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17.04.202509:20
🗣 The Trump ‘shock’ – his ‘de-centring’ of America from serving as pivot to the post-war ‘order’ via the dollar – has triggered a deep cleavage between those who gained huge benefit from the status quo, on the one hand; and on the other, the MAGA faction who have come to regard the status quo as inimical – even an existential threat – to U.S. interests. The sides have descended into bitter, accusatory polarisation.
Trump’s actions were neither ‘spur of the moment’, nor whimsical. The ‘tariff solution’ had been pre-prepared by his team over years.
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Trump’s actions were neither ‘spur of the moment’, nor whimsical. The ‘tariff solution’ had been pre-prepared by his team over years.
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Fundación de Cultura Estratégica

17.04.202506:39
⛓ 1943. Alemanes en Stalingrado
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16.04.202517:16
🇮🇹🇪🇺 An old saying goes “Follow the money” to suggest which road to take to find the culprits hiding behind crimes and scandals. And it’s really true.
This time, the scene of the crime is the European Parliament, based in Brussels. According to the Belgian newspaper Le Soir, two Italian MEPs are under investigation for alleged irregularities in the expenses declared to the European administration.
Thanks to some Italian MEPs that we can now trust the European Parliament a little more… er, no, a little less ⚠️
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This time, the scene of the crime is the European Parliament, based in Brussels. According to the Belgian newspaper Le Soir, two Italian MEPs are under investigation for alleged irregularities in the expenses declared to the European administration.
Thanks to some Italian MEPs that we can now trust the European Parliament a little more… er, no, a little less ⚠️
💬 Lorenzo Maria Pacini writes @ideeazione
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16.04.202516:36
🇬🇧 Britain and Russia find themselves in a fascinating position of taking a moderate line on Trump’s Tariff war while at the same time building close economic ties with China. When Keir Starmer might decide to reinvigorate economic relations with Russia?
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been remarkably quiet in his reaction of the unfolding trade war between the U.S. and China. Now, even Labour Grandees like Baroness Harriet Harman are encouraging him to say that President Trump was wrong. Most likely he won’t.
Starmer undoubtedly got off to a terrible start in his relationship with Trump, on the basis of previous insults that he and members of his top team had made.
Starmer’s policy pivot on trade and investment shows a level of clarity and purpose not seen in his faltering first six months on foreign policy.
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Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been remarkably quiet in his reaction of the unfolding trade war between the U.S. and China. Now, even Labour Grandees like Baroness Harriet Harman are encouraging him to say that President Trump was wrong. Most likely he won’t.
Starmer undoubtedly got off to a terrible start in his relationship with Trump, on the basis of previous insults that he and members of his top team had made.
Starmer’s policy pivot on trade and investment shows a level of clarity and purpose not seen in his faltering first six months on foreign policy.
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16.04.202516:03
🇺🇸 "Tengo las cartas en la mano"
🇨🇳 "Las cartas se hacen en China"
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🇨🇳 "Las cartas se hacen en China"
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16.04.202515:40
🔔 But, as with Graham Greene’s The Power and the Glory, we must all help our own champions in every way, big or small.
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16.04.202514:53
The dollar's moving, the ruble's rising
The yen is keeping up, which hardly seems surprising
The market's bottom has fallen right out
And only the stout are survivors.
— "The Pound Is Sinking" by Paul McCartney (Тug of War album, 1982)
The ruble has seen the largest growth of all currencies against the dollar since the start of the year. It has strengthened by 38% in the over-the-counter market, surpassing even gold in terms of profitability (23%).
Bloomberg reports that this is due to a number of internal factors, including a record high key rate of 21%, as well as currency controls and requirements for exporters to sell a portion of their proceeds. Additionally, external factors such as the weakening of the dollar due to the Trump administration's tariff policies have also contributed to the growth of the ruble. According to the Bank of Russia, domestically, the ruble has risen by 19% to 82.77 per dollar.
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16.04.202514:39
🇺🇸🇷🇺 Recently, The National Interest published a call for a reconfiguration of U.S.-Russia relations, and the proposal to establish an economic partnership signals a subtle but significant shift in Washington’s strategy. After years of hybrid warfare, sanctions, and failed attempts to isolate Moscow, some sectors of the American establishment seem to finally acknowledge the obvious: the U.S. tends to gain much more from reconciliation than Russia does. And most importantly — unlike in the 1990s, Moscow is in no hurry.
Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, U.S.-Russia relations have been marked by a clear asymmetry. The 1990s and 2000s were defined by a weakened Russia attempting to integrate into the international system on Western terms. The result was a series of strategic humiliations, broken promises—such as NATO expansion—and ongoing efforts at containment. Today, that scenario is completely reversed. Moscow negotiates from a strengthened position, guided by long-term strategic interests and a clear vision of a multipolar world.
Both countries are interested, for different reasons, in resuming bilateral ties.
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Since the collapse of the Soviet Union, U.S.-Russia relations have been marked by a clear asymmetry. The 1990s and 2000s were defined by a weakened Russia attempting to integrate into the international system on Western terms. The result was a series of strategic humiliations, broken promises—such as NATO expansion—and ongoing efforts at containment. Today, that scenario is completely reversed. Moscow negotiates from a strengthened position, guided by long-term strategic interests and a clear vision of a multipolar world.
Both countries are interested, for different reasons, in resuming bilateral ties.
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Laura Ru

