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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.
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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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🌏 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.
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The Self-Destruction of American Hegemony: Government Shutdown, Tariffs, and the Kindleberger Trap

The U.S. government shutdown and tariff wars reveal America’s retreat from global leadership. Explore how this fuels the Kindleberger Trap, destabilizes world markets, and why Japan and the EU must act to safeguard financial and trade stability.
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Stablecoins at a Crossroads: How U.S. and European Rules Are Reshaping Global Finance

Explore how U.S. and EU regulations are transforming stablecoins, reshaping global payments, boosting Treasuries, and raising new geopolitical risks.
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When Washington Stumbles, the World Shakes: Global Fallout from the 2025 U.S. Government Shutdown

The 2025 U.S. government shutdown sends shockwaves worldwide — disrupting markets, trade, tourism, and global security. Explore how Washington’s paralysis reverberates across Japan, the EU, China, India, and emerging economies.
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The Longest U.S. Government Shutdown: A 35-Day Standoff That Shook America

The 2018–2019 U.S. shutdown lasted 35 days, halting services, hurting workers, and costing billions. Discover its human and economic impact.
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Report: A Political Science Analysis of President Trump’s Criticism of the United Nations and International Organizations

President Trump denounces the United Nations as “empty words” with no real action, questioning its legitimacy and highlighting the decline of multilateralism.
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Trump at the UN: Tensions, Theater, and the Human Side of Diplomacy

On-the-ground report from the UN: Trump’s paradoxical speech, Russia’s pushback, Guterres’ struggle, and the human drama shaping global diplomacy.
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H-1B Visa Shake-Up: $100,000 Fee Changes Everything

The White House has clarified that the newly introduced US$100,000 fee on H-1B visa petitions applies only to new applicants and not to existing visa holders or renewals. Here’s what businesses and visa holders need to know.”
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The Outlook for the U.S. Economy: Employment Weakness, Policy Uncertainty, and Structural Risks

U.S. jobs are slowing, debt risks are rising, and courts challenge Trump’s tariffs. Explore Ray Dalio’s warning of 1930s-style fragility in America’s economy.
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Trump’s Intervention in the Federal Reserve: The Cook Dismissal Case and Its Implications

President Trump’s attempt to dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has ignited a legal battle over the Fed’s independence. Learn how the case, the confirmation of Stephen Miran, and the September FOMC meeting could reshape U.S. monetary policy and market stability.