We perhaps live in an era that lays witness to a never-before-seen dichotomy. An oversaturation of information that leaves us knowing everything and nothing at the same time.We have such an overwhelming amount of information flowing in constantly from all corners of the planet, that it leaves us dumbfounded. Let me quickly mention a few pieces that will let you have a bird’s-eye view of what is happening around you — and why it’s unraveling faster than we realize.
The North: Russia-Ukraine and Europe’s Energy Crisis
It’s been more than two years since Russia invaded Ukraine. At first glance, daily life seems unaffected, with businesses running and people going about their routines. But beneath this, the effects are shaking the foundations of global power.Europe, once deeply reliant on Russian energy was teetering on the edge of an energy crisis though things have mellowed out now. Sanctions on Russia? They’ve backfired.Trust in Western powers has plummeted, and they’re looking weaker than ever before. Look to the Middle East, historically glued to the U.S. Now? They’re shaking hands with China — literally. China recently brokered a peace deal between Saudi Arabia and Iran, two historical rivals who have often been at each…