France’s Quiet Decline: A Perfect Storm of Debt, Welfare, and Cultural Fractures

I’ve always been fascinated by France, its art, its history, its ability to command the global stage with strikes, protests, or Macron’s grand speeches. But lately, when I look beneath the surface, I see a country sinking into a slow, silent crisis. France is grappling with a ballooning public debt, a rigid welfare system, a … Continue reading France’s Quiet Decline: A Perfect Storm of Debt, Welfare, and Cultural Fractures →

A Reexamination of France through the Lens of Common Sense and Data Discrepancies

I’d like to discuss a topic that I’ve been reflecting on for quite some time: how France’s immigration policy affects its economy and culture, particularly the significant gap between official data and reality. Many might think immigration is just a matter of numbers going up or down, but in my view, it involves much deeper … Continue reading A Reexamination of France through the Lens of Common Sense and Data Discrepancies →

Challenges of France’s Immigration Ecosystem, Economic Transformation Strategies of Gulf States, and Reflections on the Global Landscape

I aim to explore, through this analysis, the deteriorating immigration ecosystem in France and its profound impact on the nation’s social and economic fabric, while contrasting this with the economic transformation strategies of Gulf states under their 2030 visions, and reflecting on the broader implications for the global economic order. From the challenges posed by … Continue reading Challenges of France’s Immigration Ecosystem, Economic Transformation Strategies of Gulf States, and Reflections on the Global Landscape →

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 →