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Conflicting Political Cultures:

The U.S.-China Contest: A Clash of Cultural Perspectives The U.S.-China rivalry is often interpreted through economic and military metrics, but its deeper roots lie in divergent cultural perspectives.  Conflicting Political Cultures: U.S. liberal individualism clashes with China’s Confucian collectivism, leading…

Greed and Hubris in America’s Decline

America’s Decline: The Twin Vices of Greed and Hubris Throughout American history, periods of prosperity and global influence have often been followed by challenges that test the nation’s resilience. In recent decades, two particular forces have accelerated America’s relative decline…

Donald Trump’s political ascent

Donald Trump’s political ascent is not an isolated event but rather a reflection of deeply ingrained American dynamics: greed, hypocrisy, and a steadfast belief in American exceptionalism. Greed: Fueling the American System American capitalism has long valued success, but this…

US-China Trade – A Zero Sum Game?

The zero-sum framing has intensified during trade tensions that began in 2018 and has continued under both the Trump and Biden administrations, reflecting a broader shift in US-China relations toward strategic competition. The U.S. often approaches trade with China as…

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