China and the U.S. are locked in an increasingly intense rivalry when it comes to national security and economic competition. American leaders frequently identify China as their greatest long-term challenger. At a recent Monday Club event in New York, the situation between the two countries were discussed. There are many fundamental differences between the countries…
The controversial global banking giant HSBC with more than 200,000 is in the news again. This time the HSBC executive Sherard Cowper-Coles, HSBC’s head of public affairs, apologizes after calling the UK weak for following U.S. lead over China, pulling back on business with China. HSBC makes a large proportion of its profit in mainland…
There are many aspects of the ongoing global climate change and what governments are doing to find solutions. The list is long but to mention a few: ending our reliance on fossil fuels, greater energy efficiency, more use of renewable energy, better forestry management and sustainable agriculture, climate friendly industrial solutions and so forth.The U.S….
Two weeks ago, Russia appeared to be close to a new revolution threatening Putin and his government. Vevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of the Wagner mercenary group, agreed to relocate its troops to Belarus after calling off a march on Moscow to potentially remove the Russian leadership. There were negotiations and, in the end, Russia agreed…
President Biden recently decided to embark on a nationwide tour touting his success of the economy during the last two years. With the 2024 election campaign gearing up, the president is presenting a public relations blitz showcasing his achievements. He calls it Bidenomics. Given all tremendous challenges due to the pandemic, the fact that the…
