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Invest

Platinum Outlook 2025–2030: The Industrial Precious Metal Poised for a Rebound

Platinum is entering a new bull phase as supply deficits, hydrogen demand, and industrial recovery reshape the market. Discover why economists expect it to outperform gold between 2025 and 2030.
Russia

“The Nuclear Shadow over Diplomacy” — How Trump’s Test Order Reframed Global Power Before the Xi Summit

Just before meeting Xi Jinping, President Trump ordered the Pentagon to restart nuclear testing — a move echoing Russia’s Poseidon launch and redefining global deterrence as psychological warfare.
GOLD

🪙 Global Gold Surge 2025: An Economist’s Strategic Report

Gold prices hit record highs above $3,900/oz in 2025. Discover how global uncertainty, Fed policy shifts, and de-dollarization are reshaping the world economy and driving the gold boom.
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🌍 Greenland’s Rare Earth Frontier: Strategic Economics and Global Power Competition

Greenland’s vast rare earth deposits are reshaping global geopolitics. The U.S., EU, and China are racing to secure Arctic mineral supply chains vital for clean energy and defense industries.
Japan

On the Deck of the USS George Washington: Trump and Prime Minister Takaichi Unveil a “New Golden Age” for the U.S.–Japan Alliance

On October 28, 2025, President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held a historic summit aboard the USS George Washington in Yokosuka.Their powerful speeches marked the start of a “new golden age” for the U.S.–Japan alliance — blending military symbolism, strategic messaging, and rare-earth cooperation in a bold act of diplomatic theatre.
China

Wang Yi’s Visit to Europe: Implications for EU–China Relations and China’s CEE Strategy

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to Italy and Switzerland highlights China’s new approach to EU–China relations—balancing de-risking, trade, and financial diplomacy across Europe.
Middle East

UK–India Strategic Partnership under “Vision 2035”: A New Chapter in Global Alignment

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to India marks a new phase in the UK–India Vision 2035 partnership—strengthening trade, defense, technology, and green cooperation across the Indo-Pacific.
Japan

Japan’sMinamitorishima Rare Earth Mud Project: Balancing Global Risks and Japan’s Business Opportunities

Japan’s Minamitorishima rare earth mud project aims to secure critical minerals from the deep sea, reducing dependence on China. Explore the technological, environmental, and geopolitical risks, and discover how this initiative could create new industries, strengthen supply chains, and position Japan as a global leader in responsible resource development.
Japan

Rare Earth Strategies in the EU and Japan: Industrial Policy and Geopolitical Risk Management

Discover how the EU and Japan are reshaping rare earth strategies to reduce dependence on China. From Japan’s deep-sea exploration and recycling innovations to the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act and green industry push, learn how both regions aim to secure sustainable supply chains.
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U.S. Investment Strategy in Greenland’s Rare Earth Mine: A Cornerstone of the “China-Free” Supply Chain

The United States is investing in Greenland’s Tanbreez rare earth project through loans, equity stakes, and supply contracts. Learn how this move reshapes global supply chains, reduces dependence on China, and strengthens U.S. industrial and defense security.
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When Energy Infrastructure Becomes a Battlefield — The Nord Stream Sabotage and the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Crisis

The Nord Stream sabotage and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power crisis highlight how energy infrastructure has become a weapon of war. Discover the global economic implications, risks to Europe and Japan, and why coordinated energy security and financial stability strategies are urgently needed.
Japan

🌏 The U.S.–China Economic Rivalry and Rising Geopolitical Risks

The United States and China are locked in a fierce battle over technology, trade, and resources. Discover how this rivalry is driving global inflation, reshaping supply chains, and heightening geopolitical risks in 2025 — explained in simple terms for students and professionals alike.
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U.S. Government Shutdown 2025 — The Self-Destruction of a Hegemon and the Unraveling of Global Stability

The 2025 U.S. government shutdown affects 800,000 workers and signals America’s retreat from global leadership. Learn how this crisis accelerates the Kindleberger Trap, destabilizes markets, and why Japan and the EU must step up to safeguard global stability.