When observing the international political scene today, few things appear as clear as the deeply critical tensions facing Western democracies. The current situation in the United States, one of the oldest and most established democratic systems, serves as evidence of this and should leave us far from reassured about the future of democratic political systems […]
America signed the trade accord, but Europeans are frustrated. It could change forever the mechanics of the American alliances, with earth-shattering fallouts. It’s common—almost universal—Europeans complain about the trade agreement they just signed with the United States. Moreover, will the tariffs America has imposed on half the world be effective? The issue is highly controversial, […]
The situation is explosive, but Trump has a way out—do nothing, wu wei. It’s easier than pushing for something that grows harder by the day. An unstable mix of long- and short-term pulls is stoking tensions and bringing everyone closer to an unpredictable blast. Short-term US hesitation and zig-zags put many countries close to the […]
America needs a comprehensive strategy to address the current global challenges. Without it, even short-term gains may turn into severe medium and long-term setbacks On Sunday, Pope Leo XIV, the head of the Catholic Church, a beacon of Christianity, and a continuity with ancient Rome, is inaugurated. The Church’s long-term view helped it survive for […]
BRI, BRICS, and the US retreat are fraying the old global order and kindling sudden flare-ups. China needs essential reforms to lead the world, but they are tricky. The US could make it, but its bets are high risk. Is everyone sleepwalking into destruction like before WWI? The recent brief but violent clash between […]
Pope Prevost shortens the distance between the Vatican and Washington, imparting a new, unprecedented dynamic to the USA and the world. China is left out, with still unclear consequences. (photo credit: Ninan Tan) As Italian political commentator Stefano Folli noted, the distance between the two banks of the Tiber, between political Rome and the Holy […]
China isn’t blinking on tariffs; inflation and recession loom globally. The US has three choices moving forward, all extremely tricky, while Beijing waits and reacts, fighting a trade guerrilla. Over the past week, US officials have stated that talks with China on tariffs have begun, only for Beijing to deny it each time. The Trump […]
