History accelerates even further in 2026
“There are decades when nothing happens, and there are weeks when decades pass.” This quote from Lenin is widely used today, but it aptly summarizes the acceleration of History. History…
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The Geopolitics and the Stablecoin
The other geopolitical dimension of American tech is monetary. The rise and appeal of cryptocurrencies have been reinforced by Trump’s arrival in the White House, as evidenced by a January…
The New Geopolitics – Part 1
The political reshaping of the world is taking shape day by day. The bilateral negotiations initiated by Donald Trump, the Shanghai meeting with Xi Jing Ping, and the alliance, over…
China vs. the United States: the terrible showdown
Washington wants to force Beijing, which then retaliates. This is the new rule of the geopolitical game.Three illustrations 1- The choice imposed by Beijing on Chinese airlines to refuse delivery…
The world has changed without Europe
“We have no eternal allies, and we have no perpetual enemies. Our interests are eternal and perpetual, and it is our duty to pursue those interests.” These are the words…
The world is changing and so is its macroeconomic representation
The representation of macroeconomics is turned upside down. The Great Moderation characterized by low volatility in growth and inflation is a thing of the past. The world is suffering the…
The economy and the balance of power between nations
Geopolitics took a real turn during the meeting in Riyadh between Americans and Russians.Suddenly, Russia reintegrated the concert of nations and regained a respectable status. This radical change further isolated…
A new international order is emerging
A few days before Donald Trump’s arrival at the White House, the feeling shared by all is that the international balance is going to be upset.The global dynamic has long…