The revolutionary Pope who loved China, and whose love was not fully reciprocated. The Church is at a crossroads in the choice of its next guide. It could be time for a black man in white. Francis was a Pope who wanted to change the Church and the world. He set the machinery in motion. […]
China’s army loyalty may need a better ideology, but this could depend on a trilemma — Negotiations, Alternative, or North Korea. Recent American fumbling with tariffs has given China more political elbow room (https://www.appiainstitute.org/articles/america/where-is-trump-going/ ). Still, Beijing has three choices about how to handle America’s challenges—negotiation with the US and the rest of the world […]
Is Beijing running a risky bet? If tariffs work for the US, its economy could implode. It might think a war could change things. Xi’s internal enemies may push for it, hoping for a reshuffle China has doubled down against US tariffs, apparently wagering that two outcomes will emerge: first, that the world will unite […]
Beijing’s charm offensive with the world’s rich men may backfire. The PRC may misunderstand capitalist countries’ dynamics. The March 28 meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and 42 foreign billionaires showcased Beijing’s commitment to overseas investors and highlighted its centrality to its domestic audience. Another subtler goal might have been to win over global tycoons […]
The Holy See, Global Chaos, and Diplomatic Wisdom. Francis’s silence and his impediment may help the Vatican and Parolin’s silent mediation and work for peace in this moment The world seems to be slipping away from the fingers of the global powers, and perhaps as never before, we feel the urgency of a well-balanced word […]
Garaldina Boni, a professor of canon law at the University of Bologna, along with a group of canonists, has developed two legislative proposals addressing the issues of papal resignation and the situation of a pope’s total impediment. These proposals were presented at a conference in Turin in October 2022 and are available on the website www.progettocanonicosederomana.it. […]
The Chinese anime Nezha 2 is changing the political ball game, posing a challenge to the US and the West that goes well beyond technology The world was shaken by the sudden success of DeepSeek, the AI outperforming American rivals at a fraction of the cost. However, DeepSeek technological races are explainable, manageable, and somehow […]
