Traditional currency hierarchies face unprecedented disruption as central bank digital currencies emerge, fundamentally altering cross-border payment systems while established powers like the dollar maintain dominance through technological adaptation rather than resistance
Maritime Med Athens 2025 marks a turning point in Eastern Mediterranean diplomacy, as Greece and Israel advance strategic maritime cooperation through energy, security, and innovation across historically contested but increasingly interconnected waters
Hungary’s unapologetic embrace of China defies Washington’s pressure, all while Viktor Orbán bets on economic alchemy to deliver political dividends by 2026—and maybe a second EV revolution
The ban on the “dangerous” Georgescu led to the electoral surge of the “normal” far-right Simion, highlighting the paradox of liberal interventions that ultimately strengthen what they attempt to prevent
As Trump signals a potential 145% tariff reduction, China maintains its characteristic blend of cautious optimism and principled demands, insisting on respect and equality rather than threats and blackmail
As U.S. trade theatrics unsettle African markets, China-Africa trade keeps rising—quietly, unevenly, and always with a suitcase full of infrastructure contracts
Pope Francis (1936–2025) passed away on April 21, 2025, during Easter week. His death marked a profound pause for the Catholic Church
As global markets tiptoe through tariff turbulence, China posts upbeat numbers—though the real story lies beneath the polished headline figures
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
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