Why Europe Is Breaking, China Is Preparing & the U.S. Is Distracted

Why Europe Is Breaking, China Is Preparing & the U.S. Is Distracted

Published: December 10, 2025

Duration: 44:28

In this episode, I’m joined by Laurent Lequeu (https://themacrobutler.substack.com/), also known as The Macro Butler, for a wide-ranging discussion on the forces quietly reshaping the global order.We examine the growing divide between the wealthy and the working class, Europe’s deteriorating economic foundations, and why war has become a political tool rather than a last resort. Laurent shares insights from Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, offering a macro-level perspective on debt, energy, geopolitics, and power transitions.Topics include:Why Europe may be heading toward sovereign debt crises and capital controlsThe political incentive to prol...

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