The Great Economic War (GEW) (Part 12: Geopolitical Go)

The Great Economic War (GEW) (Part 12: Geopolitical Go) Phuah Eng Chye (31 December 2022) Though US and China are the two main players, it is an error to frame the GEW as a Cold War or Thucydides Trap. The US, as the reigning hegemon, is naturally interested in maintaining status quo and finds it … The Great Economic War (GEW) (Part 12: Geopolitical Go)

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The Great Economic War (GEW) (Part 11: Differences between Cold War 1.0 and 2.0)

The Great Economic War (GEW) (Part 11: Differences between Cold War 1.0 and 2.0) Phuah Eng Chye (17 December 2022) Many think a new Cold War has begun. On surface, the familiar cast of players and geographical boundaries seems to justify the comparison. US and Europe on one side, Russia and China on the other. … The Great Economic War (GEW) (Part 11: Differences between Cold War 1.0 and 2.0)

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The Great Economic War (GEW) (Part 10: The semiconductor technology battlefront)

The Great Economic War (GEW) (Part 10: The semiconductor technology battlefront) Phuah Eng Chye (3 December 2022) The US reacts strongly when it feels its economic and technology leadership is threatened; as it did against Japan in the 1980s. China’s rapid economic growth and technology advance is now triggering a similar response. According to the … The Great Economic War (GEW) (Part 10: The semiconductor technology battlefront)

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