Economic Warfare: The Invisible Conflict Reshaping the World
This war isn’t fought with weapons or soldiers, but with tariffs, sanctions, trade restrictions, and technological supremacy. It’s called economic warfare—a silent, often invisible battle that’s reshaping nations, disrupting global markets, and impacting everyday lives. Waged in boardrooms, diplomatic backchannels, and financial markets, this conflict is as real as any traditional war. Economic warfare doesn’t […]
Trump stuns: “Xi is an old friend” – is a tariff truce on the horizon?
Trump stuns: “Xi is an old friend” – is a tariff truce on the horizon? Trump opens the door to talks with Xi Jinping: a glimmer of hope in the US-China trade war US President Donald Trump has declared his willingness to reopen dialogue with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, calling him “a longtime friend.” This […]
Less Hollywood, more control: China raises the wall against American films
Beijing responds to Trump’s tariffs by hitting the cultural symbol of the United States. And cinema may just be the beginning. China has announced an immediate cut to the number of American films allowed in its domestic market. The measure, made public by the China Film Administration, is part of a retaliatory move following the […]
The “panican” doctrine. How trump is reclaiming politics from the markets
The “panican” doctrine. How trump is reclaiming politics from the markets For over three decades, the global economy moved on autopilot. Wall Street dictated the tempo, and political institutions followed with more or less convincing commentary. Financial markets were the center of gravity. Governments, at best, provided the decorum. The logic of globalization left little […]
Asia Markets Soar After U.S. Tariff Suspension, China Enacts Countermeasures
Asian stock markets surged following the United States’ decision to suspend certain tariffs on Chinese imports, signaling a possible de-escalation in trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The move was seen as a positive development by investors across the region, boosting confidence and driving up indices in major financial centers such as Tokyo, […]
Global Markets in Turmoil. The Impact of New US-China Tariffs on the World Economy
Global Markets in Turmoil. The Impact of New US-China Tariffs on the World Economy On April 9, 2025, the United States and China escalated their trade conflict with a dramatic exchange of tariff increases. The Biden administration imposed a 104% tariff on a broad range of Chinese imports, citing long-standing concerns over intellectual property violations […]
Trump, the Current U.S. President, Imposes Tariffs: “You’re Ruining America,” Say Allies and Donors
In a dramatic escalation of his protectionist economic policies, U.S. President Donald Trump has recently imposed a new wave of tariffs on a range of imported goods, further intensifying trade tensions with key global partners. While Trump argues that these tariffs are crucial to defending American industry and protecting U.S. jobs, the move has sparked […]
The European Parliament Approves EU Rearmament, but Italy is Divided
The European Parliament has recently approved the EU’s rearmament plan, a measure aimed at significantly strengthening the Union’s military capabilities in response to growing geopolitical threats and security challenges in Europe. However, the decision has sparked deep divisions within Italy, both within the government and the opposition, as well as within the Democratic Party (Pd), […]