• Game of tariffs

    Game of tariffs

    Jun 17, 2019 16:55

    The West likes to call Adam Smith ‘the father of economics’. Back in 18th century, he presented the concept of protectionism, which was given to promote the local industry. Nevertheless, in 21st century, the world is facing its repercussions.

  • Putin and Xi step up the strategic game

    Putin and Xi step up the strategic game

    Jun 14, 2019 18:07

    The recent summit in Moscow and St. Petersburg between the presidents of China and Russia is proof of the emerging alliance between the two neighouring big powers, which are definitely a counterbalance to the US and its illegal hegemony around the world.

  • Trump’s brinkmanship accelerating end of American empire

    Trump’s brinkmanship accelerating end of American empire

    Jun 11, 2019 16:12

    While the presidents of Russia and China, in a warm embrace are giving final touches to a strategic alliance for peace and stability, their US counterpart is playing with fire.

  • Do we face a global food disaster?

    Do we face a global food disaster?

    Jun 07, 2019 14:28

    No, this is not at all an endorsement of the apocalyptic scenarios of AOC or that famous young Swedish climate expert, Greta. It is, however, a look at unusual weather disasters in several key growing regions from the USA to Australia, the Philippines and beyond that could dramatically affect food availability and prices in the coming year.

  • Washington is wrong about China’s economy

    Washington is wrong about China’s economy

    Jun 02, 2019 16:38

    The US economy is weaker, and China’ s stronger, than analysts believe, says American economist David P. Goldman, in his article for Asia Times.

  • Clash of civilizations or crisis of civilization?

    Clash of civilizations or crisis of civilization?

    May 29, 2019 10:18

    The outlook of current Western leaders suggests that humanity will be hard pressed to survive the 21st century, says investigative Brazilian journalist Pepe Escobar in his article for Asia Times, titled: “Clash of civilizations or crisis of civilization?”

  • Trump is in a trade war he can’t win

    Trump is in a trade war he can’t win

    May 28, 2019 18:04

    The quixotic US president has picked up a fight with the emerging economic might of China which he is sure to lose.

  • Trade war with China – Don Quixote losing on all fronts

    Trade war with China – Don Quixote losing on all fronts

    May 27, 2019 14:31

    The US is plunging deeply into political, economic, trade, cultural, intellectual, and social quagmires because of the eccentric policies of its president, Donald Trump, when a rational approach could have averted many of the current crises.

  • Why capturing Huawei is no victory for US in tech war

    Why capturing Huawei is no victory for US in tech war

    May 25, 2019 18:53

    The Chinese firm is a queen on the tech chessboard, and despite Washington’s moves, Beijing will just tell its whiz-kids to reach the next level.

  • Trump maneuvers in economic war against China

    Trump maneuvers in economic war against China

    May 24, 2019 15:25

    The Trump administration has reached an agreement with Canada and Mexico for the removal of tariffs on steel and aluminum and decided to put on hold a decision on whether to impose a 25 percent tariff on European and Japanese autos, and auto parts for at least six months.