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Global Reset Series – Wrap-Up

The New Global Financial System: What We’ve Learned

From gold accumulation to digital currencies and multipolar payment networks, here’s the full picture of the emerging monetary architecture.

Overview

Over the past week, we explored a series of developments quietly reshaping the global financial system. Taken together, these trends indicate that the world is gradually moving toward a more multipolar, digital, and resilient monetary framework.

This wrap-up summarizes the most critical insights from the series so readers can understand the structural evolution underway.

1. Central Banks Are Buying Gold Like Never Before

• Global central banks are purchasing more than 1,000 tonnes annually, the fastest pace in modern history.
• Key buyers: China, India, Turkey, Russia, Poland.
• Purpose: diversify reserves, hedge against currency volatility, and strengthen financial stability.
• Significance: Gold remains a universally accepted, no-counterparty-risk asset, serving as a core pillar of monetary resilience.

2. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) Are Multiplying

• Over 130 countries are researching or developing digital versions of their national currencies.
• Leading examples: Digital Yuan (China), e-Rupee (India), Digital Euro (EU).
• CBDCs can:

• Enable instant transactions

• Reduce reliance on traditional banking intermediaries

• Improve cross-border payment efficiency
  ‍ ‍• Interoperability projects among central banks may eventually allow direct international settlements without traditional banking rails.

3. Cross-Border Payment Systems Are Being Redesigned

• International organizations (G20, IMF, BIS, FSB) are coordinating reforms to:

• Lower transaction costs

• Speed up settlement times

• Increase transparency in global payment flows
  • Multi-CBDC platforms and alternative payment rails are testing a future where cross-border money moves instantly, independent of SWIFT.

4. Emerging Parallel Financial Networks Are Taking Shape

• Western financial infrastructure remains dominant but is now complemented by alternative networks led by emerging economies.
• BRICS nations and regional alliances are creating redundant payment systems, regional currency trade settlements, and local reserve strategies.
• Purpose: resilience against sanctions, financial autonomy, and geopolitical leverage.

5. Sovereign Debt Pressures Are Driving Strategic Change

• Global debt levels are at record highs, forcing governments and central banks to rethink reserve management, interest rate policy, and risk exposure.
• Rising debt amplifies the need for diversified reserves and robust cross-border settlement systems.
• Impact: Central banks are aligning reserves and payment infrastructure with long-term financial stability.

6. The Multipolar Financial System Is Gradually Emerging

Key Features of the New System:

Component

Role

Gold reserves

Stability and hedge against currency risks

CBDCs

Digital currency infrastructure for instant settlement

Payment system redesign

Faster, cheaper, more transparent cross-border payments

Parallel networks

Resilience and autonomy for emerging economies

Strategic reserve diversification

Protection against shocks and debt stress

• The system is not collapsing; it is evolving.
• Multiple financial centers, digital currencies, and diversified reserves suggest a gradual transition toward a multipolar, digitally-enabled monetary order.

Why This Matters for Readers

Understanding these trends is critical because monetary infrastructure shapes trade, currency flows, and geopolitical influence.

• Investors can anticipate shifts in currency demand and gold markets.
• Policymakers can assess resilience of domestic financial systems.
• Businesses can plan for faster digital settlements and regional currency adoption.

Seeds of Wisdom Team View

The world is quietly building a new global financial architecture.

This is not a sudden reset — it is an incremental, deliberate restructuring of monetary power, payment systems, and reserve strategies.

The “new normal” will likely feature:

• Multiple centers of financial influence
• Digital-first cross-border settlement
• Gold and other tangible assets as core reserve components
• Emerging economies with greater autonomy in trade and finance

By understanding these trends, readers are positioned to see the future of global finance unfold in real time.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
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Sources

• World Gold Council – Central Bank Gold Holdings

• Bank for International Settlements – CBDC and Payment System Research

• Financial Stability Board – Cross-Border Payments Reports

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 A Message to Our Currency Holders

If you’ve been holding foreign currency for many years, you were not foolish.

You were not wrong to believe the global financial system would change.

What failed was not your patience — it was the information you were given.

For years, dates, rumors, and personalities replaced facts, structure, and proof. “This week” predictions created cycles of hope and disappointment that were never based on how currencies actually change.

That is not your failure.

Our mission here is different:  • No dates • No rates • No hype • No gurus

Instead, we focus on:

• Verifiable developments • Institutional evidence

• Global financial structure • Where countries actually sit in the process

Currency value changes only come after sovereignty, trade, banking, settlement systems, and fiscal coordination are in place. History and institutions confirm this sequence.

You will see silence. You will see denials. That is not delay — that is discipline.

Protect your identity. Organize your documents.    Verify everything.

Never hand your discernment to anyone who cannot show proof.

You deserve truth — not timelines.

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Strategic Framework Agreement for a Relationship of Friendship and Cooperation Between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq Part 2

Strategic Framework Agreement for a Relationship of Friendship and Cooperation Between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq Part 2

Maintain active bilateral dialogue on measures to increase Iraq's development, including through the Dialogue on Economic Cooperation (DEC) and, upon entry into force, the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement.

Trade and Investment Framework Agreements (TIFAs) provide strategic frameworks and principles for dialogue on trade and investment issues between the United States and the other parties to the TIFA.

Although the names of Framework Agreements may vary, e.g., the Trade, Investment, and Development Agreement (TIDCA) with the South African Customs Union, or the United States-Icelandic Forum, these agreements all serve as a forum for the United States and other governments to meet and discuss issues of mutual interest with the objective of improving cooperation and enhancing opportunities for trade and investment.

The United States and our TIFA partners consult on a wide range of issues related to trade and investment. Topics for consultation and possible further cooperation include market access issues, labor, the environment, protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, and, in appropriate cases, capacity building.

TIFA Councils normally meet at least once a year at senior levels of government.

The United States has TIFAs with countries at different levels of development and trade and investment interests.

Below are TIFA Agreements, sorted by region.

http://www.ustr.gov/trade-agreements/trade-investment-framework-agreements

TRADE AND INVESTMENT FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF
IRAQ CONCERNING THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRADE AND INVESTMENT RELATIONS

The Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Republic of Iraq (individually, a "Party" and collectively, the
"Parties")
:
1   Recognizing the urgent need to revive Iraq's economy, bolster private-sector development and further Iraq's reintegration into the world economy, and noting the work of the U.S.-Iraq Joint Commission on Reconstruction and Economic Development to advance these objectives
;
2   Desiring to enhance the bonds of friendship and spirit of cooperation between the two countries
;
3   Desiring to further promote both countries' international trade and economic interrelation between both countries
;
4   Recognizing the importance of fostering an open and predictable environment for international trade and investment
;
5   Recognizing the benefits to each Party resulting from increased international trade and investment, and that trade-distorting investment measures and protectionist trade barriers would deprive the Parties of such benefits
;
6   Desiring to promote transparency and to eliminate bribery and corruption in international trade and investment
;
7  Recognizing the essential role of private investment, both domestic and foreign, in furthering growth, creating jobs, expanding trade, improving technology, and enhancing economic development
;
8  Recognizing that foreign direct investment confers positive benefits on each Party
;
9  Desiring to encourage and facilitate private sector contacts between the two countries
;
10  Recognizing the desirability of resolving trade and investment problems as expeditiously as possible
;
11  Recognizing the increased importance of services in trade between their economies and in their bilateral relations

