national security
America’s Achilles’ Heel: Why Our Critical Mineral Dependency is a Homegrown Crisis
America’s reliance on foreign rare earths isn’t a China problem; it’s a domestic crisis fueled by a broken regulatory and financial system.
The Dragon and the Pound: Why UK’s Economic Ties with China Outweigh a Public Spy Hunt
Sir Vince Cable argues for prioritizing the UK’s vital trade with China over public spy hunts, a pragmatic stance crucial for the economy and investors.
The State Strikes Back: Why the Nexperia Takeover Signals a New Era for Global Investing
The potential Dutch state takeover of Nexperia signals a new era of state intervention, reshaping global finance, investing, and the stock market.
A Dangerous Double Game? Why the UK’s Mixed Signals on China Threaten the Economy
The UK’s mixed signals on China create a fog of uncertainty, threatening the economy and creating hidden risks for investors and financial markets.
Wall Street’s New Barracks: Why the US Army is Courting Private Equity for a $150 Billion Overhaul
The US Army is in talks with private equity giants like KKR and Apollo to fund a massive $150bn infrastructure overhaul, a landmark public-private shift.
ESG vs. National Security: How Fintech is Arming the UK’s Defence Sector
UK defence SMEs, struggling with traditional bank funding due to ESG rules, are turning to fintech for innovative financing to meet surging production demands.
The Collateral Damage of the Tech Cold War: What a Failed Spy Case Reveals About US-China Economic Strategy
The collapse of a high-profile spy case reveals the deep flaws in US economic strategy toward China, with major implications for investors and business leaders.
Shadows Over the City: Why the Dropped UK-China Spy Charges Rattle the Financial World
A dropped UK-China spy case raises alarms beyond politics, signaling rising geopolitical risks with deep implications for the UK economy and investors.
Titans, Tensions, and Tech: Decoding the Mixed Signals of the Global Economy
Private equity faces a new reality, Wall Street banks post paradoxical profits, and geopolitics reshapes the tech industry. A look at the global economy.
Geopolitical Tremors: How a UK-China Spy Case Could Reshape Investment Landscapes
A UK-China spy case reveals the delicate balance between national security and economic stability, with major implications for finance, investing, and the economy.
Caught in the Crossfire: How a US Ultimatum Sparked a Dutch Chipmaker Seizure
A US ultimatum over a chipmaker’s Chinese chief forced the Netherlands’ hand. This is more than a takeover; it’s a glimpse into the future of tech.
The Price of Politics: Why Your Next Global Deal Could Come with a Hefty Discount
The Nexperia case in the Netherlands heralds a new era of M&A, where geopolitical risk forces a “political risk discount” on international deals.