Why Read: Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of discussing the seismic changes under way in the world with my good friend Sir Richard Dearlove, past chief of MI6 (Her/His Majestys Secret Service), onstage at the FiRe 2026 conference. Specifically, we had the time and freedom from influence to take a cold look at the rather staggering shifts in money, power, and military status over just the last few months. I suspect that our shared discoveries will shock many and perhaps surprise all. mra