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Politics

China’s Global Grip Loosens Amidst Sanctions and Shifting Alliances

Recent weeks have seen China facing increased scrutiny, from accusations of supplying Russia with military hardware to allegations of foreign influence operations targeting U.S. politics. Meanwhile, strategic alliances and economic countermeasures by rivals like the U.S. and Japan signal a potential shift in global power dynamics.

1 hour ago
GENERAL

US Launches $12 Billion Rare Earth Stockpile: A Vital Buffer or Insufficient Measure?

The Trump administration has launched a $12 billion initiative to stockpile rare earth elements, aiming to bolster U.S. supply chain security amidst geopolitical tensions. While hailed as a positive step, experts like Peter Zeihan warn that this buffer is insufficient, lasting only months, and fails to address the critical need for domestic rare earth processing infrastructure to achieve true national independence.

1 week ago