The Structural Vulnerability of Free Economies to Authoritarian Infiltration: The Case of China’s Overseas Expansion Strategy

In July 2025, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins publicly warned that individuals and companies with ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) were actively purchasing farmland near US military bases, posing a serious national security threat. The US Department of the Treasury swiftly expanded its foreign direct investment review framework to cover 227 sites … Continue reading The Structural Vulnerability of Free Economies to Authoritarian Infiltration: The Case of China’s Overseas Expansion Strategy →

Palantir AI-Powered Growth, Valuation Risks, and Europe’s Privacy Puzzle

Palantir’s AI Edge Palantir Technologies has always intrigued me. Launched in 2003 by Peter Thiel and others, it started by helping U.S. intelligence and military agencies sift through chaotic data—think classified reports or satellite feeds—to fight terrorism or cyber threats. Today, it’s a powerhouse in AI-driven data analytics, serving both governments and businesses. I see … Continue reading Palantir AI-Powered Growth, Valuation Risks, and Europe’s Privacy Puzzle →

The Decline of Civilization and the Shackles of Animal Nature: A Contemporary Reflection on French Society

when we speak of the decline of modern society—particularly that of contemporary France—we must understand that this is not merely a superficial economic or political crisis. It is a far deeper crisis of civilization and thought. At the core of this crisis lies a degeneration of our thinking abilities and logical reasoning, compounded by our … Continue reading The Decline of Civilization and the Shackles of Animal Nature: A Contemporary Reflection on French Society →

A Psychological Analysis of French Confidence and Interpersonal Interaction

I have always been intrigued by the specific nature of French confidence and the sometimes blunt, even confrontational way many French people interact with one another. While self-confidence is often seen as a desirable trait, in France, this confidence sometimes takes on a sharper edge. It is not uncommon to witness situations where a French … Continue reading A Psychological Analysis of French Confidence and Interpersonal Interaction →