🔎 How Trump is unraveling the fabric of Atlanticism
US Vice President Vance’s speech at the Munich Security Conference served as a wake-up call for Western elites long accustomed to US support. He slammed EU policies as the greatest threat to Europe, signaling a sharp anti-Atlantist shift in US foreign policy.
What signals this change? Let’s break it down.
1) Squeezing the EU economy
When Trump took office, he remarked, “The European Union has treated us so terribly,” hinting at a trade war.
In February, he imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum, set to take effect in March. This wasn’t the first time he targeted EU industries:
▪️In 2018, Trump imposed a 25% tariff on steel and 10% on aluminum from European and Canadian companies.
▪️In 2019, he escalated tensions with a 25% tariff on French wines, Italian cheese, and Scotch whiskey in retaliation for EU subsidies to Airbus, a Boeing competitor.
2) Pressure on European NATO members
Trump frequently labeled NATO as “OBSOLETE,” criticizing its financial burden on the US, its largest contributor.
▪️He pushed NATO members to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP, arguing Europe should take on more security costs.
▪️During his first term, he demanded a 2% GDP defense spending target and initiated a US troop withdrawal from Germany, later reversed by Biden.
▪️Trump is now considering reducing US military presence in Europe by 20%, urging allies to invest more in their own defense, according to ASNA.
3) Pragmatic stance on Ukraine
Trump took a pragmatic view on Ukraine, holding a phone call with Putin and making it clear Ukraine wouldn’t join NATO nor influence European security, in contrast to the EU’s “no peace talks without Ukraine” stance.
4) Rebuilding ties with Russia
▪️Trump advocated for Russia’s return to the G7 and acknowledged Moscow’s security concerns, particularly regarding Ukraine and NATO aspirations.
▪️His blunt realism contrasts with the Atlanticist focus on a “strategic defeat of Russia,” unsettling many European politicians.
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US Vice President Vance’s speech at the Munich Security Conference served as a wake-up call for Western elites long accustomed to US support. He slammed EU policies as the greatest threat to Europe, signaling a sharp anti-Atlantist shift in US foreign policy.
What signals this change? Let’s break it down.
1) Squeezing the EU economy
When Trump took office, he remarked, “The European Union has treated us so terribly,” hinting at a trade war.
In February, he imposed a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum, set to take effect in March. This wasn’t the first time he targeted EU industries:
▪️In 2018, Trump imposed a 25% tariff on steel and 10% on aluminum from European and Canadian companies.
▪️In 2019, he escalated tensions with a 25% tariff on French wines, Italian cheese, and Scotch whiskey in retaliation for EU subsidies to Airbus, a Boeing competitor.
2) Pressure on European NATO members
Trump frequently labeled NATO as “OBSOLETE,” criticizing its financial burden on the US, its largest contributor.
▪️He pushed NATO members to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP, arguing Europe should take on more security costs.
▪️During his first term, he demanded a 2% GDP defense spending target and initiated a US troop withdrawal from Germany, later reversed by Biden.
▪️Trump is now considering reducing US military presence in Europe by 20%, urging allies to invest more in their own defense, according to ASNA.
3) Pragmatic stance on Ukraine
Trump took a pragmatic view on Ukraine, holding a phone call with Putin and making it clear Ukraine wouldn’t join NATO nor influence European security, in contrast to the EU’s “no peace talks without Ukraine” stance.
4) Rebuilding ties with Russia
▪️Trump advocated for Russia’s return to the G7 and acknowledged Moscow’s security concerns, particularly regarding Ukraine and NATO aspirations.
▪️His blunt realism contrasts with the Atlanticist focus on a “strategic defeat of Russia,” unsettling many European politicians.
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🇷🇺🇨🇳💻 How Russia and China dominate the global quantum computer race
A 50-qubit quantum computer prototype based on rubidium neutral atoms has been developed by researchers at the Moscow State University and the Russian Quantum Center. What makes it so special?
