The Economic Consequences of Conflict: U.S. Secretary Mike Pompeo and Maria Bartiromo

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo addressed the global instability and conflicts, highlighting two critical wars. Emphasizing the link between geopolitics and capital allocation, he criticized the West's handling of Chinese aggression, stressing the importance of understanding Beijing's ties to its businesses. Pompeo warned against investing in Chinese companies due to the lack of reciprocity and stressed the broad threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party. He discussed the interconnected threats from Iran and Russia, emphasizing Irans destabilizing activities in the Middle East. Pompeo underscored the necessity of economic and political deterrence to ensure global stability and prosperity. He concluded by emphasizing the importance of like-minded nations in fostering trade, property rights, and the rule of law for a stable future.