Dear Reader, Earlier today, Mauldin Economics Publisher Ed D’Agostino interviewed Geopolitical Futures CEO George Friedman about the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. George’s wide-ranging and comprehensive thoughts on the issues facing American foreign-policy interests deserve your attention. This video interview is free to watch—and available now by clicking here. This interview with George is the first in a new series of video interviews from Mauldin Economics called “Global Macro Update.” These interviews with leading experts will dig deep on the most urgent stories you need to know about. We’ll film them and deliver them to you, at no cost or obligation, as long as the macro landscape remains unpredictable and markets remain in flux. Among the topics Ed and George cover in today’s interview… Why Russian President Vladimir Putin chose 1980s-style military techniques to invade Ukraine How the US response to the invasion shattered the notion of a multi-polar world What are the chances Putin has an “off ramp” from conflict in Ukraine that preserves lives while allowing him some tactical success? What will come next for commodities and oil Why China and Russia may not be as cozy as some in the West imagine The future of US domestic energy policy And more If you’re looking for more depth and clarity to help you unpack the latest news… ...how your portfolio could be impacted, and what’s ahead for the markets… Global Macro Update will become a trusted resource for you… starting with today’s interview. Click the Image Above to Watch Global Macro Update Now We look forward to bringing you more Global Macro Update interviews in the weeks ahead. Click here to watch now. Thanks for reading. Sincerely, The Mauldin Economics Team |