Is China Ready for Donald Trump 2.0?
After a sequence of policy errors, Beijing finds itself in a weakened economic position generally and in an especially poor position to face new tariffs from the incoming Trump administration. Read More Here
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Will Trumponomics Bring Boom or Bust in 2025?
Some argue that Donald Trump’s election heralds robust US economic growth, fueled by tax cuts and deregulation, while others insist that his economic plans, if implemented, will blow up the federal budget, revive inflation, and erode the foundations of long-term US prosperity. Read More Here
Kyiv is left with few good options and allies in a Trump 2.0 world
Zelensky must placate Trump and be open to the idea of negotiations while avoiding frontline collapse ahead of a ceasefire. Read More Here
Pakistan’s reported J-35 deal shows Chinese stealth fighter is ready for global market
China’s sale of fifth-generation jets to South Asian ally could recalibrate regional dynamics and Pakistan-India rivalry. Read More Here
How Xi Jinping is going back to Confucius to define China’s future
Xi’s plan to glorify China’s deep cultural roots is embodied in Ruzang, a compilation of the philosopher’s writings and related works. Read More Here
Capitalism Is Driving Democracy’s Death Spiral
The post-election blame game in the United States will not only tear apart the Democratic Party, but will also distract from the elephant in the room. Democracy has been eroded by a socioeconomic regime that puts price signals above people’s needs, undermining the capacity for consensus and collective decision-making. Read More Here
Donald Trump Jr is helping father pick his cabinet
Donald Trump Jr. has emerged as the most influential Trump family member in the transition as the president-elect builds the most controversial cabinet in modern U.S. history, reports Reuters.
Troops-for-Oil? The Real Reason Behind North Korea’s ‘Going to War’ in Ukraine
North Korea’s decision to send troops to support Russia in the Ukraine war is rooted in pragmatic and geopolitical factors. Pyongyang seeks to secure much-needed oil and gas from Moscow, circumventing international sanctions. Read More Here
Europe Has Run Out of Time
With Trump’s return, the continent must take charge of Its own security—and quickly. Read More Here
Campaign over, Trump must make real-world foreign policy choices
The breadth and depth of America’s global security and business interests discourage reversion to 1930s-style isolationism. Read More Here
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