The (Secret) Geopolitical Strategy Behind Trump's Picks

Plus a new wild card

As President-elect Donald Trump assembles his team, the world stage is on fire. From wars to rivalries, the incoming US president is “expected,” by his people and the world, to solve a myriad of problems—or inflame them as he champions “America First.”

For many, the current cabinet picks appear to be unorthodox and scattered. However, from the standpoint of geopolitics, there is a method to madness.

Many of the picks stem from Trump's new geopolitical strategy to achieve certain goals on the world stage. This is about putting the pieces in place for big moves and shifts on the grand chess board.