America’s Iran quagmire and the failure of strategic memory

There is a particular frustration that comes with being a Cassandra in Washington. You spend three decades writing books

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I missed this news the other day. It seems bad for America that scientists and athletes are now switching allegiances to China. Like the old days when East Bloc defectors came to America but now running in reverse. If you want to work on brain-computer interfaces with a big budget, move to China. Gold medalist of Chinese descent? Compete for China and get a superior sponsorship deal. https://www.reuters.com/world/china/convicted-former-harvard-scientist-rebuilds-brain-computer-lab-china-2026-04-30/ #China #Research #USChinaRivalry
Iran war could ultimately weaken US and benefit China

The widening conflict between the United States and Iran is already reshaping the Middle East's geopolitical landscape. Supporters of Washington’s

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Satellite imagery shows rapid expansion of China's nuclear weapons infrastructure in Sichuan. Experts warn of strategic ambitions amid global rivalry. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/china-nuclear-expansion-sichuan-satellite-m7wog4pg?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Sichuan #NuclearExpansion #GlobalSecurity #USChinaRivalry
A leading Samsung Securities strategist warns that a potential AI bubble burst could reshape the US-China power dynamic, with China poised to benefit if Western AI investment falters.
#YonhapInfomax #AIBubble #SamsungSecurities #USChinaRivalry #DualUseTechnology #GlobalAIMarket #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
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Geopolitical Analyst Says Dual-Use Technologies Key in Power Rivalry—AI Bubble Burst Could Reshape US-China Landscape

A leading Samsung Securities strategist warns that a potential AI bubble burst could reshape the US-China power dynamic, with China poised to benefit if Western AI investment falters.

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Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong urges executives not to be complacent amid improved results, calling this the "last chance" to restore competitiveness as the company faces ongoing global challenges and intensifying US-China rivalry.
#YonhapInfomax #SamsungElectronics #LeeJaeYong #Competitiveness #Semiconductor #USChinaRivalry #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
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Lee Jae-yong Warns Against Complacency Over Numbers—Says 'Last Chance' to Restore Competitiveness - Yonhap Infomax

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong urges executives not to be complacent amid impro

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The TikTok Deal isn’t just business — it’s the start of a new Digital Cold War.
How data, algorithms, and power are reshaping the future of global governance.
Read the full Urdu analysis:

https://open.substack.com/pub/salmanmehdi/p/1fd

#TikTokDeal #DigitalGovernance #TechColdWar #AlgorithmWars #USChinaRivalry #GlobalPolitics #DataPrivacy #Substack #MustRead

ٹک ٹاک معاہدہ اور ڈیجیٹل دنیا کا نیا موڑ

امریکی پابندی، چینی ردعمل، اور ڈیجیٹل خودمختاری کی جنگ — کیا ہم ایک نئی "ڈیجیٹل سرد جنگ" میں داخل ہو چکے ہیں؟

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Rare earths and strategic resources are gaining investor attention amid the US-China rivalry, with Hanwha Asset Management's new ETF delivering over 100% YTD returns by targeting global producers benefiting from rising mineral prices and policy shifts.
#YonhapInfomax #RareEarths #HanwhaAssetManagement #ETF #USChinaRivalry #YTDReturns #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
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Rare Earths Emerge as Winners in US-China Power Struggle—Hanwha Asset Management Launches Strategic Resources ETF

Rare earths and strategic resources are gaining investor attention amid the US-China rivalry, with Hanwha Asset Management's new ETF delivering over 100% YTD returns by targeting global producers benefiting from rising mineral prices and policy shifts.

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Navigating a Stormy Sea: Global Economic Outlook Amidst Geopolitical Turmoil

Explore how geopolitical tensions shape the global economic outlook, disrupting markets and influencing inflation, growth, and investment.

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Hana Securities urges investors to focus on industries tied to U.S. national security—AI, defense, and digital assets—highlighting opportunities and risks for South Korean firms amid intensifying U.S.-China rivalry.
#YonhapInfomax #HanaSecurities #NationalSecurityAssets #SKHynix #USChinaRivalry #ArtificialIntelligence #Economics #FinancialMarkets #Banking #Securities #Bonds #StockMarket
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Hana Securities - 'Understanding and Securing National Security Assets Is Key to Survival'

Hana Securities urges investors to focus on industries tied to U.S. national security—AI, defense, and digital assets—highlighting opportunities and risks for South Korean firms amid intensifying U.S.-China rivalry.

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