The REEs Quantum Cold War: U.S., China, and the New Age of Strategic Supercomputing
The world is entering a new Cold War—one not waged with missiles or tanks, but with algorithms, qubits, and rare earth elements. As quantum computing promises to crack encryption, optimize logistics, and revolutionize warfare, the global superpowers of the 21st century are drawing new battle lines. Quantum computing is rewriting the global balance of power, […]
The Rise of Free Trade and the Decline of Tariffs: 1945 to 2000
The end of World War II marked the beginning of an extraordinary shift in global trade policy. While the early 20th century was defined by economic nationalism and protectionism, the post-1945 era saw the rise of free trade as a cornerstone of American economic strategy. Driven by a belief in global integration and mutual prosperity, […]