Trump-Putin Meeting in Alaska: Moral Victory for Moscow?
The meeting between Trump and Putin in Alaska did not achieve advances towards peace in Ukraine, despite the cordiality and the rehabilitation of Putin. The international press sees Putin as the moral winner, leaving Trump dissatisfied. The war in Ukraine persists and no significant agreements were reached.
Trump and Putin in Anchorage: Facts and Perceptions
The Trump-Putin summit in Anchorage sought a fair peace amidst a complex political narrative. Both parties tried to strengthen their images and not give in to persecutions.
The Costs of the US Withdrawal from UNESCO
The U.S. withdrawal from UNESCO means losing the opportunity to participate in global conversations on education, culture, and science, as well as collaborating on peaceful solutions to global challenges. UNESCO promotes international cooperation in these fields and its membership has benefited the U.S. in terms of security, artificial intelligence, educational planning, data, and world peace.
How Aggressive AI Chip Export Bans to China Could Backfire
Aggressive barriers to exporting AI chips to China could strengthen its own development and weaken US leadership in this area. Shifting policies and uncertainty over chip sales, such as Nvidia’s H100, could empower Chinese companies like Huawei and affect the US.
Transatlantic Rent-Seeking in the Face of Energy Insecurity and Geopolitical Crises
The new EU-US trade agreement imposes tariffs on European exports and requires energy investments and purchases. European dependence on the US could increase, generating economic instability and undermining strategic autonomy, favorable to China.