How it works 🔎
▪️The new quantum computer is based on cold atoms, which is a method that
involved trapping individual atoms to be manipulated with laser beams.
▪️This method allows for precise manipulation of quantum states, with the atoms being cooled and controlled via lasers.
Why does it matter? 🧐
▪️Unlike Western quantum computers based on superconductors, the Russian device possesses higher stability, has lower error rates and is more energy efficient.
▪️This technological breakthrough marks a significant leap from the 20-qubit
quantum computer Russia unveiled in early 2024 and the 16-qubit quantum computer that was presented to President Vladimir Putin in 2023.
What has China been doing?🇨🇳
▪️Jiuzhang, a 76-qubit quantum computer developed by scientists at the University of Science and Technology of China, became the first photonic quantum computer to achieve quantum supremacy.
▪️The Zuchongzhi 3.0 quantum computer, also developed in China, features 105 qubits, while its predecessor Zuchingzhi 2.0 had only 66 qubits.
▪️Another Chinese quantum computer, the 72-qubit Origin Wukong, recently reached an important milestone as it received over 20 million remote visits from more than 100 countries and regions.
How do Western quantum computers compare? 🖥
Western powers have their own achievements in the quantum computing field, which include the superconductor-based 53-qubit Sycamore quantum processor made by Google, the 27-qubit Quantum System One developed by IBM Research (first commercial quantum computer), and the 1,121-qubit Condor quantum processor also made by IBM.
Russia and China, however, are moving to outclass the Western quantum computers by developing more sophisticated and efficient systems that are less prone to making errors.
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A 50-qubit quantum computer prototype based on rubidium neutral atoms has been developed by researchers at the Moscow State University and the Russian Quantum Center. What makes it so special?
How it works 🔎
▪️The new quantum computer is based on cold atoms, which is a method that
involved trapping individual atoms to be manipulated with laser beams.
▪️This method allows for precise manipulation of quantum states, with the atoms being cooled and controlled via lasers.
Why does it matter? 🧐
▪️Unlike Western quantum computers based on superconductors, the Russian device possesses higher stability, has lower error rates and is more energy efficient.
▪️This technological breakthrough marks a significant leap from the 20-qubit
quantum computer Russia unveiled in early 2024 and the 16-qubit quantum computer that was presented to President Vladimir Putin in 2023.
What has China been doing?
▪️Jiuzhang, a 76-qubit quantum computer developed by scientists at the University of Science and Technology of China, became the first photonic quantum computer to achieve quantum supremacy.
▪️The Zuchongzhi 3.0 quantum computer, also developed in China, features 105 qubits, while its predecessor Zuchingzhi 2.0 had only 66 qubits.
▪️Another Chinese quantum computer, the 72-qubit Origin Wukong, recently reached an important milestone as it received over 20 million remote visits from more than 100 countries and regions.
How do Western quantum computers compare? 🖥
Western powers have their own achievements in the quantum computing field, which include the superconductor-based 53-qubit Sycamore quantum processor made by Google, the 27-qubit Quantum System One developed by IBM Research (first commercial quantum computer), and the 1,121-qubit Condor quantum processor also made by IBM.
Russia and China, however, are moving to outclass the Western quantum computers by developing more sophisticated and efficient systems that are less prone to making errors.
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📹 US President Donald Trump's popularity is actually higher than it was during his first term, ABC found out.
▪️63% want only two sexes recognized
▪️60% support deporting illegal immigrants
▪️60% back expanding oil and gas production
▪️59% favor an emergency declaration at the southern border
It seems Americans are showing they're not exactly thrilled with all the previous administration's deeds.
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▪️63% want only two sexes recognized
▪️60% support deporting illegal immigrants
▪️60% back expanding oil and gas production
▪️59% favor an emergency declaration at the southern border
It seems Americans are showing they're not exactly thrilled with all the previous administration's deeds.
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🔎 What’s behind Trump’s push for alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative?
