Europe’s Hollow Prosperity: A Critical Look at France’s Decline Through Taiwan’s Resilience

Alright, let’s dive into this. Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, who also served as Denmark’s Prime Minister, spoke at the Yushan Forum in Taiwan on March 17-18, 2025, and he didn’t pull any punches. He noted that Europe has been riding on cheap Russian natural gas, low-cost Chinese goods, and the military shield … Continue reading Europe’s Hollow Prosperity: A Critical Look at France’s Decline Through Taiwan’s Resilience →

Analyzing the Elite Perspective of François Villeroy de Galhau: Economic Thought Divergence Between Europe and the US Amidst the Plight of the Middle Class

François Villeroy de Galhau, the Governor of the Banque de France and a member of the European Central Bank’s Governing Council, recently issued a stark warning about the United States’ growing support for cryptocurrencies and non-bank financial institutions, suggesting that such policies could sow the seeds for a future global financial crisis. In an interview … Continue reading Analyzing the Elite Perspective of François Villeroy de Galhau: Economic Thought Divergence Between Europe and the US Amidst the Plight of the Middle Class →

Economic Perspective: Trump’s Policies and France’s Structural Challenges

Contextual Logic and Economic Framework As of March 15, 2025, Donald Trump’s presidency, just six weeks in, has already begun to reshape global economic and geopolitical landscapes. His high-tariff approach seeks to shield U.S. industries and narrow the trade deficit, yet it has sparked market volatility and shifts in expectations. Concurrently, uncertainties—such as a potential … Continue reading Economic Perspective: Trump’s Policies and France’s Structural Challenges →

Reptilian Roots of France’s Decline

I’d like to dive into France’s current socioeconomic predicament, blending insights from behavioral economics with neuroscience, specifically the “reptilian brain” concept to unpack why this beacon of liberty and equality is stuck in a structural rut. The heart of the issue isn’t merely economic statistics; it’s a primal, unevolved pattern I’ll call “reptilian culture,” manifesting … Continue reading Reptilian Roots of France’s Decline →