Vinh Nguyen
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Mearsheimer on Israel’s Misconceptions in War with Iran
As the war between Israel and Iran escalates, the dominant Western narrative remains fixated on the idea that Israel is “winning.” But as renowned realist and political scientist Professor John Mearsheimer recently argued in a powerful interview with Judge Andrew Napolitano, this belief is not only dangerously naive but strategically self-destructive. Mearsheimer, never one to Continue reading
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China’s Strategic Challenges in Hormuz
A game-theory dive into the Israel-Iran showdown, U.S. dilemmas, and Beijing’s hidden red line 1. A Crisis on Two Tracks Late one Tuesday night, three Chinese 747 freighters lifted off from Xinjiang, filed innocuous flight plans to Luxembourg—and vanished from civilian radar just as Iranian missiles arced toward Israel. The transports almost certainly landed in Continue reading
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India’s Rare Earth Strategy: Impacts on Global Trade
Disclaimer: The information provided in this blog is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial or strategic advice. Always consult with a qualified advisor before making investment or strategic decisions based on this information. Rare Earths: The New Strategic Currency Picture this: every electric vehicle (EV) motor you rely on needs Continue reading
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Unlocking Value in Nano Dimension: A Buffett-Inspired Strategy
Nano Dimension (NNDM) is perhaps the stock market’s ultimate paradox right now. With a staggering $840 million in cash and equivalents, the company somehow trades at just a $312 million market cap. Even Benjamin Graham, the father of value investing, might scratch his head at this profound market disconnect. The Numbers: A Snapshot This means Continue reading
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Understanding Bitcoin: Why Some Still Dismiss It
Back in 2013, Bitcoin briefly touched $1,000. Many experts called it a speculative bubble, a passing fad not unlike the infamous Dutch tulip mania. Fast forward to 2025, and Bitcoin has surged past $100,000 — yet a surprising number of people still dismiss it. Are these hold-outs making a rational call, or are they blinded Continue reading
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Reducing China’s Rare-Earth Dependency with Fe₁₆N₂
Magnets quietly power our daily lives—from smartphones and electric cars to wind turbines and aerospace components. Yet, despite their ubiquity, the high-performance magnets driving modern technology depend heavily on rare-earth minerals dominated by China. This dependency is not merely economic; it’s geopolitical, shaping trade tensions and national security concerns worldwide. Enter iron-nitride magnets—specifically, Fe₁₆N₂—a potentially Continue reading
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