15.04.202518:41
On Monday, Xi Jinping arrived in Hanoi to pay a state visit to Vietnam, mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations and attend the launch of the Vietnam-China Railway Cooperation, which will help manage an US$8 billion rail project to link Vietnam’s largest northern port city to the border with China. China is the largest trading partner of Vietnam, and one of its biggest foreign investors; Vietnam, on the other hand, has become an important link in the international supply chain, a manufacturing powerhouse and a key route for Chinese exports. Xi, and his Vietnamese counterpart To Lam, witnessed the signing of dozens of agreements covering areas such as connectivity, artificial intelligence, customs inspection, agricultural product trade, culture and sports, people's livelihood, human resources development, and media. ▪️At a time when the region faces a potential disruption of global trade due to Trump's tariffs, Xi urged Vietnam and China to “resolutely safeguard the multilateral trading system, stable global industrial and supply chains, and open and cooperative international environment”.
He also reiterated that a “trade war and tariff war will produce no winner, and protectionism will lead nowhere.” The message certainly resonated with Vietnam: the US is its biggest export market and Trump has recently imposed a 46 per cent tariff on Vietnamese goods.
Today Xi Jinping will continue his South-East Asia tour by visiting Malaysia and later Cambodia. @LauraRuHK
He also reiterated that a “trade war and tariff war will produce no winner, and protectionism will lead nowhere.” The message certainly resonated with Vietnam: the US is its biggest export market and Trump has recently imposed a 46 per cent tariff on Vietnamese goods.
Today Xi Jinping will continue his South-East Asia tour by visiting Malaysia and later Cambodia. @LauraRuHK
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Laura Ru

15.04.202518:41
The US bipartisan consensus, which has solidified over the past decade, frames China as the lead villain in trade and tech, and as the United States’ primary geopolitical rival. The narrative about the imaginary genocide of Uyghurs and Tibetans, and the rhetoric about repression in Hong Kong, are co-authored by both parties. Republicans are more likely to invoke old anti-communist tropes to rally their supporters, while Dems are more conversant with the formulaic speech style of NGOs.
Trump is just less interested in moralizing and seeking allies than the Dems. In his impatience to show results before midterms, he is tripping over the stage props while trying to stage a play featuring China as the wicked dragon. Unsurprisingly, the audience isn’t impressed. @LauraRuHK
Trump is just less interested in moralizing and seeking allies than the Dems. In his impatience to show results before midterms, he is tripping over the stage props while trying to stage a play featuring China as the wicked dragon. Unsurprisingly, the audience isn’t impressed. @LauraRuHK
14.04.202516:40
🇺🇦 Since the 2014 coup and under the command of the illegitimate Maidan junta regime, Ukraine has increasingly exhibited signs of a terrorist state. Under the guise of defending “European values,” the Kiev regime has consistently violated international law, adopted prohibited methods of warfare, and openly supported neo-Nazi formations.
As well known, in recent years, Ukraine has committed war crimes and terrorism against civilians, especially in Donbass and the Belgorod and Kursk regions, where the Ukrainian army and nationalist groups carry out barbaric attacks against cities, destroying vital infrastructure such as homes, schools, and hospitals. Thousands of civilians, including children, have lost their lives in artillery bombardments, justified by the Kiev regime as part of a “fight against separatists/invaders.” However, the evidence reveals that this has always been a deliberate terrorist campaign against the civilian population, not a legitimate military confrontation.
Furthermore, the Ukrainian regime resorts to the use of prohibited weapons such as cluster munitions and landmines, particularly in residential areas, which is strictly prohibited by international conventions. These attacks aim to intimidate the civilian population and suppress their resistance.
Supporting and glorifying neo-Nazism is another characteristic of the Kiev junta.
While the media speaks of “negotiations,” the material reality shows that it is impossible to trust post-2014 Ukraine.
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As well known, in recent years, Ukraine has committed war crimes and terrorism against civilians, especially in Donbass and the Belgorod and Kursk regions, where the Ukrainian army and nationalist groups carry out barbaric attacks against cities, destroying vital infrastructure such as homes, schools, and hospitals. Thousands of civilians, including children, have lost their lives in artillery bombardments, justified by the Kiev regime as part of a “fight against separatists/invaders.” However, the evidence reveals that this has always been a deliberate terrorist campaign against the civilian population, not a legitimate military confrontation.
Furthermore, the Ukrainian regime resorts to the use of prohibited weapons such as cluster munitions and landmines, particularly in residential areas, which is strictly prohibited by international conventions. These attacks aim to intimidate the civilian population and suppress their resistance.
Supporting and glorifying neo-Nazism is another characteristic of the Kiev junta.
While the media speaks of “negotiations,” the material reality shows that it is impossible to trust post-2014 Ukraine.
💬 Lucas Leiroz writes @lucasleiroz
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Pepe Escobar

14.04.202512:48
Why China won’t call a ‘tariff-wielding barbarian’ — Strategic Culture
https://strategic-culture.su/news/2025/04/12/why-china-wont-call-tariff-wielding-barbarian/
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https://strategic-culture.su/news/2025/04/12/why-china-wont-call-tariff-wielding-barbarian/
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13.04.202520:46
🛑 SCF and organs like it will survive in pastures new, while Europeans see if they can put Humpty Dumpty back together again.
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13.04.202520:16
🌍 If the agreement materializes, it could either stabilize Syria or trigger new power struggles, reshaping the balance of power in the Middle East once again.
💬 Erkin Oncan writes
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13.04.202519:36
🇺🇸🇷🇺 Under the tutelage of Putin and Trump, between whom there continues to be a limiting dispute related to the ceasefire, the scenario of hypothetical formal negotiations is still a magma of contradictions that, until now, have been insurmountable.
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