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Image | Making The World A More Dangerous Place
Making The World A More Dangerous Place
by Chris Martenson

Without any doubt, the Middle East has been a very long-simmering region of violent religious and tribal enmity.

In that regard, perhaps today is no different than 1,000 years ago. But given the importance of the remaining oil in the Middle East to the next 20 years of global economic health, the violence and chaos seen there recently is hugely important to the entire world.
Making The World A More Dangerous Place
 by Chris Martenson

Without any doubt, the Middle East has been a very long-simmering region of violent religious and tribal enmity.

In that regard, perhaps today is no different than 1,000 years ago. But given the importance of the remaining oil in the Middle East to the next 20 years of global economic health, the violence and chaos seen there recently is hugely important to the entire world.
Image | Meanwhile In Iraq, The Situation Grows More Dangerous
Meanwhile In Iraq, The Situation Grows More Dangerous
 PREVIEW
by Chris Martenson

As if there wasn't enough to concentrate on given all that's happening in Ukraine between Russia and the West, and in Gaza between the Israelis and the Palestinians, the situation in Iraq has been taking some decidedly worrisome turns of late.

As ever, we keep our eye on this hot spot because of its special importance to the world supply of oil, any loss of which will rapidly lead to much higher prices.
Meanwhile In Iraq, The Situation Grows More Dangerous
 PREVIEW by Chris Martenson

As if there wasn't enough to concentrate on given all that's happening in Ukraine between Russia and the West, and in Gaza between the Israelis and the Palestinians, the situation in Iraq has been taking some decidedly worrisome turns of late.

As ever, we keep our eye on this hot spot because of its special importance to the world supply of oil, any loss of which will rapidly lead to much higher prices.
Image | Michael Klare: Finite Resources And The Geography of Conflict
Michael Klare: Finite Resources And The Geography of Conflict
by Chris Martenson

Ukraine. Iraq. Nigeria. Libya. Tunisia. Syria. All are hotspots of conflict in different regions of the world, yet the same underlying cause behind each can clearly be seen when looking through the lens of finite resources.

In this week's podcast, Chris talks with Hampshire college professor Michael Klare, author of The Race for What's Left: The Global Scramble for World's Last Resources and Resource Wars.

Michael Klare: Finite Resources And The Geography of Conflict
 by Chris Martenson

Ukraine. Iraq. Nigeria. Libya. Tunisia. Syria. All are hotspots of conflict in different regions of the world, yet the same underlying cause behind each can clearly be seen when looking through the lens of finite resources.

In this week's podcast, Chris talks with Hampshire college professor Michael Klare, author of The Race for What's Left: The Global Scramble for World's Last Resources and Resource Wars.

Image | Off the Cuff: Do Geopolitics Matter Anymore?
Off the Cuff: Do Geopolitics Matter Anymore?
 PREVIEW
by Chris Martenson

In this week's Off the Cuff podcast, Chris and Charles discuss:

  • Do Geopolitics Matter Anymore?
    • No conflict is seemingly too great for the markets to ignore
  • The Marginal Value of A Barrel of Oil
    • Even the loss of a few % of total supply could vastly impact the US
  • Zombie Markets
    • No weapon seems to be able to stop this bull market
  • Bass-Ackward Foreign Policy
    • The West is pursuing a strategy that makes no sense
Off the Cuff: Do Geopolitics Matter Anymore?
 PREVIEW by Chris Martenson

In this week's Off the Cuff podcast, Chris and Charles discuss:

  • Do Geopolitics Matter Anymore?
    • No conflict is seemingly too great for the markets to ignore
  • The Marginal Value of A Barrel of Oil
    • Even the loss of a few % of total supply could vastly impact the US
  • Zombie Markets
    • No weapon seems to be able to stop this bull market
  • Bass-Ackward Foreign Policy
    • The West is pursuing a strategy that makes no sense
Image | Picking Up Speed
Picking Up Speed
 PREVIEW
by Chris Martenson

There's been so much happening across the world lately that it's time for a global update on a variety of subjects.

Yet, these developments stand in stark contrast to the US equity markets, where there's virtually nothing worthwhile to report on.  Our "markets" no longer resemble anything that might provide useful, actionable information.
Picking Up Speed
 PREVIEW by Chris Martenson

There's been so much happening across the world lately that it's time for a global update on a variety of subjects.

Yet, these developments stand in stark contrast to the US equity markets, where there's virtually nothing worthwhile to report on.  Our "markets" no longer resemble anything that might provide useful, actionable information.
Image | And…It’s Gone
And…It’s Gone
 PREVIEW
by Chris Martenson

Just a few hours ago, amid the reports of fighting in and around the Baiji refinery in northern Iraq, there were plenty of assurances that the main Iraqi forces were in complete control.
And…It’s Gone
 PREVIEW by Chris Martenson

Just a few hours ago, amid the reports of fighting in and around the Baiji refinery in northern Iraq, there were plenty of assurances that the main Iraqi forces were in complete control.
Image | Iraq Breaks Down, Oil Surges
Iraq Breaks Down, Oil Surges
by Chris Martenson

The situation in Iraq is serious, and is probably going to get worse before it gets better. The potential for this recent action to morph into a regional conflict is very high. That that means that oil could go a lot higher, and if it does, we can expect the odds of a global economic recession and an attendant financial crisis to go up considerably from here.
Iraq Breaks Down, Oil Surges
 by Chris Martenson

The situation in Iraq is serious, and is probably going to get worse before it gets better. The potential for this recent action to morph into a regional conflict is very high. That that means that oil could go a lot higher, and if it does, we can expect the odds of a global economic recession and an attendant financial crisis to go up considerably from here.
Image | Oil at Risk
Oil at Risk
 PREVIEW
by Chris Martenson

Executive Summary Why this Iraq crisis comes at a very vulnerable time for world oil markets The three mostly likely outcomes to the current crisis, and the resulting oil price of each ISIS remains contained from here ISIS takes Bagdad and points south A more widespread Middle East conflict erupts The growing risk to the…
Oil at Risk
 PREVIEW by Chris Martenson

Executive Summary Why this Iraq crisis comes at a very vulnerable time for world oil markets The three mostly likely outcomes to the current crisis, and the resulting oil price of each ISIS remains contained from here ISIS takes Bagdad and points south A more widespread Middle East conflict erupts The growing risk to the…
Image | Off the Cuff: Slippage
Off the Cuff: Slippage
 PREVIEW
by Chris Martenson

In this week's Off the Cuff podcast, Chris and Mish discuss:

  • Voter Revolt
    • Eric Cantor's loss suggests populace is getting fed up 
  • Iraq Gets Worse
    • Now a failed operation of two Presidencies
  • Manic Markets
    • Priced for 0% risk
  • Hazardous Housing Market
    • Already nosing over?
Off the Cuff: Slippage
 PREVIEW by Chris Martenson

In this week's Off the Cuff podcast, Chris and Mish discuss:

  • Voter Revolt
    • Eric Cantor's loss suggests populace is getting fed up 
  • Iraq Gets Worse
    • Now a failed operation of two Presidencies
  • Manic Markets
    • Priced for 0% risk
  • Hazardous Housing Market
    • Already nosing over?
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