Latest / International Flavor: Where the Truth Tastes Better
Checkers vs Chess: Trump, Iran, Russia & the Global Strategy Breakdown
Is the United States playing checkers while the rest of the world plays chess?
In this episode of International Flavor, Samuel Trapp examines rising tensions with Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and the broader collapse of strategic diplomacy. From the absence of meaningful negotiations with Russia to the increasing role of energy politics in global conflict, this episode challenges the dominant narratives shaping public perception.
Samuel contrasts U.S. messaging with structured international communications and asks a fundamental question: are we witnessing strategy—or improvisation at the…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.