Andrew Bustamante: The Dark Reality of the Global Information War.

#ukrainewar #informationwar #geopolitics #lendleaseact #putin #militaryindustrialcomplex Who is actually winning the narrative in Ukraine? In this deep-dive interview, a former CIA officer exposes how we are trapped in the middle of the global information war, where both Western and Eastern media intentionally shape propaganda to influence public perception. The guest breaks down why autocratic leaders like Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping prioritize basic needs—food, water, power—over winning "hearts and minds," making war crimes an expected tool in their geopolitical calculus. We also uncover the hidden economic traps behind Western support. Learn how the Lend-Lease Act is quietly indebting Ukraine for decades to come, drawing a striking historical parallel to Great Britain's World War II debt, which was only paid off in 2020. Lastly, the episode addresses the cynical reality of the military-industrial complex, explaining how superpowers utilize this conflict as a testing ground for advanced weapon systems like HIMARS. From media attention spans to the cold, empirical math of energy and food resources, this video challenges everything you think you know about the war.