State of the Union St. Paddy's Ed: The Grand Chessboard and the Ghosts of Southern Africa (Patreon)

In this exclusive patrons' State of the Union, I give a quick rundown of recent geopolitical developments. What is at play with Russia accusing the US of complicity in chemical and biological weapons research in the Ukraine before the UN Security Council? How does this play relate to events that unfolded in southern Africa decades ago? And where does Erik Prince fit in?

Elsewhere, I consider recent accusations levied at China: namely, that it planned an invasion of Taiwan for the fall. Is this part of the fallout over rumblings of the Saudis weighing selling oil in Yuans? If so, what does this mean for the geopolitics of the Middle East? Or petro-dollar? And finally, is Biden's foreign policy being driven by efforts to crush domestic opponents? As always, I hope you guys enjoy.