Biden’s tariffs on Chinese goods will inadvertently undermine U.S. strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific. The Biden administration’s expansion of tariff rates on Chinese manufactured goods risks undermining the “free and open Indo-Pacific” that he pledged to defend. By applying tax rates of up to 100 percent on Chinese …
Read More »U.S.-China Economic Competition Is Headed Down A Dangerous Path
As Biden and Trump compete over who can raise tariffs on China the most to win blue-collar votes, both ignore the disadvantages of protectionism and “derisking” from China. Specifically, the United States risks global leadership, economic growth, and progress against climate change as it turns away from China …
Read More »America’s Greatest Enemy Isn’t China or Russia: Its $35 Trillion In Debt
With a $1.5 trillion deficit this year, $35 trillion in overall debt, and $1 trillion in interest payments this year, if the U.S. dollar is no longer the primary global reserve currency and there is suddenly a true rival to the U.S. currency, then the entire American financial system …
Read More »Al Batayneh: The State’s Predatory Economic Practices in Jordan
Eng. Saleem Al Batayneh American author Helen Keller once said that the only thing worse than being blind is having sight without seeing. This sentiment rings true when examining the economic realities facing Jordanians today. The famous phrase “the law is an ass” is often attributed to literary …
Read More »What to expect from a more right-wing European Parliament
Forget all the committee negotiations and knife-edge votes to come: The opening weeks of the new European Parliament is when it has maximum leverage to shape the direction of EU policy. That’s because once the results of the election start to trickle in on June 9, minds will …
Read More »Al-Makahleh: Visionary leadership and unwavering principles
Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh As Jordan celebrates the silver jubilee of King Abdullah’s reign, the insightful words of HRH Crown Prince Hussein shed light on the exceptional leadership that has guided the Kingdom through challenging times. In a recent interview, the Crown Prince eloquently conveyed the wisdom and foresight …
Read More »Rethinking U.S. Middle East Policy
For now, direct confrontation between Israel and Iran has been defused. Yet, while efforts by both sides were calibrated to minimize potential fallout, much of the credit for de-escalation is owed to international intercession and good luck. Since October 7 and the onset of the war on Gaza, …
Read More »Why Trying to ‘Defeat’ the Chinese Communist Party Could Backfire
Aiming to defeat the Chinese Communist Party, such a strategy could backfire, strengthening the CCP and increasing conflict risks. The preferred strategy is maintaining U.S. dominance through enhanced focus on the Indo-Pacific, innovation, and alliances, while remaining open to engagement with China. Summary and Key Points: The U.S. …
Read More »The 4 Great Myths of Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy
The global foreign policy elite is in the throes of near hysteria at the realistic prospect of Donald Trump’s return to the presidency. And yet, they have little to fear. The global foreign policy elite is in the throes of near hysteria at the realistic prospect of Donald …
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