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Erdogan y Trump se estrechan la mano en la Oficina Oval.
Globalization

A Strong Bond Renewed: Erdogan Returns to the White House After Four Years

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan returns to the White House after 4 years to meet with Donald Trump, showing a connection based on their vision of the global order and disdain for liberal hegemony. Both leaders seek to highlight short-term victories, such as the purchase of Boeing planes and Trump’s possible support for Turkey’s return to the F-35 program. They seek to expand trade and align on foreign policy, despite challenges such as the conflict with Israel and the dispute over the S-400 missiles.

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Mapa que ilustra las rutas de evasión comercial de China a los EE. UU.
Globalization

Is China evading US tariffs through Mexico and Canada?

The document analyzes whether China evades US tariffs through transshipments via Mexico and Canada, incorporation into North American supply chains, and investment in both countries. Evidence of evasion is found mainly through Mexico, and to a lesser extent, Canada. Adjusting trade data for price increases, it is concluded that while evasion is reduced, evidence of this behavior still persists.

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La sede de la FCC con Brendan Carr y Donald Trump en imágenes cercanas.
Globalization

Beyond Kimmel: The FCC controversy reveals a greater struggle for free speech.

The reboot of Jimmy Kimmel’s program by ABC does not alleviate concerns about freedom of speech. The FCC’s actions under Brendan Carr warn of drastic future changes in the media ecosystem. Carr, aligned with Trump, seeks to punish media companies and erode the First Amendment by pressuring broadcasters. Trump threatens to revoke broadcast licenses of critical networks. Carr also seeks to expand media concentration, allowing greater authoritarian control over information.

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Un mapa de Europa con infraestructura de defensa y tecnológica interconectada.
Politics

How Europe Can Thrive in a Multipolar World?

Europe faces challenges with Russian military aggression and Chinese technological advancements. The EU must seek strategic autonomy, reform policies, strengthen the defense industry, promote AI, and create an innovation agency for dual-use technologies. Additionally, drive a digital euro, integrate electrical grids, foster a circular economy for critical materials, and reform fiscal rules. Globally, avoid protectionism, lead rule-based trade agendas, and protect global public goods.

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