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Trump’s Tariffs Backfired and Weakened Economic Power
The Burdem of United States Trade Policy Failure Fell on American Consumers, Firms, Allies, and Markets The reintroduction and expansion of United States tariffs under the Trump administration formed the centrepiece of a strategy publicly presented as economic nationalism, strategic leverage, and industrial revival. The policy failed on each stated objective while imposing measurable domestic Continue reading
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Japan’s Remilitarisation Dream Meets Reality
Why industrial dependence and surrender-era agreements undermine Tokyo’s push toward confrontation The dispute between Japan and China became clearer once official statements confirmed the issue involved military supply restrictions rather than general trade policy. Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, publicly committed her government to accelerated remilitarisation and explicit preparation for potential conflict with China. That Continue reading
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The balance of power shifts as Asia consolidates economic dominance
Shifting great power relations, Asia’s strategic choices could reset the global order next year Asia approaches 2026 holding decisive economic and political weight that no previous period has combined so fully. Purchasing power parity data from the International Monetary Fund places Asia at roughly half of global output, while the United States accounts for about Continue reading