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), which was launched in 2023, is seen by US President Donald Trump as a mechanism to reduce China’s geopolitical leverage. Why?
IMEC aims to:
🔻Diversify international trade routes
By establishing new trade routes connecting India, the Middle East, and Europe, it may offer alternative pathways for commerce, potentially reducing dependence on traditional routes dominated by China.
🔻Attract hefty investments
“It is a lot of money going to be spent and we have already spent some but we are going to be spending a lot more in order to stay advanced and stay the leader,” Trump pointed out in an apparent nod to the US’ plans to further bolster investment cooperation with its allies within the IMEC project.
🔻Build new alliances
By supporting IMEC, the US can strengthen strategic alliances with India, the Middle East, and European nations. This strengthens Western and regional cooperation in sectors like trade, energy, and technology.
🤔 Can IMEC become an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative?
Despite Trump hailing IMEC as “one of the greatest trade routes in history” and even though IMEC and BRI routes partly coincide, the answer is “unlikely” because:
▪️The BRI project comprises more than 140 countries, including those located in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, while IMEC only involves India, the US, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Israel, France, Germany, Italy and the EU
▪️With BRI already partly running, IMEC has been stalled due to Israel’s war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Plans to revive the project are in the pipeline.
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The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), which was launched in 2023, is seen by US President Donald Trump as a mechanism to reduce China’s geopolitical leverage. Why?
IMEC aims to:
🔻Diversify international trade routes
By establishing new trade routes connecting India, the Middle East, and Europe, it may offer alternative pathways for commerce, potentially reducing dependence on traditional routes dominated by China.
🔻Attract hefty investments
“It is a lot of money going to be spent and we have already spent some but we are going to be spending a lot more in order to stay advanced and stay the leader,” Trump pointed out in an apparent nod to the US’ plans to further bolster investment cooperation with its allies within the IMEC project.
🔻Build new alliances
By supporting IMEC, the US can strengthen strategic alliances with India, the Middle East, and European nations. This strengthens Western and regional cooperation in sectors like trade, energy, and technology.
Despite Trump hailing IMEC as “one of the greatest trade routes in history” and even though IMEC and BRI routes partly coincide, the answer is “unlikely” because:
▪️The BRI project comprises more than 140 countries, including those located in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, while IMEC only involves India, the US, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Israel, France, Germany, Italy and the EU
▪️With BRI already partly running, IMEC has been stalled due to Israel’s war with the Palestinian militant group Hamas. Plans to revive the project are in the pipeline.
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🪖 Trump proposes US troops in Ukraine - but only to secure resources
The Donald Trump administration has hinted that US troops could be sent to secure Ukraine’s mineral resources — but only if there’s a peace deal with Russia. This contradicts earlier Pentagon statements that ruled out sending troops to Ukraine.
Trump is eyeing 50% control over Ukraine’s mineral wealth in exchange for past military aid, with no future assistance on the table.
Zelensky has reportedly rejected the offer.
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The Donald Trump administration has hinted that US troops could be sent to secure Ukraine’s mineral resources — but only if there’s a peace deal with Russia. This contradicts earlier Pentagon statements that ruled out sending troops to Ukraine.
Trump is eyeing 50% control over Ukraine’s mineral wealth in exchange for past military aid, with no future assistance on the table.
Zelensky has reportedly rejected the offer.
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🇦🇷🧐 Is Argentina’s Milei the ultimate crypto scam king?
#MileiEstafador (Milei the scammer) hashtag is trending on X with users posting doctored images of the Argentinian president in prison robes and calling him Scamador for his alleged role in promoting the $LIBRA crypto scheme last week and adding chaos to an already volatile financial landscape.
The nation’s fintech regulator has acknowledged that the case could be a “rug pull” scheme. Javier Milei obviously had a stake in this scheme, some observers claim, citing sources in the industry.
