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Geopolitics & Policy
Who’s in charge, what they’re solving for, and what they’re not.
Trump’s Tariff Strategy: A Shortcut to Stagflation?
Trump’s use of tariffs as a negotiation tool has created global trade uncertainty. While they pressure trade partners, tariffs risk stagflation—rising inflation with slowing growth. History shows such policies can trigger long-term instability that outlasts any administration.
Could Minerals Essential for EVs Ignite Future Conflicts?
The push for electric vehicles has intensified demand for critical minerals like lithium and cobalt. This article examines how rarity, uneven distribution, and strategic importance may escalate territorial disputes and global supply-security risks.
A Risky Gambit: How Raising Interest Rates is Unintentionally Reshaping the Geopolitical Landscape
Rising U.S. interest rates and a dominant dollar influence global capital flows, debt burdens, and diplomacy. The article explores how currency strength and rate shifts are used as geopolitical tools, reshaping alliances and economic leverage.