politics
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One Border Away: How Chinese EVs in Canada Could Collapse the U.S. Auto Industry
IntroductionThe world is witnessing a seismic shift in the global auto industry, and the epicenter is China. With its vast manufacturing scale, unmatched battery innovation, and vertical supply chain control, China is now the undisputed king of electric vehicles (EVs). But the real shockwave may be about to hit much closer to home — just Continue reading
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From Crypto to O-Rings: A Shift in Investment Strategies
NEW YORK, NY — In a shocking turn of events, Wall Street’s top hedge funds and investment banks have dumped blue-chip stocks, crypto portfolios, and AI startups to pivot entirely into the lucrative world of plastic O-ring reselling. “After years of chasing 10% annual returns, it turns out the real money was sitting in plumbing Continue reading
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BRICS Without China: An Ineffective Alliance
“Without China, BRICS is a frustrated club. With China, it becomes a viable alternative to the U.S.-led global system.” 1. China & BRICS For years, BRICS—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—has been spoken of as a rising power bloc. Media headlines painted it as a sleeping giant poised to reshape the global order. In Continue reading
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Supply Chain Disruptions: Who’s Hoarding What?
I. Introduction The shelves are still full for now. But behind the scenes, a quiet frenzy is building. With rising tensions between the U.S. and China and sweeping new tariffs on the horizon, a new class of opportunists is getting ready to strike—not with policy or politics, but with pallets of inventory. These hoarders aren’t Continue reading
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The Decline of Dollar Dependence: Implications for SWIFT and U.S. Finance
For decades, the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) has quietly powered global financial transactions. Its widespread adoption solidified the U.S. dollar’s role at the heart of international finance. But recently, there’s been a steady rise in alternative payment networks—particularly spearheaded by China and the BRICS nations. Is the era of SWIFT dominance at Continue reading
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East Asia’s Advantage in the New Trade Landscape
Introduction: A Double-Edged Sword In 2023, U.S. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles topped 100%, pushing firms like BYD to ramp up automation in Thailand and Mexico. This isn’t an isolated shift—tariffs, designed to shield domestic industries, are instead accelerating a global race toward AI and automation. The twist? East Asia’s networked economies are poised to Continue reading
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Building Tomorrow: How EV Ecosystems Attract Top Talent
The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is about far more than just cleaner cars; it’s a civilizational accelerant that shapes where the brightest engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs choose to build their careers. In this post, we’ll explore why EVs serve as a talent magnet, how they cross‑pollinate with the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, and why investing Continue reading
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China’s New Thermobaric Bomb: A Game Changer in Warfare
This is China’s Greek Fire – It doesn’t leave radiation. It doesn’t violate nuclear treaties. But it burns like hell and rewrites the rules of war. What Did China Just Reveal? China recently revealed that it has successfully tested a hydrogen-based thermobaric bomb using magnesium hydride — a substance originally developed for clean hydrogen energy Continue reading
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Understanding China’s Strategic Decoupling from the West
In recent years, discussions about China “needing” the West have flooded media narratives, policy circles, and boardroom forecasts. But dig deeper, and a more nuanced—and sobering—picture emerges. While economic ties between China and the West remain intact, they are evolving fast. Beneath the surface, China is not just hedging—it is strategically decoupling on its own Continue reading
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