Articles
The West was never the whole world. It’s time to move on.
Western social science has made three metaphysical mistakes. The first was to assume...
The Dream Palace of the West
In his essay “The West’s Last Chance” (January/February 2026), Alexander Stubb, the...
GBA: One of the Seven Wonders of the World
I first saw Shenzhen in 1975. I have seen it again several times, including most...
Passing the torch: From West to East
Covid-19 sent a metaphysical message to humanity. We have not grasped it. What was the...
How Trump’s tariffs could benefit Asean in the long run
While the tariffs may undermine the bloc’s growth in the short term, they are spurring...
Trump vs. a United ASEAN
The US economy is formidable, and Donald Trump’s tariffs may well undermine ASEAN’s...
The Diplomat – American Democracy Versus Chinese Governance: The Ultimate Contest
U.S. democracy is viewed as failing, while Chinese governance is seen as succeeding. And...
Bloomberg – History Shows How India Can Catch Up With China
India’s trade routes and intra-Asian ties flourished long before Europeans arrived,...
Europe Needs a Complete Strategic Reboot
If the continent’s leaders can’t make tough choices themselves, they should let their...
It’s Time for Europe to Do the Unthinkable
Desperate times call for desperate measures. And as my geopolitical gurus taught me, one...