John West Embracing the lost art of “creative destruction” willallow the once booming economy to flourish again. There is no advanced economy more in need of fixing than Japan. Three decades of economic stagnation have been caused by relatively weak productivity, poor demographics and … [Read more...]
Russian Gas, Chinese Tech — Europe Responds
By Clara Riedenstein and Bill Echikson Europe became addicted to Russian gas. Today, it risks dependency on Chinese telephone infrastructure and electric vehicles. In response, the European Commission has unveiled a series of proposals to protect its economy. The plan aims to tighten export … [Read more...]
Europe ‘needs a decade to build up arms stocks’
Story by By Jessica Parker - BBC Berlin correspondent Europe will need 10 years before it is fully ready to defend itself, the boss of Germany's biggest defence firm, Rheinmetall, told the BBC. Armin Papperger said that ammunition stocks are currently "empty". He made the comments during a visit … [Read more...]
The U.S. Military and NATO Face Serious Risks of Mineral Shortages
Gregory Wischer Critical minerals undergird great power competition and war. These nonfuel minerals and mineral materials are vital to countries’ defense industrial bases, enabling the production of military platforms like tanks as well as munitions and artillery shells. Therefore, mineral supplies … [Read more...]
Cruas : relance de la filière d’uranium de retraitement
Le directeur du parc nucléaire et thermique EDF, Cédric Lewandowski, a mis en avant « une étape historique pour la relance de la filière d’uranium de retraitement ». Le 5 février 2024, le réacteur 2 de la centrale de Cruas a redémarré avec la première recharge d’uranium totalement … [Read more...]
The Importance of the S.A.L.U.T.E Report in Intelligence Operations
Geopolitical Report ISSN 2785-2598 Volume 39 Issue 4 Author: Giuliano Bifolchi In today’s dynamic warfare environment, intelligence has become a key factor in influencing strategic decisions. The efficient collection, analysis, and dissemination of timely and accurate information form the bedrock … [Read more...]
Russia’s Election and Putin’s Power
By: Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Jim Townsend, Graeme Robertson and Sam Greene In March of 2024, Russia will hold a presidential election. While Vladimir Putin is nearly certain to win another term in office given the Kremlin’s efforts to control the outcome and repress the opposition, it is … [Read more...]
China displays FC-31 fighter model at Saudi defence show in bid to increase exports as Middle East nations explore options
Seong Hyeon Choi The threat of a wider conflict could encourage nations in the region to expand their fighter jet forces but China has challenges in eroding US dominance ‘Arms sales could build client relations between Middle East countries and China, which could pay off with lucrative … [Read more...]
How PRC companies influence diplomatic switches from Taiwan in the Pacific
Henryk Szadziewski, Graeme Smith, Daria Impiombato and Tarcisius Kabutaulaka On 14 January, Nauru re-established diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) ending nearly 20 years of links with Taiwan. The news came as a surprise to some, especially since former Nauru President … [Read more...]
Xi Jinping’s never-ending hunt for corruption in the Communist Party
By Stephen McDonell China correspondent As the latest phase of Xi Jinping's anti-corruption crackdown cuts through high-level banking and the elite nuclear rocket force, some have questioned when it might end. The short answer: it won't. It has become a central plank of … [Read more...]