In 1956, Britain’s Suez campaign collapsed not because its forces were defeated, but because sterling could not withstand financial pressure. The episode revealed a structural truth: military capability is subordinate to monetary autonomy. Today the United States is not Britain under Bretton Woods, but it faces expanding global commitments alongside rising debt, elevated interest costs, and industrial constraints. This article examines how financial markets, rather than battlefields, may ultimately define the limits of American power. A single geopolitical shock is manageable. A sequence of them may not be. History may not repeat—but it can rhyme.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Republicans Scheming to Preserve Trump Tariffs Even After They Create Fewer Manufacturing Jobs
Trump and his GOP allies still heart tariffs despite failures, such as 2025 net manufacturing job growth ofless than half the year before.
Russia Just Denied Claims It Is Planning to Break the US’ Oil Blockade of Cuba, Albeit Only Partially
The US’ suspension of tariffs on countries that provide Cuba with oil (h/t SCOTUS) may, however, provide a window of opportunity to get oil to the island. But which country will take the risk?
Iran War Watch: Trump Dithers
Trump looks even more caught than ever on the horns of his Iran war dilemma.
Ruling for the Rich: Evidence of a Pro-Wealthy Bias on the US Supreme Court
Quelle surprise! The Supreme Court hearts the rich!
Coffee Break: Local Protests Against Data Centers, Surveillance Uniting Broad Political Spectrum
Local protests against data centers and Flock camera surveillance are coming from both sides of the political spectrum.
Trump Pledges Hospital Boat for Greenland—Which, Unlike US, Has ‘Free and Equal Access to Health for All’
“We have a public health service where treatment is free for citizens… It is not like that in the USA, where it costs money to go to the doctor.”
Trump Doubling Down on Tariffs After SCOTUS Nixing Sweeping “Emergency” Abuse: Bad for Businesses, Economy, and Trump
The Trump tariffs mess in the wake of his 6-3 Supreme Court loss on his misuse of “emergency” authority is even worse than you might imagine.
India Exchanges BRICS Ties for Lead Role in the American AI Cage
New Delhi sells out Russia and its own working class as part of India-Middle East-Europe [digital] Corridor that aims to fortify a new American-Israeli hegemony..
Bibi Put Israel’s Partners in an Awkward Position With His Description of the “Hexagon”
Another demonstration of Israel’s extreme sense of entitlement and intent to become a regional hegemon.
The Sunday Morning Movie Presents: Andrei Rublev (1966) Run Time: 3H 2M plus bonus documentary
Andrei Rublev is a film about art and life in medieval Russia.
Do You Trust Epstein Elite With Nuclear Weapons?
No arms limitation treaties, few diplomatic channels, AI integration into nuclear command systems, and an elite with Epstein social values. What could go wrong?
