Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh Ex-CIA Explains China’s Superpower Rise, Israel/Hamas, and Epstein’s FBI Ties | Andrew Bustamante
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Sep 3, 2025 
This week’s guest, Andrew Bustamante, a former CIA agent and author of *Shadow Cell*, dives deep into the world of espionage. He unpacks Epstein's controversial ties to intelligence, sharing insight on America's chaotic relationship with Israel and the unexpected implications of October 7th. The conversation also explores why Mossad's failures and the dynamics between Intelligence agencies reflect broader geopolitical tensions. Bustamante adds a captivating lens on how intelligence shapes global narratives, all while keeping a light-hearted tone.
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Territory As Economic Strategy For Russia
- Russia intends to keep and exploit captured territory for economic and strategic rebuilding, not just prestige.
- Territorial control enables longer-term economic projects that sustain regimes after conflict.
How China Executed Rapid Economic Rise
- China used a long game of industrial theft, infrastructure deals, and export-led growth to surge economically.
- While not highly innovative, China copies, scales, and locks markets via switching costs and state coordination.
China Is The Biggest U.S. Strategic Threat
- China is the primary long-term threat to U.S. global position across economics, intelligence, and military domains.
- DNI reports and multiple indicators support judging China as the central strategic competitor.