12  Taking into account the need to eliminate non-tariff barriers in order to facilitate greater access to the markets of both countries and the mutual benefits thereof
;
13  Recognizing the importance of providing adequate and effective protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights and of membership in and adherence to intellectual property rights
conventions
;
14   Recognizing the importance of providing adequate and effective protection and enforcement of worker rights in accordance with each nation's own labor laws and of improving the observance of internationally recognized core labor standards
;
15   Desiring to ensure that trade and environmental policies are mutually supportive in the furtherance of sustainable development
;
16   Considering that it would be in their mutual interest to establish a bilateral mechanism between the Parties for encouraging the liberalization of trade and investment between them ; and

17   Desiring further dialogue on ways that the Parties may expand and liberalize trade by exploring the potential for greater cooperation and more comprehensive trade and investment agreements

To this end, the Parties agree as follows
:
ARTICLE ONE
The Parties affirm their desire to expand trade in products and services and to promote an attractive investment climate consistent with the terms of this Agreement
. They shall take appropriate measures to encourage and facilitate the exchange of goods and services and to secure favorable conditions for long-term development and diversification of trade between the two countries
.
ARTICLE TWO
The Parties shall establish a United States-Iraq Council on Trade and Investment ("the Council"), which shall be composed of representatives of both Parties
. The Iraqi side shall be chaired by the Ministry of Trade and the U.S. side shall be chaired by the Office of the U.S
. Trade Representative ("USTR")
.
Both Parties may be assisted by officials of other government entities as circumstances require
. The Council shall meet at such times and in such places as agreed by the Parties
. The Parties shall endeavor to meet no less than once every two years
.
ARTICLE THREE
The objectives of the Council are as follows

I   To monitor trade and investment relations, to identify opportunities for expanding trade and investment, and to identify issues relevant to trade or investment, such as intellectual property rights, labor or environmental issues, that may be appropriate for negotiation in an appropriate forum
.
2   To hold consultations on specific trade matters, and those investment matters of interest to the Parties

3   To identify and work, toward the removal of impediments to trade and investment

4   To seek the advice of the private sector and civil society, where appropriate, in their respective countries on matters related to the work of the Council
.
ARTICLE FOUR
Either Party may raise for consultation any trade matter or investment issue
.
Requests for consultation shall be accompanied by a written explanation of the subject to be discussed and consultations shall be held within 30 days of the request, unless the requesting Party agrees to a later date
. Each Party shall endeavor to provide for an opportunity for consultations before taking actions that could adversely affect trade or investment interests of the other Party
.
ARTICLE FIVE
This Agreement shall be without prejudice to the domestic law of either Party or the rights and obligations of either Party under any other agreement to which it is a party
.
ARTICLE SIX
This Agreement shall enter into force on the date on which the Government of the Republic of Iraq notifies the Government of the United States of America that all legal requirements for entry into force of this Agreement have been fulfilled
.
ARTICLE SEVEN
This Agreement shall remain in force unless terminated by mutual consent of the Parties or by either Party upon six months written notice to the other Party
.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned, being duly authorized by their
respective governments, have signed this Agreement DONE, in duplicate, at Amman this 11th day of July 2005, in the English and Arabic languages, each being equally authentic

FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF IRAQ

http://www.ustr.gov/sites/default/files/uploads/agreements/tifa/asset_upload_file836_13617.pdf

U.S.-Iraqi Strategic Framework Agreement: Update on Implementation

Fact Sheet   Office of the Spokesperson  Washington, DC   August 15, 2013

Since Vice President Biden traveled to Iraq in November 2011 and convened a meeting of the U.S.-Iraq Higher Coordinating Committee, the Strategic Framework Agreement (SFA) has served as the backbone of our relationship with the Government of Iraq (GOI).

The United States and the GOI value the SFA, as evidenced by public statements by each side, the three Higher Coordinating Committee meetings and 24 Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meetings held in the areas of cooperation outlined in the SFA, the Working Groups within each JCC that meet on a regular basis, and the myriad of developments across these sectors, a sampling of which is listed below:

Defense and Security (Last JCC in December 2012)

In June 2013, the U.S. Central Command hosted the first U.S.- Iraq Joint Military Committee (JMC), which is a subordinate discussion to the Defense and Security JCC. The JMC addressed issues such as border security, Iraqi military strategy, and engagement of Iraqi Security Forces in regional training exercises. The next JCC likely will be held in Washington this year.

At the December 2012 JCC, Acting Defense Minister al-Dlimi signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Security Cooperation with the U.S. Department of Defense. This agreement represents the strong military to military relationship between the United States and Iraq, and provides mechanisms for increased defense cooperation in areas including defense planning, counterterrorism cooperation, and combined exercises.

With strong U.S. support, Iraq has brought its military engagement with regional partners to historically high levels, including military exercises, strategic conferences and bilateral military engagements. Iraq’s participation in a naval exercise in Bahrain this year marked the first out-of-area deployment by an Iraqi naval unit in the post-Saddam era and the first-ever Iraqi port visit to Bahrain.

In close collaboration with U.S. officials, the Government of Iraq has purchased more than $14 billion in equipment, services, and training through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program for its military and security forces. The Iraq FMS program is one of the largest in the world and is an important symbol of the long-term security partnership envisioned by both countries. We remain committed to meeting Iraqi equipment needs as quickly as possible.

Education, Science and Cultural (Last JCC December 2012)

The number of Iraqi students studying in the United States increased by 31% from 2011 to 2012 to a total of over 800. Our close bilateral cooperation in this area should produce continued increases in 2013.

The Baghdad-based English Language Institute, established in partnership with the Iraqi government, is expected to open in October 2013. The U.S. provided $1 million in funding to support English language instruction to hundreds of Iraqi government scholarship students each year for this program.

More than 1,200 Iraqis ages 15-22 participated in the Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program, including more than 200 in 2013. Areas of focus include leadership development, respect for diversity, and civic participation.

150 Iraqi professionals participated in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) in 2013. Themes include women in leadership, science and technology, interfaith dialogue, energy policy, higher education, journalism, civic engagement, elections, public health, entrepreneurship, stock exchange, and environmental protection.

The USG, in conjunction with the UN, IAEA, and Ministry of Science and Technology, held a two-day Nuclear Dismantlement Conference in Erbil in 2013, focusing on the Adaya nuclear burial site in Ninewa province.

The conference represented the culmination of the DOS Iraq Nuclear Dismantlement Program’s seven years of work to safeguard and remediate the most contaminated Saddam-era nuclear sites around the country.

