economic statecraft
The “Board of Peace”: Decoding the Economics of Political Rebranding
Political leaders often use benevolent language to mask strategic economic motives. Investors must look beyond the rhetoric to understand the real market impact.
The Greenland Gambit: How a Diplomatic Spat Reveals the New Rules of Global Finance and Investing
A diplomatic spat over Greenland reveals the new era of geopolitical risk, impacting the economy, investing, and the future of financial technology.
The Arctic Treasure Chest: Why Denmark’s Sovereign Fund Is Doubling Down on Greenland
Denmark’s investment fund, EIFO, is targeting Greenland, signaling a new era of strategic investment in the resource-rich but fragile Arctic region.
Geopolitical Chess on the High Seas: How a Seized Oil Tanker Redefines Global Finance and Energy Risks
A US seizure of Venezuelan oil from a Russian tanker reveals a new era of economic statecraft, shaking global finance, energy trading, and investment strategy.
Crude Politics: Deconstructing the Plan to Seize Venezuelan Oil and Its Impact on Global Finance
A plan to seize 50M barrels of Venezuelan oil reveals a new era of economic statecraft, impacting global finance, investing, and the stock market.
From Opium to Algorithms: How 19th-Century Trade Wars Shape Modern Finance
A historical look at the Opium Wars reveals uncomfortable parallels to modern economic coercion, impacting everything from trading to fintech.
Caught in the Crossfire: China’s New Sanctions Signal a Wider Economic War
China’s sanctions on a South Korean firm mark a major escalation, pulling allies into the US-China trade war and creating new risks for the global economy.
The Chip War Comes to Europe: Why the Netherlands Just Nationalized a Tech Deal
The Dutch government’s move to block a Chinese-owned firm’s tech acquisition signals a new era of geopolitical risk for investors and the global economy.