The Premier’s fortuna is that no one else is eager to move on to rearmament, the big transatlantic agenda. But this also makes the Belpaese small and ultimately a burden for the allies. The ancient Roman notion of fortuna was a mix of skill and fate—the ability to take advantage of what chance had bestowed. Ancient China […]
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 […]
The May 11 trade agreement between the US and China was beneficial for calming the markets, which were edgy about a massive tariff war that could upset the global economy. It was also important as it established a mechanism for constant exchanges to keep bilateral tensions in check and avoid sudden disruptive explosions. However, behind […]
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 […]
Nuclear Fusion Power plants promise to fulfill the dream of clean and unextinguishable energy. They would radically change how we view industry, production, and consumption, opening limitless opportunities for mankind. Yet because of this, they are the ultimate technological frontier and bitter power competition, exacerbated in the present climate. The practical application is still far […]
Unlike the messy attempt launched 60 years ago, a whole cycle of the Chinese zodiac, this is a serious, systematic effort. It is a Revolution of Culture and not a Cultural Revolution. However, whereas China was isolated then, now it is the world’s biggest trading power, and a domestic reset might ill coincide with national […]
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 […]
