Economics
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Every war, whether fought with bullets or tariffs, springs from a single, primal fear: economic decline. Strip away the rhetoric of ideology, religion, or sovereignty, and you find nations acting not out of strength but out of dread—a gnawing anxiety that their economic future is slipping away. From Hitler’s Germany to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine,…
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What drives a superpower to threaten its allies, unravel long-standing treaties, and float surreal proposals like annexing Canada or buying Greenland? Why would a president, in the middle of global upheaval, feud publicly with the world’s richest man, suspend aid to Ukraine, and talk about retaking the Panama Canal by force? At first glance, Donald…
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Introduction On June 23, 2016, the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, a decision that culminated in its formal exit on January 31, 2020, and reshaped its economic, political, and social fabric. Brexit has left an indelible mark on critical sectors—electricity, gas, water, oil, agriculture, fishing, technological advancement, aviation, and nuclear power—while altering…
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Author’s Note: The following article reflects personal observations and reflections on recent geopolitical and economic events. It is not intended to accuse any government or institution of wrongdoing, but rather to invite critical discussion on the nature of global economic systems, policy decisions, and the human consequences they entail. The aim is to contribute meaningfully…
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At first glance, Trumpism—characterised by trade wars, NATO scepticism, and unexpected alignments with figures such as Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin—appears to represent an unpredictable rupture in the continuity of American foreign policy. To longstanding allies in Europe, Japan, and South Korea, it seems a betrayal: the abrupt unravelling of partnerships that have underpinned U.S.…
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Executive Summary: The United States’ significant tariffs on goods from China (145%) and the EU (20%), compared to a lower 10% on UK goods, create considerable challenges for global exporters. This article argues that the United Kingdom, particularly when including the unique dual-market access of Northern Ireland, offers a strategic and legally sound pathway for…
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Donald Trump’s second term isn’t a patchwork of policies—it’s a blueprint for a post-modern empire, one that doesn’t rely on armies or colonies, but on economic chokeholds, immigration filters, and symbolic domination. This isn’t the imperialism of red maps and military governors. It’s the 21st-century kind: power justified by itself, compliance demanded as tribute, and…
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Human civilisation has always been shaped by a fundamental question: how should we live? Should we continue as we have—competing over resources, waging wars for power, and exploiting nature for short-term gains? Or should we evolve into a society that prioritises sustainability, cooperation, and balance? The answer lies in understanding the forces that drive us—our…
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The United Kingdom’s economic landscape in 2023 and 2024 was dominated by the battle against soaring inflation, rising borrowing costs, and growing economic uncertainty. Reaching a peak of 11.1% in October 2022, the highest level in over 40 years, inflation posed a significant challenge to policymakers, households, and businesses alike. The Bank of England and…
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Losing Ground: Why the UK Fell Behind China and the US—and How to Lead Again What becomes of a nation that once ruled the seas but now struggles to manage its rails? The United Kingdom, architect of the industrial revolution and financier of empires, finds itself today trailing behind countries it once dominated—economically, strategically, and…
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