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Trump’s National Security Statement: has China won? John Mearsheimer & Kishore Mahbubani

In this episode of Switzerland with Tom Switzer, host Tom Switzer moderates a debate between two prominent geopolitical thinkers: Kishore Mahbubani (former Singaporean diplomat) and John Mearsheimer (University of Chicago professor). The discussion centers on whether China has won the strategic competition with America and analyzes the Trump administration’s National… Read More »Trump’s National Security Statement: has China won? John Mearsheimer & Kishore Mahbubani

Decoupling vs. De-risking

The chances of a complete US-China decoupling are considered low, but a form of “de-risking” or selective decoupling is already underway and likely to continue. Here’s a breakdown of the factors influencing this: Factors suggesting decoupling is unlikely to be complete: Deep Economic Interdependence: The US and Chinese economies are… Read More »Decoupling vs. De-risking

Why does Trump want Greenland?

President Trump’s interest in acquiring Greenland, which has intensified since his return to the White House in early 2025, is driven by a mix of national security, economic resources, and geopolitical competition. While the idea was initially dismissed as a “fantasy” during his first term in 2019, his administration has… Read More »Why does Trump want Greenland?

Is China Uninvestable? Why Capital Keeps Coming Back

The video, “Is China Uninvestable? Why Capital Keeps Coming Back,” explores the sharp divide between the negative media narrative surrounding China’s economy and the reality of how global corporations are actually behaving. The “Uninvestable” Narrative vs. Reality  * The Media Story: Since 2022, a “prevailing wisdom” has emerged that China… Read More »Is China Uninvestable? Why Capital Keeps Coming Back

From Monroe to Donroe?

  The Monroe Doctrine has evolved from a 19th-century defensive shield into a 21st-century tool for American pre-eminence. By weaving together its historical trajectory and its current iteration—the “Donroe Doctrine”—we see a consistent pattern of the U.S. asserting itself as the “policeman” of the Western Hemisphere. The Evolution of Hegemony:… Read More »From Monroe to Donroe?

Venezuela – Tribute vs. Hegemony

Right now, Venezuela illustrates the difference between China’s rising model of influence and the traditional U.S. hegemonic order. China’s modern “tribute-like” engagement China’s relationship with Venezuela has been built mainly on long-term economic ties and loans tied to oil, rather than political domination. Beijing has extended billions of dollars in… Read More »Venezuela – Tribute vs. Hegemony