You underestimate Putin. He will let the nukes go if he is...

You underestimate Putin. He will let the nukes go if he is backed into a corner. NATO is pushing him into that corner. Look at history.... sanctions on Japan in the 1930s forced them to attack pearl harbour.

This isn't over by a long shot.

China is watching closely the actions of the West. Don't forget they want Taiwan.

The next couple of years will be interesting.

Oh and how does the West Sanction China if it invades Taiwan? How do you sanction a country that you import everything from?

3 flow on effects....
1) War

2) inflation due to shortages due to sanctions
3) interest rates skyrocket