Could war and global trade breakdowns trigger a modern Bronze Age collapse? Uncover the hidden geopolitical forces dismantling the American empire and what this shift means for our future. Professor Jiang Xueqin is a renowned geopolitical analyst and Yale educated scholar who applies rigorous historical patterns and game theory to forecast the world's most catastrophic conflicts. He returns to reveal the hidden vulnerabilities of our modern civilization by mapping the intricate connections between natural resources, military hegemony, and global supply chains. This urgent analysis provides a framework to help everyday people find meaning and resilience amidst the impending global chaos. *In this episode, he explains:* ■ *The Innovation Equation:* Why technological progress is strictly dictated by specialization multiplied by globalization. ■ *The Petrodollar Collapse:* How the entire global economy relies on US military hegemony and the Middle East. ■ *The Next Geopolitical Flashpoints:* How severe water scarcity and shifting demographics in the Global South will trigger mass migration, intense polarization, and potential civil wars across Western societies. ■ *The Financial 9/11:* Why the next catastrophic terror attack won't target physical buildings, but rather critical financial data servers designed to wipe out bank accounts. 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:09 Where Is the World Heading? 00:10:15 What Would a Collapse of Civilization Actually Look Like? 00:14:02 Who Are the Houthis and Why Do They Matter? 00:16:41 Why This Is Different From the Iraq War 00:23:09 Why Is It So Hard to Believe a Collapse Could Happen? 00:26:33 Could War Actually Reach American Shores? 00:30:06 Ads 00:32:10 Global Supply Chain Risks & Challenges 00:38:52 How Immigration Could Push Politics Further Right 00:41:34 What Happens Next With Iran? 00:42:36 How Iran Could Disrupt Global Trade 00:44:18 The Iran Prediction and What Happens Next 00:46:11 Could This Trigger a Massive Migration Crisis? 00:47:36 What Would Trump Do Next? 00:48:46 Can Trump Back Out of This War? 00:49:46 Prediction #1: Could New York City Face a Siege? 00:53:23 When Could This Conflict Actually Happen? 00:58:11 Prediction #2: An Attack on U.S. Financial Infrastructure 01:02:12 Ads 01:03:17 Why Getting Back Into the U.S. Could Become a Problem 01:09:45 Prediction #3: Messi Becomes President of Argentina 01:12:36 Why China and Japan Could Go to War 01:20:46 How Far Would the U.S. Go to Defend Taiwan? 01:21:31 Could Russia Invade the Baltics? 01:25:21 Can Russia Make a Deal Instead of Going to War? 01:26:48 Does Trump Actually Want Ukraine to Win? 01:29:02 What Could Stop These Global Conflicts From Spreading? 01:35:31 How the Average Person Can Prepare for What’s Coming 01:40:52 How AI Changes the Global Power Struggle 01:42:35 Why AI Surveillance Could Be the Bigger Threat 01:46:22 The Biggest Personal Challenge and How to Overcome It *Follow Professor Jiang:* YouTube - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/4JsRjcX Instagram - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/8w2GsYk X - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/CpR2Wf5 Substack (geo-political analysis) - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/3wjOVqX *The Diary Of A CEO:* ◼ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ◼ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/BWjLTZK ◼ Shop The Diary Of A CEO collection: https://thediary.com/collections/shop ◼ Get email updates - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/5IB1H6E ◼ Follow Steven - https://link.thediaryofaceo.com/AGU9QP4 *Sponsors:* Bon Charge: https://boncharge.com/DOAC for 20% off Stan - Visit https://coach.stan.store/?ref=stevenbartlett&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=episode11 Shopify - https://shopify.com/bartlett SYNCID MB01M4DAH6EHQX0