Cultural heritage is a significant pillar of the Strategic Framework Agreement, reflecting the high value both our nations place on this irreplaceable resource.

Through the Iraq Cultural Heritage Project, a $12.9 million initiative developed and funded by the State Department, and implemented by the nonprofit International Relief and Development from 2008 to 2011, Iraqis have undergone training on cultural preservation techniques (including exchanges with the Smithsonian Institution, the Winterthur Museum and other key partners), rehabilitated and furnished eleven of the museum’s public galleries, a three-story collections storage facility, and significantly upgraded conservation labs.

Energy (Last JCC April 2012)

Iraq’s Ministry of Electricity received U.S. training for over 100 of its key engineers and managers on energy security and safety in 2012 and 2013.

Iraq’s Ministry of Oil received U.S. training for 9 key geoscientists and engineers on resource evaluation.

The Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq reaffirmed their commitment, including signing a Memorandum of Understanding in January 2013, to jointly cooperate in the areas of oil production and export, natural gas, electricity, and critical energy infrastructure protection.

Law Enforcement and Judicial/Human Rights (Last JCC June 2013)

After considerable technical support and assistance from the U.S. Government, Iraq has now begun arresting, investigating, and prosecuting cases under its comprehensive anti-trafficking legislation.

In May 2013 Embassy Baghdad, a Federal Judge from the 2nd Circuit, and the FBI, trained 13 Iraqi investigative judges on techniques in asset recovery in financial crimes, and a presentation on such techniques will be made to the Acting head of the Higher Judicial Council Judge Hammari.

In 2012, Iraq established the High Commission for Human Rights to ensure the protection and promotion of human rights and ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Political and Diplomatic (Last JCC August 2013)

With U.S. support, Iraq and Kuwait worked together to end Iraq’s Chapter VII obligations regarding the mandate of the High Level Coordinator for Missing Persons and Archives and establish a UN-led mechanism to continue and maintain their cooperation in this area. U.S. support also facilitated both parties’ successful efforts to resolve the longstanding dispute over damage inflicted on Kuwait’s national airline during the Gulf War.

 As a result, flights between Baghdad and Kuwait City resumed in 2013 after a 22-year cessation. In addition, both sides completed maintenance of the border pillars along their shared border in accordance with UNSCR 833.

Iraq has also constructively engaged its key neighbors like Jordan and the United Arab Emirates on issues of shared concern, including the growing conflict in Syria.

In April and June 2013, Iraq took another step toward building its democratic foundation through successfully holding provincial elections and in preparation for national elections in the spring of 2014.

The United States continues to strongly support Iraqi civil society and the many NGOs that continue to operate in Iraq under very challenging circumstances, through training and advocacy, bringing public attention to issues of inclusive citizenship, displacement, human rights and women’s rights.

The State Department also named the Hammurabi Human Rights Organization the winner of its 2012 Human Rights Defenders Award, for its “fearless advocacy for human rights, concrete achievements in protecting female detainees, and critical work on curriculum reform to promote religious freedom.”

Through its UN partners, the United States has contributed over $1 billion in overall humanitarian aid since the Syria crisis began, including fully funding a $1 million food voucher program for the Domiz refugee camp in northern Iraq and supporting Syrian refugees living in camps and in host communities in Iraq.

The United States also continues to provide support to displaced Iraqis, both inside Iraq and elsewhere in the region. Thus far in Fiscal Year 2013, the U.S. has provided over $87 million to address the needs of displaced Iraqis through the provision of shelter, health care, livelihoods assistance, and other basic humanitarian assistance.

Services, Technology, Environment & Transportation (Last JCC Nov 2012)

Iraqi Airways continued to revitalize its aircraft fleet, and in part due to U.S. Government advocacy, agreed to a contract with Boeing for 41 planes worth $5.4 billion for delivery from 2013 – 2017.

The Department of Transportation’s attaché office in Baghdad worked with Iraq’s Ministry of Transportation to bring Iraq’s airports into compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization codes and regulations, clearing American commercial carriers to resume operations to airports in northern Iraq for the first time in decades.

Trade & Finance (Last JCC March 2013)

Prime Minister Maliki joined over 100,000 Iraqi visitors to the U.S. sponsored Pavilion at the Baghdad International Trade Fair in the fall of 2012. U.S. organizations’ participation was up 80% over the 2011 fair, the first time the U.S. participated since the 1980s.

The Trade & Investment Framework Agreement between the Governments of Iraq and the United States, which addresses trade issues and improves bilateral economic relations, entered into force in May 2013.

In part due to U.S. Government advocacy, major U.S. companies like Boeing, Cisco, ExxonMobil, Ford Motors, Halliburton, Honeywell, and Lockheed Martin all have offices or are represented in Iraq. U.S. exports to Iraq, excluding aircraft, rose 13 percent between the first quarter of 2012 and first quarter of 2013.

http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2013/08/213170.htm

Strategic Framework Agreement for a Relationship of Friendship and Cooperation between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq Part 1

Strategic Framework Agreement for a Relationship of Friendship and Cooperation between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq Part 1

Preamble
The United States of America and the Republic of Iraq:

1. Affirming the genuine desire of the two countries to establish a long- term relationship of cooperation and friendship, based on the principle of equality in sovereignty and the rights and principles that are enshrined in the United Nations Charter and their common interests;

2. Recognizing the major and positive developments in Iraq that have taken place subsequent to April 9, 2003; the courage of the Iraqi people in establishing a democratically elected government under a new constitution; and welcoming no later than December 31, 2008, the termination of the Chapter VII authorization for and mandate of the multinational forces in UNSCR 1790; noting that the situation in Iraq is fundamentally different than that which existed when the UN Security Council adopted Resolution 661 in 1990, and in particular that the threat to international peace and security posed by the Government of Iraq no longer exists; and affirming in that regard that Iraq should return by December 31, 2008 to the legal and international standing that it enjoyed prior to the issuance of UNSCR 661;

3. Consistent with the Declaration of Principles for a Long-Term Relationship of Cooperation and Friendship Between the Republic of Iraq and the United States of America, which was signed on November 26, 2007;

4. Recognizing both countries' desire to establish a long-term relationship, the need to support the success of the political process, reinforce national reconciliation within the framework of a unified and federal Iraq, and to build a diversified and advanced economy that ensures the integration of Iraq into the international community; and

5. Reaffirming that such a long-term relationship in economic, diplomatic, cultural and security fields will contribute to the strengthening and development of democracy in Iraq, as well as ensuring that Iraq will assume full responsibility for its security, the safety of its people, and maintaining peace within Iraq and among the countries of the region.

Have agreed to the following:

Section I: Principles of Cooperation

This Agreement is based on a number of general principles to establish the course of the future relationship between the two countries as follows:

1. A relationship of friendship and cooperation is based on mutual respect; recognized principles and norms of international law and fulfillment of international obligations; the principle of non-interference in internal affairs; and rejection of the use of violence to settle disputes.

