Recent years have seen a noticeable ramp-up of China’s aggressiveness in the South China Sea. While China previously held a far more passive stance in regards to its neighbors, it seems that shaky footage of Chinese Coast Guard vessels or fishing boats shadowing and attacking Philippine vessels with …
Read More »The Imminent Consequences of Trump’s Executive Orders
In the past decade, the U.S.-led geopolitics and trade/tech wars have undermined international cooperation setting the stage for stagnation in global economic prospects. Trump 2.0 will escalate the status quo, weaponizing executive orders in the name of “national security.” Over half a decade ago, I first warned about …
Read More »Trump Weighs 25% Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, Raising Specter of EU Trade Clash
U.S. President Donald Trump signaled he may impose 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada as soon as Feb. 1, citing illegal migration and a surge in fentanyl trafficking. The potential move, following through on Trump’s campaign vows to take tougher action on trade deficit, has ignited …
Read More »Trump Strategies 2025: Creating Common Sense Gold Medal Economics
President Trump spoke on January 20th, 2025, surrounded by over 100 mega-billionaires primarily assembled as top minds of the new world. They have extraordinary global reputations, unique skills, global-age crafts, and superb proven track records. Here is a straightforward interpretation of how such new thinking applies to the …
Read More »Taiwan: A Geopolitical Flashpoint in US-China Rivalry
Taiwan’s geopolitical significance cannot be overstated, as it is situated at the heart of the Asia-Pacific region, a critical hub for global trade and commerce. Taiwan’s location has made it a valuable target for powerful nations throughout history, including colonial powers such as Japan and some European countries. …
Read More »Canada as the 51st state of the United States. Far-fetched or reality?
Canada, as an independent country, fully established its sovereignty by adopting its own constitution in 1982. Although a member of the Commonwealth, it enjoys significant autonomy, with His Majesty King Charles III as the King of Canada and the nation’s Head of State, while the Prime Minister leads …
Read More »Strategic Deterrence in the 21st Century: Evolving Dynamics and New Realities
Strategic deterrence is a dynamic and colossal phenomenon that has evolved in the 21 st century, depending on the changes in international relations, in technological processes and in the security concepts. In the past, strategic deterrence was mainly an element of nuclear weapons with the MAD tactic popular …
Read More »The Final Frontier: Satellite Warfare and the Future of Space-Based Military Surveillance
Space is becoming increasingly militarized. Nations are racing to develop satellite warfare capabilities and advanced space-based surveillance systems. The rapid evolution of these technologies is transforming the nature of modern conflicts. From anti-satellite (ASAT) weapons to artificial intelligence-enhanced reconnaissance, space is becoming the ultimate battlefield dictating strategic advantage …
Read More »Trump’s Game, China’s Move
Daniel Steinbrooke Who do I call when I want to talk to Europe? Kissinger once quipped highlighting the internal divides of the old continent. Today, he’d have a similar problem calling America. In recent weeks, President Biden has yielded spotlight to Trump who has talked with foreign leaders …
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