Philip Cripe | Geopolitical Analyst & Strategic Advisor

About Philip

I'm not your typical analyst. I predicted the Russian invasion of Ukraine before it happened—not from a desk in Washington, but because I was living in eastern Ukraine, speaking with soldiers on the front lines, and monitoring Russian media daily.

My background combines ground-level operational experience with strategic analysis. I've founded companies, run political campaigns, conducted intelligence investigations, and advised executives across sectors. When you need someone who understands both the big picture and the street-level reality, that's where I come in.

🇺🇦 Ukraine Ground Truth Lived in eastern Ukraine 2019-2022. Only American in rural region near Kupiansk. Spoke daily with Ukrainian soldiers. Saw the buildup firsthand.

🇫🇷 French Political Experience 7 years active in French politics. Founded political party (Parti d'Extrême Centre), ran for Parliament. Deep understanding of European politics and business culture.

🔍 Government Intelligence Work Submitted intelligence to US and French government agencies on ISIS threats, Chinese influence operations, and Russian military positioning.

💼 CEO/COO Leadership Led NFT gaming company as CEO. Built staking-to-donate crypto platform as COO. Understand both strategy and execution.

📝 Published Analyst Cryptopolitan contributor. Daily crypto news show on Binance Live. Recent Substack analysis on Trump NSS and European policy.

🗣️ Language Skills Native English and French (raised bilingual in Avignon). Professional Russian fluency from daily use in Ukraine. Can monitor Russian TV, Telegram, social media.

💻 Technology Background Founded CripeHub Solutions in 2015 as tech company. Network of 500+ IT teams. $600K in IT sales in 5 months with zero prior experience.

🌍 Global Experience Lived and operated companies in France, Ukraine, Montenegro, and United States. Worked across six continents.

                What Makes Me Different: I didn't learn about geopolitics from textbooks. I've lived in conflict zones, built companies across continents, and developed networks most analysts only dream about. When I tell you what's happening, it's because I've been there—or I know someone who has.
            

Recent Writing & Analysis

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. Published December 2024.

Key argument: Russian expansionism is driven by Duginist ideology, requiring a different policy approach than current strategy suggests.

Read on Substack →

The BRICS Tiger: India's Crypto Vision

How India's historical context shapes its approach to cryptocurrency and digital assets. Published in Cryptopolitan, October 2023.

Analysis: Understanding emerging markets through the lens of historical patterns and cultural factors.

More articles coming soon. Follow my Substack for regular geopolitical analysis.

Professional Background Timeline

2015-Present: Founder & Principal, CripeHub Solutions LLC

2022-2024: CEO, NFT Gaming Company (blockchain/Web3)

2020-2021: COO, Staking-to-Donate Crypto Platform

2020: Sales, EVA Codes ($600K in 5 months)

2019-2022: Lived in Eastern Ukraine (Kupiansk/Chuhuiv region)

2012-2019: President, Parti d'Extrême Centre (French political party)

Multiple engagements: Published Analyst, Cryptopolitan & Binance Live

Ongoing: Confidential OSINT investigations for government agencies & defense clients

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