American pressure on Iran is shifting the Eurasian balance in a new direction and could give the US new leverage with China. Yet Beijing is preparing. US forces are converging on Iran, and some action against the Ayatollahs’ regime could occur over the next few days or weeks. It might be intended to weaken the […]
China is economically and geopolitically weak, but its planning capabilities remain strong. The US is financially and geopolitically stronger, but strained ties with its allies and a lack of long-term plans create openings. Beijing could be in the midst of political corrections. China’s economy might be described with a bunch of rough estimates. There is […]
Greenland is not Venezuela or Iran. All are about communicating strength or weakness. A win could turn into a loss for the US in its dealings with China. Following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, US President Donald Trump has a stronger hand ahead of his summit with China’s President Xi Jinping in April. […]
What is happening in Venezuela may have momentous consequences for China. On the eve of a critical Trump-Xi summit, Beijing may need to confront reality differently. The prestigious Beijing publisher Sanlian Shudian recently reprinted Mao Haijian’s 2019 book on the Opium War, The Collapse of the Celestial Court[1]. According to the book, in the 19th […]
It’s a battle for the hearts and minds of the rich. Will they believe in the old metallic foundation of money – gold — or the modern underpinning of currency — credit, and thus, after the Protestant Reformation, in God? The US dollar bears the inscription “In God We Trust.” It’s a matter of faith. […]
Seeking peace is crucial, but the Middle East agreement is a cautionary tale against being too optimistic about a deal with Russia. US President Donald Trump reportedly sent Pentagon officials to Ukraine to restart peace talks. The move comes after the White House has seen multiple previous overtures to Moscow yield little progress. The recent […]
Netanyahu’s political mistakes in Gaza could have placed his country in new restrictions, making life harder for Jewish people and their allies worldwide. Meanwhile, a new Middle Eastern political landscape is emerging. Giuseppe Cucchi, a seasoned expert on the Middle East, explains that Iran’s defeat against Israel over the past two years has resulted in […]
