MenuVice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump met for the first time on the debate stage on September 10, 2024, in Philadelphia. Though light on specific policies and plans, the event presented stark contrasts in their approaches to energy, climate, and geopolitics. Among the many topics discussed, both candidates used the occasion to
Category Archives: Geopolitics
In a Dangerous World, NATO Must Restore Deterrence
In a time when the United States and the Western allies appear weak on the international scene, restoring deterrence needs to be Job One as the NATO 75th anniversary summit begins today in Washington, D.C. In the recent presidential debate, more energy went into bickering over who deserves to be president, and even their golf scores, than about what
The Cost Of America’s Global Leadership
It has been over six months since the Houthis, a Yemen-based Iranian-backed militia, began attempting to hold the world’s economy hostage by attacking civilian shipping in the Red Sea, a vital trade corridor between Europe and Asia. It was quickly recognized that the Houthis had to be stopped. The West responded with “Operation Prosperity Guardian,”
China And Russia Now Dominate The Global Nuclear Trade
The global competition between the West and the rest takes many forms, including in the energy area. The nuclear energy industry has long been such a battlefield. Unfortunately, the U.S. and Europe are not doing great when it comes to winning bids in the developing world. In late May 2024, Uzbekistan signed an agreement with
China’s Massive Barrage In The Chip Battle
In the ongoing Sino-American trade war; China has made a massive move, in which semiconductor chip tech is a key battleground. Beijing’s latest investment into its chips is its largest yet, with $47.5 billion pumped into semiconductor R&D and manufacturing as part of the third phase of the China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund, also known as
China’s New Naval Tech: Environmental Dream and Security Nightmare
The world’s largest electric container ship, constructed by China’s COSCO Shipping Corporation, completed its first-ever voyage on April 22. This ship alone will save thousands of tons of carbon emissions in just a few trips, a feat that the climate-conscious worldwide should applaud. Carbon emissions from international shipping, vital for global trade, are upward-trending, contributing to global climate change, and must be
An ‘East Asian NATO’ is Forming
Washington hosted one of the most significant shifts in the world’s security architecture since the collapse of the Soviet Union. On April 11, an unprecedented trilateral summit brought together U.S. allies Japan and the Philippines, potentially setting the stage for a spectacular shift in Asia’s Sino-American balance of power. Read More
Russia | Change of Defense Minister: Sergei Shoigu Moved to Russia’s Security Council
Dr. Ariel Cohen provides his commentary on BBC concerning a sudden change in Russia’s defense minister and Sergei Shoigu’s move to Russia’s Security Council. In this interview, Dr. Cohen discusses the implications of these changes and what they could mean for the war in Ukraine. Watch Here
The Global Take|Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Talks-Bloomberg Daybreak Asia Edition|May 10, 2024
Tune into Bloomberg Daybreak Asia Edition for an insightful analysis from Dr. Ariel Cohen on the latest developments in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Dr. Cohen provides detailed commentary on the strategic movements, international implications, and the broader geopolitical context surrounding this intense conflict. Watch Here.
New Quills Needed for Taiwan’s ‘Porcupine’ Strategy Against China | Opinion
By Ariel Cohen and Wesley Hill Avril Hines, director of national intelligence, disclosed Thursday in Congressional testimony that Russia and China are training together for a future invasion of Taiwan. The “unlimited friendship” proclaimed by presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin in Beijing in February 2022, just before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, moved closer