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Impact Theory · August 27, 2026 · 56m 16s
Ex-CIA Spy: The Iran War Was China's Trap — And We Walked Right In
Andrew Bustamante, former CIA intelligence officer, breaks down the evolving global power struggle between the US, China, Iran, and Russia. He explains how China uses US conflicts as strategic cover, why nations are hedging against the dollar, the historical significance of the Strait of Hormuz, and the psychological warfare of empty threats. The conversation moves from the decline of American soft power to China's long-term demographic and technological calculus.
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157 countries are hedging against the US dollar and technology, creating a 'portfolio split' that reduces American financial hegemony.
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