\u201cEurope is a crisis point, not the United States. The crisis point is that Europe has to come to terms with World War II,\u201d says George Friedman, founder and chairman of Geopolitical Futures. In a conversation with Daniela Cambone, he explains that the post\u2013World War II global system, where the U.S. played the role of geopolitical and economic anchor, is now over. \u201cIt\u2019s a very great system reset,\u201d he explains. \u201cIt’s a very great system reset. The financial community is obsessed with money, and that’s quite understandable. But this nation is more than money, it’s national security.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also shifts focus to Europe, warning that if the continent fails to reconcile with its past and current geopolitical role, it could become a flashpoint for future conflict. \u201cThis is the place I\u2019d watch for a war\u2014Europe and Asia,\u201d Friedman says, pointing to Europe\u2019s long history of internal wars among nation-states.<\/p>\n
Key Facts:<\/strong><\/p>\n America undergoes a necessary reinvention<\/p>\n Why is the massive reset necessary?<\/p>\n Rising global tensions and instability<\/p>\n Will the U.S. dollar remain dominant?<\/p>\n Why central banks are stockpiling gold<\/p>\n The growing crisis in Europe<\/p>\n While headlines may scream chaos, collapse, or crisis, renowned geopolitical strategist George Friedman<\/strong> sees something different unfolding in America\u2014something deeper, more historical, and more predictable.<\/p>\n In a compelling interview on The Daniela Cambone Show<\/em>, hosted by Daniela Cambone<\/strong> and presented by ITM Trading<\/strong>, Friedman explained why he believes the U.S. is entering the final stages of a recurring 50-year cycle: a storm before the calm. For financially conservative Americans, especially those over 50, his message is urgent but hopeful\u2014prepare for turbulence, but don\u2019t mistake it for the end.<\/strong><\/p>\n Friedman is the founder of Geopolitical Futures<\/em> and author of The Storm Before the Calm<\/em>. His core thesis is bold: America reinvents itself every 50 years<\/strong>, triggered by economic stagnation, social unrest, and a breakdown in institutional functionality. We are in the middle of one now.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s not the Great Reset the World Economic Forum talks about,\u201d Friedman said. \u201cThis is America\u2019s internal reset\u2014economic, political, social, and geopolitical.\u201d<\/p>\n From Roosevelt during the Great Depression to Reagan in the 1980s, American history is marked by strong, sometimes controversial leaders who emerged during national inflection points. Friedman puts Donald Trump<\/strong> in that same category\u2014not necessarily for who he is, but for what the moment demands.<\/p>\n According to Friedman, part of this reset involves a complete redesign of the federal government and financial systems<\/strong>, which have grown too bloated to function. The COVID crisis made this dysfunction painfully obvious: bureaucratic overlap, contradictory messaging, and system-wide confusion.<\/p>\n This deconstruction, he argues, sets the stage for a new institutional order. And it has major implications for financial privacy, economic independence<\/strong>, and the purchasing power of the U.S. dollar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n For those concerned about the dollar\u2019s decline<\/strong>\u2014a common theme among ITM Trading clients\u2014Friedman offers a nuanced take.<\/p>\n \u201cThe dollar doesn\u2019t need to be the dominant global currency,\u201d he said. \u201cWe have different needs now. The U.S. economy is large enough to function independently.\u201d<\/p>\n He believes America is entering a \u201cFortress America<\/strong>\u201d phase, focused more on internal stability and less on global policing. That includes disentangling from international alliances that no longer serve their purpose, like NATO, and recalibrating trade relationships\u2014especially with China.<\/p>\n And when asked why central banks around the world are hoarding gold, Friedman gave a sobering answer: \u201cWhen nobody knows what else to do, they grab gold.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n Friedman cautions that the financial system cannot be viewed in isolation\u2014it\u2019s a subset of national interest. America\u2019s economic boom post-WWII was closely tied to its geopolitical dominance. As that global role changes, so too must our financial strategies.<\/p>\n The growing BRICS alliance<\/strong>, while often cited as a threat to the dollar, doesn\u2019t concern him. \u201cThey\u2019re cute little people,\u201d he said dryly. \u201cThe dollar will remain dominant because the American economy is dominant.\u201d<\/p>\n But he does warn that we are heading into an era of heightened geopolitical risk<\/strong>, with Europe<\/strong> being the most likely hotspot for conflict\u2014not Asia, not even China. If Europe fails to reinvent itself as a cohesive unit, history could repeat itself.<\/p>\n For ITM Trading\u2019s audience\u2014those concerned with economic collapse, inflation<\/strong>, and financial independence<\/strong>\u2014Friedman\u2019s insights couldn\u2019t be timelier.<\/p>\n His message: Prepare, but don\u2019t panic. The system is not collapsing; it\u2019s evolving. But during this storm, you must take control of your financial future<\/strong>.<\/p>\n And that\u2019s where gold and silver<\/strong> play a critical role.<\/p>\n As David Morgan<\/strong>, another regular guest on The Daniela Cambone Show<\/em>, often points out: when trust in institutions erodes and the dollar’s future is uncertain, gold and silver prices rise<\/strong> as people seek safety in tangible assets.<\/p>\n At ITM Trading<\/strong>, we help clients build resilient portfolios<\/strong> designed to weather exactly these kinds of transitions. With over 28 years of expertise, we specialize in helping Americans:<\/p>\n Protect wealth from inflation and currency devaluation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Maintain privacy in an increasingly digital financial system<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Diversify away from government-controlled and highly volatile paper assets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Whether it’s geopolitical instability, financial resets, or the rise of central bank digital currencies, ITM Trading stands ready to help you take proactive steps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n America\u2019s financial system may be changing, but you still have the power to protect your wealth<\/strong>. As George Friedman explained, reinvention is not collapse\u2014it\u2019s opportunity, if you’re prepared.<\/p>\n 👉 Schedule a free wealth strategy session with an ITM Trading expert today<\/strong>. Let us help you design a personalized plan using physical gold and silver<\/strong> to protect what matters most.<\/p>\n Stay informed. Stay empowered.<\/strong>
\nAmerica\u2019s Next Reset: Why the U.S. Isn\u2019t Collapsing\u2014It\u2019s Reinventing Itself<\/strong>
With George Friedman, on The Daniela Cambone Show, presented by ITM Trading<\/em><\/p>\n
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\nA Reset, Not a Collapse<\/h3>\n
\nFinancial Institutions in Flux<\/h3>\n
\nWill the U.S. Dollar Lose Dominance?<\/h3>\n
\nGeopolitics Meets Economics<\/h3>\n
\nWhat This Means for Your Wealth<\/h3>\n
\nITM Trading: Your Guide Through the Storm<\/h3>\n
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\nFinal Thoughts and Call to Action<\/h3>\n
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