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Recent Publications

The Trump NSS Gets Europe Wrong—And That Hurts America

A critical analysis of the Trump Administration's National Security Strategy and its implications for transatlantic relations. This piece examines how misunderstanding European dynamics weakens American strategic positioning.

Key argument: Russian expansionism is driven by Duginist ideology, requiring a fundamentally different policy approach than the current strategy suggests. The NSS fails to account for the ideological motivations behind Russian actions, treating them as purely pragmatic calculations.

Why it matters: Policy that misdiagnoses the problem will fail to solve it. Understanding the ideological drivers of Russian policy is essential for effective deterrence and alliance management.

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The BRICS Tiger: How India's History Influences Its Crypto Vision

An in-depth exploration of how India's historical context, colonial legacy, and cultural patterns shape its approach to cryptocurrency and digital assets. This isn't just about tech policy—it's about understanding how history creates modern regulatory frameworks.

Analysis: India's crypto stance reflects centuries of navigating foreign influence and protecting economic sovereignty. Understanding emerging markets requires understanding their historical patterns, not just their current GDP.

Insight: Countries don't regulate crypto in a vacuum. Their approaches are shaped by historical trauma, economic development patterns, and political imperatives that predate blockchain by centuries.

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Other Writing & Media

Cryptopolitan Contributor: Multiple articles on crypto markets, blockchain technology, and emerging market adoption (2022-2023)

Binance Live: Daily crypto news show host for Cryptopolitan, covering market analysis and regulatory developments (6 months through December 2023)

Intelligence Reports: Submitted analysis to US and French government agencies on ISIS threats, Chinese influence operations in the Balkans, and Russian military positioning before the Ukraine invasion

Strategic Proposal: Submitted to Office of French President during 2024 government formation crisis

Topics I Write About

Russia & Eastern Europe

Based on lived experience in Ukraine and ongoing Russian-language media monitoring

European Politics

Drawing on 7 years in French politics and deep understanding of EU dynamics

US Foreign Policy

Critical analysis of American strategy from a transatlantic perspective

Crypto & Emerging Tech

Geopolitical implications of blockchain, digital assets, and tech policy

Cross-Border Strategy

How companies navigate complex international markets and regulatory environments

Intelligence Analysis

OSINT methodology, forecasting techniques, and analytical tradecraft