What they are not talking about is BRICs countries, Russia, China, India, Brazil, South Africa in discussions to replace the US dollar as reserve currency. These US and NATO sanctions are doing a fine job destroying the US and Europe's economies. Germany has reverted back to burning dirty coal to replace gas supplies cut off by Russia. Other countries like Thailand, Saudi Arabia, UAE has expressed interest in joining BRICs. Considering most of the raw materials and components used by the US and Europe come from China, Russia and other BRICs countries, what happens when China invades Taiwan and cuts exports of raw materials and components for US manufacturers? It would be reverse sanctions on US and Europe. You think the US and Europe would like that?