Venezuela, Silver And Greenland: How The U.S.-China Power Split Is Reshaping the World

From zerohedge.com

America’s intervention in Venezuela is just days old, and the world seems unable to settle. The heated debate over Greenland’s future overshadows the main thread of a new world order emerging—one that is being decided between the U.S. and China. Europe, for now, is relegated to the role of a progressively anxious bystander. In recent weeks, much speculation has surrounded the background and consequences of the U.S. intervention in Venezuela on January 3. On the surface, political commentators and mainstream media focus largely on Venezuelan heavy oil’s role and future. And they are right: if the U.S. manages ... (full story)