Milei could have possibly violated Argentina’s Public Ethic Law that generally forbids government officials from accepting donations, services or goods “as a result of their work in the performance of their public duties." Also, Milei could be possibly charged with fraud since his post manipulated market prices. And even if he was truly ignorant of the nature of the project and did not benefit from it, his action still may be considered a crime given his position.
Milei’s fishy advice comes in the wake of harsh criticism of his “neoliberal devastation” policies that led to poverty hitting 53% after six months of his presidency – a 12% increase annually.
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#MileiEstafador (Milei the scammer) hashtag is trending on X with users posting doctored images of the Argentinian president in prison robes and calling him Scamador for his alleged role in promoting the $LIBRA crypto scheme last week and adding chaos to an already volatile financial landscape.
The nation’s fintech regulator has acknowledged that the case could be a “rug pull” scheme. Javier Milei obviously had a stake in this scheme, some observers claim, citing sources in the industry.
Milei could have possibly violated Argentina’s Public Ethic Law that generally forbids government officials from accepting donations, services or goods “as a result of their work in the performance of their public duties." Also, Milei could be possibly charged with fraud since his post manipulated market prices. And even if he was truly ignorant of the nature of the project and did not benefit from it, his action still may be considered a crime given his position.
Milei’s fishy advice comes in the wake of harsh criticism of his “neoliberal devastation” policies that led to poverty hitting 53% after six months of his presidency – a 12% increase annually.
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Despite warnings about the dangers of type 2 diabetes drug Ozempic, its makers Novo Nordisk, an esteemed member of Big Pharma, continues to profit. Recently, the firm became Europe’s most valuable company with a market cap over $350 billion as Hollywood stars and celebrities praised its products.
However, the question remains: Can you get any shadier than profiting from a potentially dangerous drug, especially with Novo Nordisk’s ties to controversial firms?
👀 The dark side of profits and Big Pharma traces
Among Novo Nordisk's top institutional shareholders are BlackRock and Vanguard Group, owning 5% and 2.8% of its Class B stock, respectively. Both firms have a history of profiting from conflicts, including those in Gaza and Ukraine, where they've been involved in land acquisitions amidst the chaos.
Shady connections
▪️BlackRock has a well-documented history of profiting from conflicts, particularly in Gaza and Ukraine, where they’ve been heavily involved in land acquisitions while locals face turmoil.
▪️Vanguard has similarly been criticized for its involvement in the quiet purchase of large swathes of land, particularly in conflict zones where people are distracted by ongoing violence.
So, how does this tie back to Novo Nordisk? Well, when major players like BlackRock and Vanguard are heavily invested in a company, it’s not just about financial returns — they can shape the corporate direction, often with little regard for the ethical implications of the products they help market.
Other notable shareholders of Novo Nordisk
In addition to BlackRock and Vanguard, there are a few more heavy hitters that round out the top shareholders of Novo Nordisk. Some of these companies have their own controversial reputations:
▪️Morgan Stanley (0.42%)
▪️Bank of America Corporation (0.42%)
▪️Goldman Sachs Trust II - Goldman Sachs GQG Partners International Opportunities Fund (0.7%, Class B stock)
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▪️Hidden ties behind Ozempic maker’s billion-dollar empire: BlackRock and Vanguard’s role EXPOSED
▪️Ukraine’s battlefield tactics: Fight, flee, forget the weapons
▪️What’s behind Trump’s push for alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative?
▪️How Trump is unraveling the fabric of Atlanticism
▪️Good riddance to ‘voluntary circumcision,’ ‘empowerment hub,’ ‘biodiversity conversation’
▪️How Russia and China dominate the global quantum computer race
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▪️Ukraine’s battlefield tactics: Fight, flee, forget the weapons
▪️What’s behind Trump’s push for alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative?
▪️How Trump is unraveling the fabric of Atlanticism
▪️Good riddance to ‘voluntary circumcision,’ ‘empowerment hub,’ ‘biodiversity conversation’
▪️How Russia and China dominate the global quantum computer race
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