In this "Special World Economic Forum Edition" of the Dollar Auction Show, Alex and Shimon take a deep dive into the seismic shifts currently reshaping the global order. We move beyond the headlines to analyze how the "Western global elite" at Davos are losing their grip on power as a new era of geopolitics emerges.

This episode explores the "Trump Doctrine"—a radical departure from traditional U.S. foreign policy. Instead of endless regime changes and "forever wars," we discuss a strategy focused on "monetizing power" and leveraging economic pressure to force alignment with U.S. interests. From the strategic necessity of Greenland to the reality of "Space Wars," we unpack the high-stakes moves that the mainstream media is largely ignoring.

Key Discussion Points:
* The Decline of the WEF: Why the World Economic Forum is transitioning from an exclusive "elite club" to a more mainstream "paid-to-play" conference, and what this means for global influence.
* The Trump Doctrine vs. Traditional Diplomacy: Alex explains the "Play Action Pass" strategy—how faking or acting on early threats (like tariffs on allies) builds the credibility needed for major geopolitical negotiations.
* Funding "European Early Retirement": A provocative look at NATO funding. Shimon argues that U.S. defense spending has effectively subsidized Europe's expansive welfare states and pensions, and why that era is coming to an end.
* Energy Independence as a Game Changer: How American fracking and energy self-sufficiency have removed the primary motivation for Middle Eastern interventions, allowing the U.S. to take a harder line with regimes like Maduro's in Venezuela.
* Greenland and the First "Space War": Why Greenland is critical for future military infrastructure, data centers, and controlling the "space war" frontier, especially in light of how Starlink changed the landscape of the Ukraine conflict.
* Onshoring Critical Manufacturing: The strategic danger of outsourcing essentials (like medical PPE and IV bags) to adversaries like China, and why tariffs are being used as a tool to bring production back home.

Join the Conversation: Is the era of global cooperation through organizations like the WEF truly over? Is "monetizing power" a sustainable path for the U.S., or does it risk alienating vital allies? Let us know your thoughts on the new world realignment in the comments below!

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