China-Africa trade doesn’t flinch—Washington does
As U.S. trade theatrics unsettle African markets, China-Africa trade keeps rising—quietly, unevenly, and always with a suitcase full of infrastructure contracts
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The quite earthquake
Pope Francis (1936–2025) passed away on April 21, 2025, during Easter week. His death marked a profound pause for the Catholic Church
The soft empire: How China is building its influence in Southeast Asia
China’s soft push in Southeast Asia isn’t just about trade. It’s a carefully crafted strategy to entrench its influence through infrastructure, investments, and subtle cultural infiltration
Silk, steel, and stimulus
As global markets tiptoe through tariff turbulence, China posts upbeat numbers—though the real story lies beneath the polished headline figures
The tariff mirage
Prompted by Duncan Weldon’s recent analysis in Engelsberg Ideas, this piece explores how Joseph Chamberlain’s tariff crusade failed to redefine Britain’s economic leadership
Monroe Doctrine reloaded
Washington revives its old neighborhood doctrine, casting China as a threat while Latin America weighs the costs of old alliances
China’s expanding Arctic fleet: Research, strategy, and the race for polar power
China’s Arctic fleet remains small but increasingly sophisticated—signaling Beijing’s long-term ambitions in the polar regions through a growing mix of research, strategic positioning, and year-round operational capability
A 125% performance: The theatre of trade tariffs
As tensions escalate over trade tariffs, China’s response to Trump’s moves seems more like a well-rehearsed act in a global theater. But beneath the drama, a real strategy is emerging
Tariff threats and tantrums: Beijing isn’t backing down
Trump’s tariff threats spark fury in Beijing as China vows firm retaliation and mocks U.S. pressure with warnings of unending economic pushback
Chinese firms waltz past Washington’s trade walls
Chinese firms respond to sweeping U.S. tariffs with strategic overseas moves, flexible production, and minimal U.S. market exposure—while politely handing the import bill back to American consumers