2. A strong Iraq capable of self-defense is essential for achieving stability in the region.

3. The temporary presence of U.S. forces in Iraq is at the request and invitation of the sovereign Government of Iraq and with full respect for the sovereignty of Iraq.

4. The United States shall not use Iraqi land, sea, and air as a launching or transit point for attacks against other countries; nor seek or request permanent bases or a permanent military presence in Iraq.

Section II: Political and Diplomatic Cooperation

The Parties share a common understanding that their mutual efforts and cooperation on political and diplomatic issues shall improve and strengthen security and stability in Iraq and the region. In this regard, the United States shall ensure maximum efforts to work with and through the democratically elected Government of Iraq to:

1 Support and strengthen Iraq's democracy and its democratic institutions as defined and established in the Iraqi Constitution, and in so doing, enhance Iraq's capability to protect these institutions against all internal and external threats.

2.Support and enhance Iraq's status in regional and international organizations and institutions so that it may play a positive and constructive role in the international community.

3.Support the Government of Iraq in establishing positive relations with the states of the region, including on issues consequent to the actions of the former regime that continue to harm Iraq, based on mutual respect and the principles of non-interference and positive dialogue among states, and the peaceful resolution of disputes, without the use of force or violence, in a manner that enhances the security and stability of the region and the prosperity of its peoples.

Section III: Defense and Security Cooperation

In order to strengthen security and stability in Iraq, and thereby contribute to international peace and stability, and to enhance the ability of the Republic of Iraq to deter all threats against its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, the Parties shall continue to foster close cooperation concerning defense and security arrangements without prejudice to Iraqi sovereignty over its land, sea, and air territory.

Such security and defense cooperation shall be undertaken pursuant to the Agreement Between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq on the Withdrawal of United States Forces from Iraq and the Organization of Their Activities during Their Temporary Presence in Iraq.
Section IV: Cultural Cooperation

The Parties share the conviction that connections between their citizens, forged through cultural exchanges, educational links and the exploration of their common archeological heritage will forge strong, long lasting bonds of friendship and mutual respect. To that end, the Parties agree to cooperate to:

1. Promote cultural and social exchanges and facilitate cultural activities, such as Citizens Exchanges, the Youth Exchange and Study Program, the Global Connections and Exchange (GCE) program, and the English Language Teaching and Learning program.

2. Promote and facilitate cooperation and coordination in the field of higher education and scientific research, as well as encouraging investment in education, including through the establishment of universities and affiliations between Iraqi and American social and academic institutions such as the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) agricultural extension program.

3. Strengthen the development of Iraq's future leaders, through exchanges, training programs, and fellowships, such as the Fulbright program and the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), in fields including science, engineering, medicine, information technology, telecommunications, public administration, and strategic planning.

4.Strengthen and facilitate the application process for U.S visas consistent with U.S. laws and procedures, to enhance the participation of qualified Iraqi individuals in scientific, educational, and cultural activities.

5. Promote Iraq's efforts in the field of social welfare and human rights.

6. Promote Iraqi efforts and contributions to international efforts to preserve Iraqi cultural heritage and protect archeological antiquities, rehabilitate Iraqi museums, and assist Iraq in recovering and restoring its smuggled artifacts through projects such as the Future of Babylon Project, and measures taken pursuant to the U.S. Emergency Protection for Iraqi Cultural Antiquities Act of 2004.

Section V: Economic and Energy Cooperation

Building a prosperous, diversified, growing economy in Iraq, integrated in the global economic system, capable of meeting the essential service needs of the Iraqi people, as well as welcoming home Iraqi citizens currently dwelling outside of the country, will require unprecedented capital investment in reconstruction, the development of Iraq's extraordinary natural and human resources, and the integration of Iraq into the international economy and its institutions. To that end the Parties agree to cooperate to:

1.Support Iraq's efforts to invest its resources towards economic development, sustainable development and investment in projects that improve the basic services for the Iraqi people.

2. Maintain active bilateral dialogue on measures to increase Iraq's development, including through the Dialogue on Economic Cooperation (DEC) and, upon entry into force, the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement.

3. Promote expansion of bilateral trade through the U.S.-Iraq Business Dialogue, as well as bilateral exchanges, such as trade promotion activities and access to Export-Import Bank programs.

4. Support Iraq's further integration into regional and international financial and economic communities and institutions, including membership in the World Trade Organization and through continued Normal Trade Relations with the United States.

5. Reinforce international efforts to develop the Iraqi economy and Iraqi efforts to reconstruct, rehabilitate, and maintain its economic infrastructure, including continuing cooperation with the Overseas Private Investment Corporation.

6. Urge all parties to abide by commitments made under the International Compact with Iraq with the goal of rehabilitating Iraq's economic institutions and increasing economic growth through the implementation of reforms that lay the foundation for private sector development and job creation.

7. Facilitate the flow of direct investment into Iraq to contribute to the reconstruction and development of its economy.

8. Promote Iraq's development of the Iraqi electricity, oil, and gas sector, including the rehabilitation of vital facilities and institutions and strengthening and rehabilitating Iraqi capabilities.

9. Work with the international community to help locate and reclaim illegally exported funds and properties of Saddam Hussein's family and key members of his regime, as well as its smuggled archeological artifacts and cultural heritage before and after April 9, 2003.

10. Encourage the creation of a positive investment environment to modernize Iraq's private industrial sector to enhance growth and expand industrial production including through encouraging networking with U.S. industrial institutions.

11. Encourage development in the fields of air, land, and sea transportation as well as rehabilitation of Iraqi ports and enhancement of maritime trade between the Parties, including by facilitating cooperation with the U.S. Federal Highway Administration.

12. Maintain an active dialogue on agricultural issues to help Iraq develop its domestic agricultural production and trade policies.

13. Promote access to programs that increase farm, firm, and marketing productivity to generate higher incomes and expanded employment, building on successful programs by the USDA and the USAID programs in agribusiness, agriculture extension, and policy engagement.

14. Encourage increased Iraqi agricultural exports, including through policy engagement and encouraging education of Iraqi exporters on U.S. health and safety regulations.

Section VI: Health and Environmental Cooperation

In order to improve the health of the citizens of Iraq, as well as protect and improve the extraordinary natural environment of the historic Lands of the Two Rivers, the Parties agree to cooperate to:

1.Support and strengthen Iraq's efforts to build its health infrastructure and to strengthen health systems and networks.

2. Support Iraq's efforts to train health and medical cadres and staff.

3. Maintain dialogue on health policy issues to support Iraq's long-term development. Topics may include controlling the spread of infectious diseases, preventative and mental health, tertiary care, and increasing the efficiency of Iraq's medicine procurement system.

4. Encourage Iraqi and international investment in the health field, and facilitate specialized professional exchanges in order to promote the transfer of expertise and to help foster relationships between medical and health institutions building on existing programs with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, including its Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

5. Encourage Iraqi efforts to strengthen mechanisms for protecting, preserving, improving, and developing the Iraqi environment and encouraging regional and international environmental cooperation.

