Doug Casey’s Take, Released on 5/7/25

In this episode, Doug and Matt dive into the intricate and sometimes bizarre world of international geopolitics. They discuss the U.S’s interest in acquiring Greenland, Panama’s historical and potential future conflicts, and the financial burden of places like Puerto Rico. The conversation also touches on the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, and the broader implications of U.S. military spending. Additionally, they reflect on historical events like World War I and II, and the current global issues involving countries like Yemen and Ukraine. Join them as they connect the dots and provide insights into how these geopolitical moves shape our world.

00:00 Introduction and Current Events Overview
00:21 Greenland: A Strategic Acquisition?
04:28 US Foreign Aid and Military Spending
10:33 Panama and Historical Geopolitics
14:20 Puerto Rico: A Financial Burden?
18:09 India-Pakistan Tensions
23:43 US Military and Global Conflicts
27:30 Trump’s Historical Claims and World War II
35:24 Conclusion and Upcoming Topics

Doug Casey is an American-born libertarian economist and advocate of the free market. He is a bestselling financial author, international investor, entrepreneur, and the founder and chairman of Casey Research, a provider of subscription financial analysis about specific market verticals including natural resources, metals, mining, energy, commodities, and technology. He has authored four books, including Crisis Investing, the top-selling investing book of all time, Totally Incorrect, and Right on the Money. He also publishes a video podcast called Doug Casey’s Take and publishes articles at International Man. 

  geopolitics, greenland, panama, Trump