The Decline of Europe’s Economy and the Shifting Global Economic Order: A Case of Institutional and Strategic Missteps

Over the past fifteen years, Europe’s economic position has deteriorated significantly. In 2008, Europe’s GDP was roughly equal to that of the United States, with both accounting for about 25% of global GDP. However, today, the U.S. economy has surpassed $26 trillion, while Europe’s total GDP has shrunk to just over half of that. This … Continue reading The Decline of Europe’s Economy and the Shifting Global Economic Order: A Case of Institutional and Strategic Missteps →

France’s AI Gamble: A Trap of Overconfidence and Limited Capabilities

Recently, France announced a bold plan to invest €109 billion in AI over the next few years, including a strategic partnership with the UAE’s G42 to build a 1 GW data center. On the surface, this move seems to signal France’s ambition to become a key player in the global AI race. However, from an … Continue reading France’s AI Gamble: A Trap of Overconfidence and Limited Capabilities →

Divergences Between American and French Privileges in the Post-War Era

After World War II, both the United States and France, as victorious powers, secured significant strategic and economic advantages in international negotiations. The U.S., through the Bretton Woods system, established the dollar as the world’s reserve currency and secured dominant positions within the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This ensured their long-term … Continue reading Divergences Between American and French Privileges in the Post-War Era →