The Pay-As-You-Go Pentagon, Vibe Authoritarianism, China’s Factory Empire, Plus More! #247
And diplomatic song and dances...
Grüezi!
In this edition:
Leaked Signal chats reveal Trump’s pay-to-play military strategy toward allies;
How China is building a $20B global manufacturing network spanning four continents;
Inside the unholy alliance between the MidWest’s Christian Ayatollahs and Silicon Valley’s Tech Authoritarians.
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