Specifically, it began in the form of a spectacular overnight raid on January 2, 2026, that resulted in the successful abduction of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

And now, all hell's broken loose.

But don't take it from me. Take it from German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (better known to non-Germans as "who the hell is that guy?"). Remarking on the spectacular events of the past week, he has opined that Trump and the US are now destroying the very post-WWII world order that the US helped create.

Hmm. If I didn't know better, I'd say a New World Order is in the offing. Now who could have possibly predicted that?

So, what the hell does all this really mean? Good question. Let's answer it, shall we?