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A World on Edge: Russia, China & Venezuela - with Ron Bee
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The world is shifting faster than ever.
In this episode, Joe Steagall and global affairs analyst Ronald J. Bee break down the biggest flashpoints shaping the next decade:
🇺🇦 Ukraine–Russia: Why it’s now a long war of attrition
🇨🇳 China: The silent superpower reshaping global influence
🇻🇪 Venezuela: A growing crisis with real U.S. national-security implications
đź’Š Drug Cartels: How cartels are destabilizing Latin America
🧠Mental Health & Extremism: The roots of political violence
🇺🇸 Leadership & History: Lessons from Reagan, Trump & modern politics
🤝 Compromise: Why America can’t move forward without it
Ron Bee—who advises Oxford and Pentagon-level teams—offers unfiltered analysis on how today’s conflicts connect, and why the next decade will be shaped by decisions made right now.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview of Ukraine-Russia Conflict
03:01 Historical Context and Comparisons to Past Wars
05:58 The Role of China and Global Dynamics
08:41 Post-Putin Russia and Future Implications
11:49 Venezuela's Political Landscape and U.S. Involvement
14:38 The Impact of Drug Cartels and Military Presence
17:45 Mental Health and Political Violence
20:44 Reflections on Leadership and Historical Figures
23:27 Conclusion and Future Considerations
No Left. No Right. Forward.
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