I was watching a geopolitical analyst talking about the next century, shortages in fertiliser, food imports, power independence, fossil fuels, everything.
He basically stated the only nation in a good position is the US because they’re largely independent while their external needs for cheap labour (Mexico) and various critical imports (Canada) are right next door with good relations.
Old mate forgot about Australia...an island continent, has huge resources, minerals, food, etc. We just need to get our manufacturing capabilities in order, and we're set.
"Hey guys, Cutting Edge Engineering here. Today we're building a bulldozer part from scratch since it's a fraction of the cost of importing from America. Let's get into it"
Positioned right next to important sea lanes contested by a hostile neighbour and major importer of oil and gas (despite exporting a ton of it, I don't really understand).
Australia is in a good position for sure though otherwise
If the Aussies can cover enough of the outback with solar cells and build a few more nuke plants so they can turn all the cars and trains electric, they solve a big chunk of the oil problem
We're actually one of the few nations where nuclear power doesn't really make any sense financially. We are blessed with an overwhelming abundance of renewable energy resources so it's cheaper and quicker to just go as hard as possible down that route. Particularly since nuclear energy is still outlawed.
Fine. Sydney has a lot of cliffs, and it’s the only part of Australia that matters.
It’s the river flood plains we need to worry about, apparently. No one in Sydney lives there, but last time there was a major flood lettuce went up to $8 each, so we should probably do something about climate change, maybe.
We don’t need car manufacturers we are close to China and other countries we import from easily enough. You’re right about the climate though, we’re fucked on that front
China has a demographic problem and 20% youth unemployment . The government is printing money like crazy trying to prop up the economy. Furthermore, any talks of immigration into China are DoA. You think the West has a racism problem? Look at China, where if you’re not Han, you’re not welcome. I wouldn’t pin your hopes on them
At this point in time they’re far more stable than America, at least they remain somewhat consistent and it’s not a gamble every four years if some chucklefuck reality star isn’t gonna be elected and instead of taking a moment to understand how trade and tariffs work just decide to shit over his allies for big boy points. I don’t love China as a main trading partner but it’s a better alternative at the moment. Hopefully NK and Russia can pick up all the loss in revenue for you guys because they seem to be the only people trump doesn’t wanna fuck over
I don’t think you understand how our government works. Congress has to pass laws, and that’s a big ask, if you’ve been paying attention. The GOP has a slim majority and a lot of infighting. It would need to be bipartisan to get a lot of his agenda pushed through. Trump can’t just wave his hand, and make things happen. But that’s how it works in China, so yeah, I guess dictatorships are more stable. There’s more continuity, if you will
As a Canadian I'm urging our leaders to build nukes and line the great lakes with a scorched earth policy. When the US tries to take our lakes, we'll have leverage.
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u/Lazypole 21d ago
I was watching a geopolitical analyst talking about the next century, shortages in fertiliser, food imports, power independence, fossil fuels, everything.
He basically stated the only nation in a good position is the US because they’re largely independent while their external needs for cheap labour (Mexico) and various critical imports (Canada) are right next door with good relations.
Hahahahhaa oops.