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Joel Wong

America’s Strategic Contradiction: Power Without Coherence

For decades, the United States has sustained its global role through a blend of military primacy, institutional leadership, and moral rhetoric. But today, these pillars are increasingly out of alignment. The gap between American ambition abroad and American dysfunction at home has widened into a structural contradiction—one that undermines U.S.… Read More »America’s Strategic Contradiction: Power Without Coherence

The Slow Erosion of American Financial Dominance – Kenneth Rogoff

Kenneth Rogoff, Harvard economist and former IMF chief economist, warns that the United States is facing a slow but steady erosion of its financial hegemony — a decline rooted in fiscal irresponsibility, institutional decay, and populist short-termism. For nearly eight decades since World War II, the U.S. dollar has served… Read More »The Slow Erosion of American Financial Dominance – Kenneth Rogoff

The Nexperia Saga – A Multi-billion Dollar Mistake?

The Dutch government’s seizure of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia—headquartered in Nijmegen but owned by China’s Wingtech Technology—was meant to safeguard Europe’s technological sovereignty. However, the move has quickly backfired, exposing the fragility of Europe’s semiconductor supply chains and undermining investor confidence. The Netherlands invoked the Goods Availability Act, a Cold War–era… Read More »The Nexperia Saga – A Multi-billion Dollar Mistake?

Why the U.S. Is Headed in the Wrong Direction — And Why a U-Turn Is Necessary

The United States is on a path defined by denial, dysfunction, and decay—internally polarized, externally overextended, and strategically adrift. Its inability to self-correct stems from a system that prizes short-term power over long-term survival. The nation’s direction is unsustainable both domestically and abroad, and only a decisive U-turn can avert… Read More »Why the U.S. Is Headed in the Wrong Direction — And Why a U-Turn Is Necessary

Rebuilding American Credibility: From Dysfunction to Durable Leadership

Rebuilding American Credibility: From Dysfunction to Durable Leadership Problem Statement: The United States faces a dual crisis: deep domestic divisions and eroding trust among key allies and partners. Without renewed cohesion at home and consistent, reliable behavior abroad, the U.S. risks diminished global influence and strategic disadvantage. Key Expert Diagnoses:… Read More »Rebuilding American Credibility: From Dysfunction to Durable Leadership