Section VII: Information Technology and Communications Cooperation

Communications are the lifeblood of economic growth in the twenty-first century, as well as the foundation for the enhancement of democracy and civil society. In order to improve access to information and promote the development of a modern and state of the art communications industry in Iraq, the Parties agree to cooperate to:

1. Support the exchange of information and best practices in the fields of regulating telecommunications services and the development of information technology policies.

2. Exchange views and practices relating to liberalizing information technologies and telecommunications services markets, and the strengthening of an independent regulator.

3. Promote active Iraqi participation in the meetings and initiatives of the Internet Governance Forum, including its next global meetings.

Section VIII: Law Enforcement and Judicial Cooperation

The Parties agree to cooperate to:

1. Support the further integration and security of the Iraqi criminal justice system, including police, courts, and prisons.

2. Exchange views and best practices related to judicial capacity building and training, including on continuing professional development for judges, judicial investigators, judicial security personnel, and court administrative staff.

3. Enhance law enforcement and judicial relationships to address corruption, and common transnational criminal threats, such as terrorism, trafficking in persons, organized crime, drugs, money laundering, smuggling of archeological artifacts, and cyber crime.

Section IX: Joint Committees

1. The Parties shall establish a Higher Coordinating Committee (HCC) to monitor the overall implementation of the Agreement and develop the agreed upon objectives. The committee shall meet periodically and may include representatives from relevant departments and ministries.

2. The Parties shall seek to establish additional Joint Coordination Committees (JCCs), as necessary, responsible for executing and overseeing this Agreement. The JCCs will report to the HCC and are to:

a. Monitor implementation and consult regularly to promote the most effective implementation of this Agreement and to assist in dispute resolution as necessary;

b. Propose new cooperation projects and carry out discussions and negotiations as necessary to reach an agreement about details of such cooperation; and

c. Include other governmental departments and ministries for broader coordination from time to time, with meetings in Iraq and the United States, as appropriate.

3. Disputes that may arise under this Agreement, if not resolved within the relevant JCC, and not amenable to resolution within the HCC, are to be settled through diplomatic channels.

Section X: Implementing Agreements and Arrangements

The Parties may enter into further agreements or arrangements as necessary and appropriate to implement this Agreement.

Section XI: Final Provisions

1. This Agreement shall enter into force on January 1, 2009, following an exchange of diplomatic notes confirming that the actions by the Parties necessary to bring the Agreement into force in accordance with the respective constitutional procedures in effect in both countries have been completed.

2. This Agreement shall remain in force unless either Party provides written notice to the other of its intent to terminate this Agreement. The termination shall be effective one year after the date of such notification.

3. This Agreement may be amended with the mutual written agreement of the Parties and in accordance with the constitutional procedures in effect in both countries.

4. All cooperation under this Agreement shall be subject to the laws and regulations of both countries.

Signed in duplicate in Baghdad on this 17th day of November, 2008, in the English and Arabic language, each text being equally authentic.

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Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Tuesday Night 3-24-26

Bruce’s Big Call Dinar Intel Tuesday Night 3-24-26

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Welcome everybody to the big call tonight  -  it is Tuesday, March 24th  and you're listening to big call.  Thanks for tuning in everybody - welcome everybody. big call universe -- thank you for listening and coming in tonight , Yeah, that's exciting. So let's get into Intel, and we'll see where we sit in this particular time.

What's really interesting is that President Trump and the Secretary of War,  and the work that’s being done to reform Iran has been so successful they're way ahead of time. President Trump initially talked about four or five weeks, but it looks like and he made comments today in this effect --  President Trump did --  that basically the war is over --  we sort of won it in about three days, the first three days.

And of course, we don't want to see war anywhere, neither does President Trump, but we do need a change to take place in their government, which is happening

What's cool is we've got because Iran called up and said, Hey, we want to make a peace deal. We want a deal. This is, after all, their stuff's been blown to smithereens, and President Trump was planning to blow up this new and super power plant  that is worth about $10 billion to build it , and that would have affected and put the grid on zero for everybody in probably the entire country of Iran and so President Trump doesn't really want to do that.

He doesn't want to hurt the people. He wants the people to stand up and take their country back in a new, different way than it has been for the last 47 years.

And yeah, we've had a little pain at the pump for the last few weeks, and probably will for another but oil is starting to drop. Gas prices will be dropping soon, and comes a peace deal, which really looks like it should be done, quite possibly by tomorrow.  Then then we can move forward with what we have.

So we have the peace deal. They we got Jared Rand Gerald  ?? over there, his son in law. Then you've got Steve Wickliffe over there, you've got other people as part of our team that are meeting, and it appears that they're actually meeting with the son of the Shah of Iran, who was deposed. And the shah was -- the son is the prince, and his name is Resa ?, his first name. Can't remember his last name, and possibly the Shah’s nephew -

Those two they're meeting with, and maybe some other people that they would be forming a different form of government than the form that was there in the last 47 years.

And so I believe Iran will stand up and embrace this new hopefully a constitutional republic like what we have a constitution republic. Hopefully they'll set up something similar and make that work for them. I know they have a parliament like Iraq does, so maybe they'll keep the parliamentary aspect of it and we'll see what they end up doing.

But we had heard a couple of days ago that things were going to look good, starting about Wednesday, in terms of a peace agreement.

You know, they're meeting now. They're going over everything they've agreed already in principle, the 15 points of this peace plan, and they'll never have a nuclear bomb or start doing anything that way again. There's quite a bit that they'll not be able to do, and I'm just encouraged they're going in that direction now.

Things are moving in the right direction for Cuba. Also, we don't hear much about but things are happening yes, we've got people there, they are trying to put something together, because I know the people of Cuba are suffering, and I'm Cuban friends and had them in college and post great people. I really love the people, and we don't want them to suffer anymore, but we want them out of that communist, tyrannical form of government that they've been under for. God knows how many years.

I know it goes back to the early 60s and maybe further  than that, but I think what I'm saying is this peace, primarily with Iran, is fundamental to us getting started in what we had what we are looking for.

So I'm feeling very good about that right now. The Strait of Hormuz, we've got an alliance of countries that are coming together.

Those in the Middle East are really coming to the party to help ensure that oil can move through the Strait of Hormuz, that town, that port, town of whatever it is, where the oil actually flows from into tankers and so on, from Iran. I believe we're in control of that now, and there's just a lot of for us and for the world, not just us. If you think about it, India gets their oil from Iran, Japan, to an extent, certainly -  China does. Pakistan, there are a number of countries that get oil from Iran, and so we're going to be able to control that a little bit and make sure that that flows through these countries be to be refined.

So what does that mean for us? Let's talk about bond holders for a minute. Bondholders still don't receive their email to tell them they have funds in their account, and then they're also to be told when they can spend those funds their liquidity

Well, we heard this afternoon from one of the bond pay masters that they're anticipating getting those emails  at around 11 o'clock tomorrow in the morning, and that will tell them, hey, you have X number of dollars in your account. And then it'll tell them when it is accessible, spendable. They may have spendable funds as early as tomorrow afternoon.

