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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.
Read full article →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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Subscribe on SubstackCryptopolitan Contributor: Multiple articles on crypto markets, blockchain technology, and emerging market adoption (2022-2023)
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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
Based on lived experience in Ukraine and ongoing Russian-language media monitoring
Drawing on 7 years in French politics and deep understanding of EU dynamics
Critical analysis of American strategy from a transatlantic perspective
Geopolitical implications of blockchain, digital assets, and tech policy
How companies navigate complex international markets and regulatory environments
OSINT methodology, forecasting techniques, and analytical tradecraft