Author: Marc Naigeon
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Could China’s Consumption Trap Destabilise the Global Economy?
In 2025, China recorded a merchandise trade surplus of nearly $1.2 trillion—the largest ever registered by any nation. Yet, behind this extraordinary export performance lies a deep macroeconomic paradox. While the world’s second-largest economy produces more than any other industrial power, dominates global manufacturing in clean energy sectors, and remains…
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The West’s Strategic Blind Spot: Why Has Democratic Cohesion Become a Geopolitical Asset?
For much of modern history, geopolitics was mainly understood through the language of power. The relative strength of states rested on military capability, industrial capacity and technological innovation, as well as economic performance and diplomatic influence. While that logic remains an indispensable analytical framework, it is no longer sufficient on its own. Today, a…
