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 behind the front lines as a neighbor, and monitoring Russian and international media daily.

My background combines ground-level operational experience with strategic analysis. I've founded companies, run political campaigns and a political party, 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 several government agencies on ISIS threats, foreign influence operations, and aggressive 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 in 2023. Started a Substack with geopolitical analysis in 2025.

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

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

🌍 Global Experience Lived and operated companies in France, Ukraine, Montenegro, and the United States. Worked across six continents with remote boards, teams, and clients.

                What Makes Me Different: I didn't just 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 that can back up what I'm saying.
            

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 2025.

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

About Philip

Recent Writing & Analysis

The Trump NSS Gets Europe Wrong—And That Hurts America

The BRICS Tiger: India's Crypto Vision

Professional Background Timeline

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