The new American América spread
Hi everyone — Dario here. The deluge of AI-driven news means that once-respectable fields like geopolitical analysis, once handled by a few competent individuals (and me), can now be readily manufactured and packaged under a credible-sounding Substack name by the most acne-ridden of adolescents. That’s why The Blind Spot is turning towards color pieces — […]
Bootstrapping a European manufacturing business
Dispatches from the frontlines of European manufacturing There is something Kafkaesque about European manufacturing: it doesn’t really exist. The problem isn’t just how expensive manufacturing in Europe is. It’s how inflexible and specialized most participants have had to become to fend off Asian competition. The result is a dearth of manufacturing methods, materials, and expertise, […]
In the Blind Spot: Why nobody expects the Spanish Empire (to be behind everything)
A Triggernometry conversation with historian Dominic Sandbrook about Empire triggers Dario to retrace his roots and argue that, contrary to popular belief, it was the Spanish that had the best empire in the world, not the British. Continuing the Spanish theme, Dario takes a closer look at the burgeoning fiefdom of Amancio Ortega, the reclusive […]
In the Blind Spot: The Lebanese canary in the Middle Eastern coal mine
SNEAK PEEK — The Lebanese disarmament of Hezbollah has begun — The classified Durham Annex was released, displaying the seeds from which sprouted the American censorship-industrial complex. — The United Kingdom manipulated Slovakian elections, according to a report by Declassified UK. Good morning, subscribers! Dario here. Let’s dig right in. Hope you enjoy! As usual, send tips […]
In the Blind Spot: War and Peace
SNEAK PEEK — Developments in Ukraine and Europe suggest the Russo-Ukraine war, despite abundant signals pointing to the conflict’s long-term continuation, may be on the verge of a pause. — A very Trumpian plan to end the Caucasus conflict is all but confirmed, pending Armenian approval. Good morning, subscribers!It was a pleasure to meet so many […]
A de-Russified Caucasus? It’s too early to tell
SNEAK PEEK — The Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict may get defanged, but the consequent rumors of a de-Russified Caucasus may be jumping the gun. Hello, subscribers! Dario here. As you may have noticed, our newsletter from last week was sent again this Friday by accident, for which we blame our newsletter management service MailChimp, which gives us no […]
In the Blind Spot: The grand geopolitical bargain being laid out over a minefield
SNEAK PEEK — The long-awaited grand geopolitical bargain for peace is finally showing itself in public. But can it hold? — Spain’s Pedro Sanchez throws a wrench in the NATO works. But is it real opposition or a domestic distraction? Hello, subscribers! Dario here. Finding myself juggling this newsletter and organizing our Berlin event means our […]
In The Blind Spot – Blackout Bragaddocio
SNEAK PEEK — Are the Spanish blackouts potentially explained by a planned announcement in favour of renewable energy? — A new insurgent group in Saudi Arabia emerges just after the legalisation of alcohol in the country. Good morning subscribers! Dario here. We’re holding our breath to verify the officially spread rumours the Trump administration is close to […]
In the Blind Spot: Mr. President, we must close the West’s 3D military minecraft gap!
SNEAK PEEK — Anduril’s new unmanned aircraft proves that America can still hold the global military edge — but critical flaws remain. Good morning subscribers! Dario here. Another reminder that I’m incredibly excited about the fascinating conversations I’m going to have with many of you in Berlin this July for “Bruce’s 50th Birthday Party”. Here’s the […]
In the Blind Spot: The Trump-Bibi breakup that was always coming
SNEAK PEEK — The Trump-Bibi relationship seems broken, but is it truly broken if it never existed? — Pakistan and India fight in possibly the largest air-to-air dogfight the world has seen since the Second World War. — Is Romania considering canceling their elections yet again? Dear subscribers, Dario here. After several weeks of […]