Category Archives: Globalization

Alfred McCoy: Controlling the ‘World Island’

More on Alfred McCoy re how how H.J. Mckinder’s “world island” has shaped Western strategic thinking, here with respect to the Pacific

Trump Reaffirms Threat of Even Higher Tariffs on India; Deflationary Shock Risk for Global South

If Trump does not blink on his tariff threat against India over Russia oil buys, could his program kick of deflationary pressures?

Trump Threatens India With Secondary Sanctions Over Russian Oil Purchases. What Next?

Trump’s attempt to bully India into dropping Russian oil buys is not succeeding. What happens now?

Economists Wake Up to West’s Trade and Technology Dependence on China

Useful data on and discussion of China’s dominance of inputs and technologies essential to the West.

Former Ambassador M. K. Bhadrakumar Throws Cold Water on the Idea That India Is Keen About BRICS

Bhadrakumar explains why India does not think all that highly of BRICS.

As Tariffs Bite and Jobs Stall, New Interactive Tool Tracks How Much Trump and GOP Are Raising the Cost of Living

As Trump’s new tariffs are about to squeeze American wallets even harder, a new tool helps keep track of the damage.

Trump Is Hellbent on Derailing India’s Rise as a Great Power

Is there some logic to Trump’s 25% tariff threat against India, or is this just more pique over his limited influence?

Unexpected China Factory Contraction Confirms Deflationary Headwinds, Overcapacity

China’s leaders admit to widespread overcapacity, such as in EVs and solar panels. Faillure to solve it could generate Japan-style deflation

South America’s Sovereignty Is Being Lost in Big Tech’s Clouds

How South America and the Global South generally are selling out their automony and the promise of multipolarity for Big Tech convenience

The EU-US Trade Deal: Von der Leyen Just Subordinated the EU as the US’ Largest-Ever Vassal State

The EU submits to Trump on trade and accepts further insult via required US investment and energy purchases

As White House Touts ‘Economic Boom,’ Americans Say They’re Barely Scraping By

Despite Trump’s economic claims, with rising tariffs, just 30% of Americans say they can meet their costs per a poll from Data for Progress.

Satyajit Das: Parsing President Trump’s Real Agenda

Divining the decision rules that guide Trump’s actions.

Australia & Japan Are Seemingly Having Second Thoughts About the De Facto Asian NATO

Japan and Australia are finally questioning US exploitation. But what can they do about it?

Michael Hudson: Today’s Civilizational Conflict

A new article by Michael Hudson, an extract from an upcoming book, gives a long view of colonial exploitation and China as a counter-model