Okay, now we won't know that until we talk to a couple people that have received those emails, but what it tells us is, according to the bond paymaster, that we will go for our notifications approximately 48 hours after they get theirs.

So let's say they get notified at 11. They get access in the afternoon. We could, we could very well get our notifications Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, lunchtime, afternoon, sometime, Friday is looking like when we're supposed to be notified.

And then set our appointments. Once we receive the 800 number, we set our appointments, and then we start exchanges, maybe Saturday, possibly Friday, Friday or Saturday is looking really good. If we do go Friday and Saturday, we would also be able to go through the weekend, meeting through Sunday, which is Palm Sunday and get started. And we'd have this thing several days before the end of the month

We have heard from Treasury to one of our one of our redemption center leaders received an email yesterday from Treasury saying we will have this before the end of the month.

Well, we're a week away from the end of the month, but the timing looks like we could get notified Friday. Maybe Thursday - I said only for Thursday, but Friday is 48 hours from tomorrow.

So that is what it looks like right now for us to get started.

I think really the only other thing so far, rates have been on and off the screens. Yesterday, they were on for 20 minutes, just a couple of currencies for 20 minutes, and then blank -- today, one currency on, and that was it. So they're getting ready to load new currencies on these redemption center screens, and we're going to be amazed the rates that we're able to get

You know the other currencies other than and dinar, dong obviously Zim is different. The other currencies that are part of the 41 currencies that we expect to go up in value are all, at least for a short period of time, expected to be between 3 and $7 each.

And you know that would include a lot of those currencies that we all had knowledge of, like the Afghani  -  and the OH GOD, you know, all of them,  even the Venezuelan Boulivar – believe it or not the Iranian rial.  

That’s why these things  have to happen quickly here, and I think they will like I was very encouraged by what President Trump said yesterday. He said a press conference, I'm not a betting man, but if I were a betting man, I would say it's very likely that we will have a peace deal with Iran and soon, in the early processes now and in my opinion I think it will  be completed by tomorrow, so that Wednesday, the bondholders will get their emails that we talked about that will give tell them when they can have access to it.

Not exactly a perfect shotgun site.   Could have a 48 hour head start on us.   I don't know why that's doing it that way, but that may be the case. If it is, so be it - we'll do well. When we get in there and do this, we will have a call on Thursday night, so we'll see. Between now and the next couple of days, we'll obviously have a more, possibly different Intel. But I would be very, I feel very confident about this, going this based on we're hearing from sources  

That is really everything that I'd like to bring tonight. And I really appreciate everybody. And thank Bob.

With Bob's website, go through read some of these testimonials. I would be curious about some of the video testimonials that he's getting. If he can post the link for those videos too. That's kind of cool. So that's all at the bottom of the page. When you go on his homepage,

Thank everybody that contributed to the prayer and praise for just everything with Jeannie and Pastor Scott and Doug and obviously Sue and Bob, don't forget.

But let's do this. Let me pray a call out. Let's look forward to have a great tomorrow. Let's see what happens for our bondholders this week.

So I want to thank everybody.   Thank everybody for coming to the call tonight. Thank you big call universe,

Good night, everybody. God bless you. See you Thursday.

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Evening 3-25-26

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AI Everywhere: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Every Sector of Life

From healthcare to finance to national security, AI is rapidly becoming the backbone of the modern global system.

Overview

Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future concept — it is actively transforming nearly every major sector of the global economy.

From medical breakthroughs and financial systems to transportation and defense, AI is driving a system-wide technological shift that is redefining how industries operate, compete, and evolve.

Key Developments

1. Healthcare Is Entering a New Era of Precision

AI is being used in diagnostics, medical imaging, and drug discovery, enabling faster and more accurate decision-making.

Advanced algorithms can now detect diseases earlier and assist in developing new treatments, signaling a major leap in healthcare efficiency and outcomes.

2. Finance & Banking Are Becoming Algorithm-Driven

Financial institutions are rapidly integrating AI into fraud detection, risk analysis, and trading systems.

This shift is improving security, speed, and predictive capabilities, while also reshaping how capital flows through global markets.

3. Transportation & Logistics Are Being Optimized

AI is powering self-driving technology, route optimization, and supply chain management.

These innovations are helping reduce costs, improve delivery times, and increase efficiency across global trade networks.

4. Defense & National Security Are Rapidly Advancing

Governments are deploying AI in cybersecurity, battlefield analysis, and autonomous systems.

This represents a strategic shift in how nations approach security, with AI becoming a critical component of modern defense infrastructure.

5. Communication & Information Are Being Filtered by AI

AI is now central to search engines, translation services, and content moderation systems.

This influences how information is distributed, consumed, and controlled, making AI a powerful force in shaping public discourse.

6. Manufacturing & Robotics Are Becoming Fully Automated

Factories are adopting AI for automation, robotics, and predictive maintenance.

This is increasing productivity while reducing downtime, marking a shift toward smart, self-optimizing industrial systems.

7. Everyday Consumer Life Is Quietly Transforming

AI is embedded in smartphones, home devices, shopping platforms, and entertainment systems.

Consumers interact with AI daily, often without realizing it, as it enhances convenience, personalization, and user experience.

Why It Matters

AI is not just improving individual industries — it is restructuring the foundation of the global economy.

As adoption accelerates, AI is becoming a core driver of productivity, innovation, and competitive advantage across nations and corporations.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

Technological dominance increasingly influences economic strength and currency stability.

Countries leading in AI development may gain advantages in productivity, defense, and financial systems, all of which can impact global currency dynamics and long-term valuation trends.

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1 — Digital Transformation
  ‍ ‍AI is accelerating the shift toward a fully digital global economy.

• Pillar 2 — Economic Power Realignment
  ‍ ‍Nations that lead in AI may gain greater influence in global finance and trade.

Seeds of Wisdom Team View

AI is not just another technological wave — it is a foundational shift in how the world operates.

Its integration across all sectors signals a move toward a more automated, data-driven, and interconnected global system.

This is not just innovation — it is infrastructure for the next financial era.

