geopolitics
Engineering is Critical: Three Economic Blocs and the Character of Leadership
They say 'the US innovates, China replicates, and Europe regulates.' This framing captures something real, but misses the deeper pattern. Each of the world's three major economic blocs exhibits a distinctive character—a dominant disposition shaped by professional culture, institutional history, and the backgrounds of those who lead. Understanding these characters—Engineering, Regulation, and Investment—reveals why each bloc approaches challenges differently and what democratic leaders must learn from all three.
Is this 'Dark Versailles?'
Is the latest proposal for peace between Russia and Ukraine inspired by the Treaty of Versailles (or is it all in my head)?
Presidential Election in Ireland
Something about the president of Ireland and the election in 2025.
Stuck in the middle
Bully to the left of me, Bully to the right of me, Stuck in the middle with whom?