.S. Is Distracted

In this episode, I’m joined by Laurent Lequeu (https://themacrobutler.substack.com/), also known as The Macro Butler, for a wide-ranging discussion on the forces quietly reshaping the global order.We examine the growing divide between the wealthy and the working class, Europe’s deteriorating economic foundations, and why war has become a political tool rather than a last resort. Laurent shares insights from Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, offering a macro-level perspective on debt, energy, geopolitics, and power transitions.Topics include:Why Europe may be heading toward sovereign debt crises and capital controlsThe political incentive to prolong war rather than solve economic problemsVenezuela’s oil, China’s energy strategy, and U.S. distraction tacticsRising tensions in Asia over Taiwan, Japan, and regional alignmentWhy China is building strategic reserves — and what that signalsThe growing risk of kinetic conflict following trade warsHow lobbying and financialization have warped Western capitalismDisclaimer This content is for informational and educational purposes only and reflects personal opinions. Nothing discussed should be interpreted as financial, investment, legal, or political advice.