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Sources

• https://www.nature.com/articles/s41746-023-00833-9
• https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/ai-transforming-medical-imaging-2024-01-10/
• https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/software-medical-device-samd/artificial-intelligence-and-machine-learning-software-medical-device
• https://www.reuters.com/technology/finance-firms-ramp-up-ai-2024-03-14/
• https://www.federalreserve.gov/publications/ai-in-financial-services.htm
• https://www.sec.gov/news/statement/peirce-statement-ai-finance
• https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-automation
• https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/waymo-expands-driverless-service-2024-02-27/
• https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-05-12/ai-is-rewiring-global-supply-chains
• https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-military-expands-ai-battlefield-use-2024-02-20/
• https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3669871/
• https://www.darpa.mil/work-with-us/ai
• https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/blog/2024/01/ai-content-moderation
• https://www.nature.com/articles/s42256-023-00689-4
• https://www.reuters.com/technology/google-expands-ai-search-2024-03-05/
• https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/operations/our-insights/ai-in-manufacturing
• https://www.siemens.com/global/en/company/stories/industry/ai-in-manufacturing.html
• https://www.reuters.com/technology/robotics-ai-transform-factories-2024-01-18/
• https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/how-ai-is-changing-your-smartphone/
• https://www.reuters.com/technology/ai-shaping-consumer-tech-2024-01-09/
• https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-023-01672-0

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Is This the Final Shakeout Before Gold Explodes? | Andy Schectman

Is This the Final Shakeout Before Gold Explodes? | Andy Schectman

Liberty and Finance:  3-24-2026

Gold and silver are plunging during global conflict—but beneath the surface, something doesn’t add up.

Andy Schectman explains why this may be a structural selloff, driven by ETF rebalancing, margin pressure, and large institutional positioning—not weak fundamentals.

 At the same time, physical demand is exploding, with massive deliveries and record imports signaling aggressive accumulation by smart money.

Most shocking of all, a whale just placed a $3 million bet on gold reaching $15,000–$20,000, hinting at extreme expectations for the future. Is this a classic “bash and stash” before a major breakout, or the calm before a financial storm?

INTERVIEW TIMELINE:

0:00 Intro

1:30 Market update

25:00 The big players positions

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Seeds of Wisdom RV and Economics Updates Wednesday Afternoon 3-25-26

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Markets React to Ceasefire Signals: Oil Drops as Global Risk Sentiment Shifts

Investor optimism over potential U.S.–Iran de-escalation is driving short-term market relief despite ongoing geopolitical instability

Overview (Key Points)

Global markets responded swiftly to signals of potential diplomacy, as reports of a possible U.S.-led ceasefire effort with Iran triggered a shift in investor sentiment. The reaction highlights how expectations—not confirmed outcomes—are currently driving price action.

European equities moved higher while oil prices declined, reflecting optimism that energy supply disruptions could ease if tensions in the Gulf de-escalate. This comes after weeks of heightened volatility tied to conflict in the region.

Despite Iran publicly rejecting negotiations, markets are pricing in the possibility of backchannel diplomacy or temporary ceasefire arrangements, suggesting investors are positioning ahead of potential policy or geopolitical shifts.

The broader implication is clear: global financial markets remain highly sensitive to geopolitical developments, where even tentative diplomatic signals can influence capital flows, commodities, and currencies.

Key Developments

1. European Markets Rally on Ceasefire Hopes

European equities posted gains as investors reacted to potential de-escalation signals.
    • STOXX 600 rose approximately 1.4%, indicating renewed risk appetite
    • FTSE 100 gained over 1%, though broader monthly losses remain

2. Oil Prices Pull Back Amid Supply Optimism

Energy markets saw a notable reversal following weeks of sharp increases.
    • Brent crude dropped over 5%, falling below $100 per barrel
    • Decline reflects expectations that Gulf oil flows could stabilize if tensions ease

3. Strait of Hormuz Remains a Critical Risk Factor

Despite market optimism, physical supply risks remain unresolved.
    • Key shipping routes are still partially restricted and vulnerable
    • Roughly 20% of global energy supply depends on this corridor

4. Bonds, Currency, and Gold Reflect Mixed Sentiment

Markets are balancing optimism with caution across asset classes.
    • Bond yields declined, signaling continued demand for safety
    • U.S. dollar strengthened slightly, while the euro weakened
    • Gold prices rose, indicating ongoing hedging against uncertainty

5. Economic Risks Persist Beneath Market Optimism

Underlying economic pressures continue to build despite short-term relief.
    • German business confidence declined, signaling economic strain
    • Rising energy costs still threaten inflation and recession risks globally

Why It Matters

This development illustrates how financial markets are increasingly driven by geopolitical expectations, not just economic fundamentals. Even the suggestion of diplomacy can trigger rapid repricing across global assets.

Energy remains the central variable. Oil price swings directly influence inflation, production costs, and consumer spending, making geopolitical stability a key driver of economic outcomes.

For policymakers, this creates a challenging environment where monetary and fiscal strategies must adapt quickly to external shocks driven by conflict and diplomacy.

Why It Matters to Foreign Currency Holders

    • Currency volatility increases as energy prices fluctuate
    • Stronger U.S. dollar reflects safe-haven demand during uncertainty
    • Oil-dependent economies face shifting trade balances and currency pressure
    • Purchasing power is directly impacted by inflation tied to energy costs

Implications for the Global Reset

• Pillar 1: Geopolitics Driving Financial System Behavior

Global markets are increasingly reacting to political and military developments, signaling a shift where geopolitical influence rivals traditional economic indicators in shaping financial outcomes.

• Pillar 2: Energy Markets as the Core of Financial Stability

Control over energy supply routes like the Strait of Hormuz is emerging as a central lever of global financial power, influencing everything from currency strength to inflation and capital flows.

Conclusion

The market reaction to potential ceasefire discussions highlights a fragile balance between optimism and underlying risk. While investors are quick to price in positive developments, the reality on the ground remains uncertain.

This environment underscores the growing importance of real-time geopolitical developments in shaping financial markets, where sentiment can shift rapidly with each new headline.

As energy markets, currencies, and equities continue to respond to evolving conditions, volatility is likely to remain elevated.

This is not just a market reaction — it’s a reflection of how deeply geopolitics now drives the global financial system.

Seeds of Wisdom Team
Newshounds News™ Exclusive

Sources

• Modern Diplomacy — "European Stocks Climb and Oil Falls as Markets React to Trump’s Iran Negotiation Signals"

• Reuters — "Stocks Rise and Oil Falls on Ceasefire Hopes in Middle East"

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What If This Is All Part Of The Plan?

What If This Is All Part Of The Plan?

Notes From the Field BY James Hickman (Simon Black)  March 24 2026

You don’t have to look very hard these days to see widespread criticism of the conflict in Iran.

Obviously, there are the usual suspects like the New York Times and Washington Post who have called it “folly” and “rotten”. But plenty of voices on the right have joined in the criticism as well.

Tucker Carlson calls it “absolutely disgusting and evil”. Thomas Massie says it is “not America First”. Joe Rogan says it’s “insane”. Joe Kent, formerly the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned his post because Iran was not “an imminent threat” and there was no “clear path to a swift victory”.

In short, there are plenty of respectable and informed views that Iran is (1) not going well, and (2) not in America’s interests. And I can certainly understand their points of view.

Personally, I see this from a lot of different angles– some positive, some negative. But at the same time I also think there’s a possibility that what’s happening right now might actually BE the plan.

Just consider: the US national debt is $39 trillion. Deficits are piling on an additional $2 trillion per year. Social Security is only six years away from running out of money. And the vast majority of United States Congressmen couldn’t possibly care less.

