Current Geopolitical and Military Tensions

Jun 9, 2024

Current Geopolitical and Military Tensions

Key Announcements

  • US Expanding Nuclear Arsenal: President Joe Biden signs new guidance on nuclear weapons.
  • Simulated Nuclear Strike: US Air Force B-52 carried out a simulated nuclear strike on Kaliningrad region on June 8.

Recent Developments

US and NATO Actions

  • NATO Permit: All NATO countries permitting Ukraine to strike Russian territory.
  • Troop Deployment: Plan to deploy 300,000 American troops in Europe.
  • Military Aid: Equip Ukraine for nuclear emergencies; $100 billion pledged to Ukraine over the next two years.
  • Testing and Training: Los Angeles nuclear wargame exercise; US committed to building a new doomsday plane.
  • Missile Tests: Unprecedented back-to-back Minuteman missile tests (non-nuclear).
  • Nuclear Bombers: US deployed B-52 bombers to the UK.
  • UK Public Awareness: Campaigns advising preparations for nuclear SHTF scenarios.

Russian and Allied Actions

  • Military Deployments: Four Russian warships and a nuclear-powered submarine moved to Cuba.
  • Arming Adversaries: Russia considering arming US adversaries with advanced weaponry.
  • Nuclear Drills: Tactical nuclear drills by Russia and Belarus.
  • Government Mobilization: Vladimir Putin orders government departments to act as though on the front line.
  • Air and Maritime Incidents: Russian noted airmen off California coast; Russia moving the border in the Baltic Sea.

Escalations in Europe

  • Poland Initiatives: Applying for nuclear weapons; Rapid militarization; Building border defenses and offering military training to civilians.
  • Baltics Actions: Digging trenches along their border with Russia.
  • Germany Plans: Leaked plans to destroy the Crimean Bridge; Massive stockpiling of resources.
  • Ukraine Mobilization: Mining borders; Draconian mobilization continues; Received advanced reconnaissance aircraft from Sweden.

Global Strategic Dynamics

  • China-Russia Relations: Strengthening strategic partnership; China's large-scale military exercises and trade war with the US.
  • Middle East Tensions: Iran's full support for Hezbollah; Israeli mobilization and bunker stockpiling.
  • North Korea: Cooperation with Russia in artillery support; Increased military interoperability with global allies of Russia.

Wider Implications

  • Cybersecurity: Frequent cyber-attacks and telecom outages globally.
  • Bird Flu Cases: Unexplained cases of bird flu deaths; Found in cows for the first time.
  • Economic Indicators: Record military spending at $2.4 trillion; Rising credit card delinquencies; Increasing interest on debt; Heat records and environmental shifts.

Closing Remarks

  • Future Actions and Precautions: Refuge plans and preparations to go off-grid due to escalating tensions.
  • Upcoming Content: Special guest to discuss off-grid living without breaking the bank.