. In an era increasingly defined by geopolitical realignment and economic protectionism, the European Union (EU) and India are emerging as the most credible successors to global leadership, a shift accelerated by the resurgence of tariffs under a second Trump presidency. With the United States turning inward and China facing internal and external headwinds, the … Continue reading The Rise of the EU and India as Dominant Superpowers Amid Trump’s Tariffs
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February 7, 1992 – European Union treaty was signed
After suffering through centuries of bloody conflict, the nations of Western Europe finally united in the spirit of economic cooperation with the signing of the Maastricht Treaty of European Union. The treaty, signed by ministers of the European Community, called for greater economic integration, common foreign and security policies and cooperation between police and other … Continue reading February 7, 1992 – European Union treaty was signed
Australia’s relationship with China is beset with misperceptions
For all its vision and clarity, Australia's defence white paper belies a harsh truth: our relationship with China is beset with misperceptions, write Kerry Brown and Bates Gill. China is beset The Australian Defence White Paper released this month takes a strongly positive position on China. "Australia welcomes China's rise", it states, and "does not … Continue reading Australia’s relationship with China is beset with misperceptions
Australian industry groups and unions need oversight
Through the years, I have written quite a lot about trade unions. From an economic point of view, trade unions can operate like monopolists, given their ability to institute collective boycotts against businesses by calling on workers to strike. Were it not for a specific law, such activity would be illegal. To be sure, economists … Continue reading Australian industry groups and unions need oversight
June 12 2012 China Daily Mail Headlines
China could impound European planes Posted by China Daily Mail ⋅ June 12, 2012 ⋅ Leave a Comment China will take swift counter-measures that could include impounding European aircraft if the European Union punishes Chinese airlines for non-compliance with a scheme to curb carbon emissions, the China Air Transport Association (CATA) said on Tuesday. Chinese airlines, … Continue reading June 12 2012 China Daily Mail Headlines
Craig Hill 