We’re Closer Than You Think If you’ve been paying attention to the slow-motion train wreck that is modern American politics, the idea of America as an empire rather than a republic has been painfully obvious for years. For a long time, there was a concerted effort, a whole song and dance, to […]
International Man: What do you see as the single most important thing that people should prepare for in 2026? Doug Casey: Strauss and Howe asked that question in their book, The Fourth Turning. We’re at a major turning point in the U.S. I’ve felt for years that the U.S. was heading toward […]
Uruguay is one of Latin America’s safest and most prosperous countries. It is known for its political stability, tax-friendly policies, and high quality of life. This South American gem has become a haven for multiple expats, including digital nomads, investors, and retirees. With its healthcare system and robust infrastructure, Uruguay […]
International Man: A recent BHG Financial survey found that 62% of Americans earning over $300,000 a year still struggle with credit card debt. What’s your take on this? Doug Casey: BHG is basically a Shylock for the upper middle class. They loan mainly to doctors and successful small businessmen, typically at around […]
International Man: Trump is pitching a “tariff dividend” that would take revenue from new import tariffs and recycle it into $2,000 checks for Americans—framed not as welfare, but as a patriotic return on America’s trade strength. What do you make of this? Doug Casey: Frankly, it’s ridiculous. Whenever Trump talks, it’s clear […]
International Man: Doug, you recently visited Azerbaijan—a country most people have never heard of, let alone could find on a map. You’ve spent decades exploring some of the world’s least understood regions. What brought you to Azerbaijan, and how does it compare with other obscure countries you’ve visited for potential opportunity? […]
For the past few years, I’ve been on a journey that started with a single, terrifying question… My son, Maxim, was 18. He’d just finished high school (home school), and he had no idea what to do next. And frankly, neither did I. The default path we’ve all been sold—go […]
International Man: It seems now more than ever that people have less and less in common with others who happen to carry the same government ID. At the same time, like-minded people are finding each other from across the world. What’s your take on this trend? What does it mean […]
Tim McGraw wrote: Young men in America today are lost in computer space.
International Man: Recently, the State Bank of Vietnam deactivated more than 86 million bank accounts as part of its shift toward a new national digital ID system. Officials call it a ‘security upgrade,’ but it effectively cut off millions from their own money overnight. In Thailand, we’ve seen a similar push […]