Techno-polar reckoning: US vs. China
“If war is what the U.S. wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war, or any other type of war, we’re ready to fight till the end,” declared Lin Jian, a spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry. This assertive stance was expressed in direct reaction to the Trump administration’s significant escalation of tariffs on Chinese imports, increasing them from 10% to 20%.
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Shaping Europe’s security architecture: With or without Türkiye
The recent transformation of Europe’s security architecture has reemphasized the traditional security dimension in Turkish-European relations. The European security and defense architecture is facing one of the most significant turning points and challenges of the post-Cold War European geopolitical order.
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With President Donald Trump entering his second term, the reinstated "maximum pressure" policy continues to escalate tensions between Iran and the United States. In February, the Trump administration imposed sanctions targeting Iran's oil sector. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the goal of these new sanctions was to "collapse its already buckling economy."
This analysis explores the potential effects of Trump’s agenda, providing a comprehensive look at how it may influence global trade and energy dynamics.
Tensions between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda date back to the 1994 Rwandan genocide. The Tutsi-led Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF) took over power in Rwanda, while Hutu militias and extremists responsible for the genocide fled to the DRC. Rwanda intervened in the DRC in 1996 and 1998, viewing these Hutu groups as a security threat. Since then, the eastern part of the DRC has been a constant area of activity for the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group.
The sharp market drop on Monday is undermining President Trump’s economic promises. In the run-up to the election, Trump gained a significant advantage over Kamala Harris by focusing on inflation and high prices. However, his trade wars are rattling the markets. His push for a more protectionist U.S. economy has reignited fears of a recession. Over the weekend, Trump’s remarks about a “painful transition period” in the economy turned existing concerns into full-blown panic. While he may attempt to calm the markets with new statements, it’s clear that he remains committed to transforming the American economy through tariffs and domestic production incentives.
2nd Trump term: Is peace in Europe and the Middle East attainable?
The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the U.S. took place on Jan. 20, 2025. He said during his election campaigns, "There will be no war from Day 1 when I come to the office." It is too early to tell if he can achieve its objectives and commitments to ending wars in Europe and the Middle East, but it is obvious that Trump is more powerful than he was in his first term. He took the majority of both the House and Senate and will be in full control of the United States government for the next two years.
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Role of virtual power plants in AI R&D in a technopolar world order
The rise of Virtual Power Plants (VPPs) represents a paradigm shift not only in energy management but also in the trajectory of AI research and development (R&D). As the AI sector grapples with mounting challenges related to its enormous energy demands and carbon footprint, VPPs provide a potential solution by optimizing energy efficiency, stabilizing power supply and integrating renewable sources into AI-powered infrastructures. At the same time, China’s pioneering approach to VPP deployment highlights the increasing fragmentation of technological development, reinforcing the concept of a technopolar world, where geopolitical and economic divides shape the direction of innovation and competition.
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Recently, many politicians and academics have been discussing the current status of the world system and its future. While some claim that the Western, read American, hegemony has come to an end, others claim that the United States has been trying to reclaim global hegemony.
The European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI), spearheaded by Germany, emerged in response to escalating missile threats, particularly from Russia, following Moscow’s aggressive actions in Ukraine
