If Iran wins, it's the end of five eras.
1991-2026: the unipolar era
1974-2026: the petrodollar era
1945-2026: the postwar era
1776-2026: the union era
1492-2026: the Western era
Specifically, the end of the petrodollar (1974) would also be the end of the unipolar moment (1991) and the postwar order (1945). It would mark the moment when Eurasian powers were once again dominant over Western powers (1492). Finally, a rapid crash in the dollar's purchasing power coupled with military defeat could well break apart the American union (1776).
Few seem to viscerally understand just how dependent America is on money printing. But the end of the petrodollar is the end of Keynesianism as we know it.
And if there's a sudden cost-of-living spike on top of pre-existing levels of political polarization, which are already near Civil War levels...we could see the scenarios that Dalio, the Fourth Turning, and Turchin have described.
The Netherlands has also filed its declaration of intervention in South Africa v. Israel (the Gaza genocide case).
Its observations will focus on forced displacement, children, starvation, and deliberate withholding of humanitarian aid.
BREAKING | Leaked documents released by Iranian media reportedly reveal that International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi has been fully coordinating with Israel and carrying out its directives.
These files are part of the sensitive intelligence cache Iran recently seized from Israel.
How many more lives will be lost until there's a ceasefire?
We are outraged by the killing of humanitarian workers in #Gaza. Safety is a basic requirement for the delivery of life-saving aid.
Our deepest condolences to the @WCKitchen team and affected families.
We once again call for the sustained protection of humanitarian workers across Gaza.
Here are the 15 judges from the International Court of Justice (plus one each selected by South Africa and Israel) who will hear the claim today that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinian civilians in Gaza. https://t.co/h7Qtp4Y0Y0.
UN shelters in southern Gaza have seen significant increase in communicable diseases such as diarrhoea, acute respiratory infections, skin infections and lice due to overcrowding.
π΄ LIVE updates: https://t.co/FnHUPxwOIi
Never ever believe anything that comes out of their mouths when they speak of "human rights", "democracy", "values", or "humanity". Never believe anything they say. These are apartheid loving, genocide supporting, Western supremacist racists.
9 of our @UN staffers have been killed in airstrikes inπ#GazaStrip since Saturday.
βThe protection of civilians is paramount, including in times of conflict. They should be protected in accordance with the laws of war.β @JulietteTouma@AP
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