It doesn’t make you unpatriotic or unAmerican to understand this simple truth: US government bonds are simply not as attractive as they used to be for foreign investors.

The leadership of every foreign country on this planet recognizes that they could wake up tomorrow morning and find out that their Treasury holdings have been frozen. Or they could be sanctioned. Or there could be another tariff escalation. Or their alliance terminated. Or another military strike.

They also believe that Congress will continue to do nothing about America’s spiraling debt and budget deficit. Interest on the debt already exceeds 22% of federal tax revenue, and the problem is rapidly becoming much worse.

They also know there’s a good chance the Federal Reserve will fail to achieve price stability, and that inflation could easily go much higher from here.

All of that spells plenty of risk, especially for foreign governments and central banks. Given that US Treasury securities pay a measly 4%, it hardly seems worth their investment.

That’s why so many foreign governments and central banks around the world started moving a portion of their strategic financial reserves away from the US dollar… and into gold. This has been a trend for a few years now– central bank gold purchases surged in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

That’s a huge problem for the US government, which critically needs foreign investors to continue buying Treasury bonds. Treasury demand from foreigners helps keep interest rates down and inflation in check.

Conversely, if foreigners ditched the dollar entirely, inflation and interest rates would both skyrocket.

So, what better way to prevent this than to give foreigners an extremely compelling reason to buy US Treasurys and hold US dollars?

Oil is the most widely traded commodity in the world. Every country needs it, and despite the cries of deranged teenagers who superglue themselves to the pavement, demand for oil keeps growing.

Oil has traditionally been bought and sold in US dollars… even when neither buyer nor seller are American. So, when Australia sells oil to India, that transaction takes place in US dollars.

The sheer volume of the oil trade means that every country stockpiles US dollars in order to participate in global energy markets. And they typically hold US dollars by buying Treasury bonds.

This war might possibly have been a ploy to gain control over Iran’s oil: punch them in the face, decimate their leadership, destroy much of their military capabilities… and then offer a peace deal:

“We will lift sanctions and allow you to sell oil on the global market, and even line up investment to expand your production, as long as everything is denominated in US dollars. No oil will be sold in any other currency. Better yet, we’ll push you to peg your currency to the US dollar, just like other countries in the region.”

Obviously, they would never communicate such a strategy in public; they’d never stand on stage and tell CNN what they’re really trying to accomplish.

But in the end, maybe they don’t really care if there’s true regime change in Iran. Maybe they don’t really care about Israel’s objectives either. Perhaps the singular American goal is to boost foreign demand for the US dollar.

And it’s possible they might just pull that off.

Again, I’m just speculating. The only thing we can say for sure is that there’s a lot riding on this outcome.

If they succeed, the resurgence of the dollar could buy the US enough time to fix its problems. If they fail, it could be the proverbial nail.

That’s why this war in Iran could end up right alongside 9/11, the GFC, and Covid as one of the most consequential events of our time.

To your freedom,   James Hickman   Co-Founder, Schiff Sovereign LLC

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How an Ignored Constitution Foresaw a Tragic Endgame | Matthew Piepenburg

How an Ignored Constitution Foresaw a Tragic Endgame | Matthew Piepenburg

GoldSwitzerland by Von Greyerz:  3-25-2026

From the Founding Fathers to the great monetary thinkers of history, the message has remained unchanged: when money is no longer anchored to something real, it is ultimately debased.

In this clip, Matthew Piepenburg, Partner at VON GREYERZ, explores the slow death of constitutional money, the warnings we chose to ignore, and why gold remains as relevant today as it was centuries ago.

Are you ready to take the next step to protect your loved ones? Watch Matthew’s latest clip to learn everything you need to know about the current monetary cycle and its inevitable conclusion.

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Gold Telegraph: The Unraveling of the Current Monetary System

Gold Telegraph: The Unraveling of the Current Monetary System

3-25-2026

Gold Telegraph  @GoldTelegraph

China has invested over $120 billion into overseas mining and upstream processing since 2023. The United States has announced a $12 billion government-backed fund to stockpile critical minerals for emergencies. The hunt for minerals continues…

Japan’s top currency official says the government will take all possible steps to respond to foreign exchange moves at any time. This is what a managed “floating” system looks like.

China’s central bank just said something BIG. They are signalling that global imbalances aren’t the result of policy failures. They are saying it is the consequence of a system built on a single dominant currency.

When the People’s Bank of China links its surplus to structural flaws in the monetary order, it’s no longer about trade. It’s about the system itself.

A system that the United States once called “temporary” when it suspended the convertibility of the dollar into gold in 1971. This is the structure I’ve been writing about for nearly a decade. And it’s starting to be acknowledged at the highest levels.

Before 1971, the system had discipline because gold acted as the anchor. It didn’t eliminate imbalances but it exposed them quickly and forced a response.

When that link was cut, it wasn’t replaced, it was removed, and what followed wasn’t a new system but the ability to extend imbalances far beyond what was previously possible and allowed its currencies to float against each other in a debasement race.

BREAKING NEWS: JAPAN’S GOVERNMENT IS CONSIDERING INTERVENTION IN CRUDE OIL FUTURES

Of course they are… Circus.

“Reuters reported on Monday ​that Japan’s government is considering ​intervening in crude oil futures as the Middle East crisis drives energy ​prices up sharply…”

Source: https://reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/japan-finance-minister-says-ready-act-on-all-fronts-after-report-oil-futures-2026-03-24

Futures market intervention isn’t a show of strength. It’s a confession of desperation.

QatarEnergy declares force majeure on LNG supply to:

• Italy
• Belgium
• South Korea
• China

Energy…

“Governments have no good choices. They can either engineer a depression and cut services and increase taxes, or they can debase the currency… What they like to do is promise more with money they don’t have.” – Pierre Lassonde

Global debt is now $348 trillion.

Watch on X: https://twitter.com/i/status/2036523174284935567

It took the United States over 200 years to reach $1 trillion in debt. Now it pays more than that every single year just in interest. This is just sad…

BREAKING NEWS: CANADA DISCUSSES KEYSTONE XL REVIVAL WITH T******************N OFFICIALS

Energy…

“Canadian officials spoke to Trump Administration representatives about a proposed revival of part of the canceled Keystone XL oil pipeline in a meeting in Houston this week…”

Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/11744221/canada-discusses-keystone-xl-revival-with-trump-administration/

National Bank’s CEO is calling for the revival of Keystone XL, arguing Canada must expand its energy production, strengthen domestic distribution, and scale global exports to be a true energy superpower… Remember, Canada has the 3rd largest proven oil reserves globally.

France has just pulled nearly €13 billion in gains from restructuring its gold reserves while quietly bringing a portion of that gold back from New York to its own vaults.

Gold isn’t formally revalued. It exposes the revaluation of everything else. That is debasement.

Source(s):   https://x.com/GoldTelegraph_/status/2035820485863440399

https://dinarchronicles.com/2026/03/25/gold-telegraph-the-unraveling-of-the-current-monetary-system/