by Transatlantic Task Force | Nov 25, 2025 | Commentary, Cyber Security, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Key Takeaways Economic Warfare via “China Shock 2.0”: Beijing is attempting to export its way out of domestic stagnation. By prioritizing state-directed manufacturing over consumption, China has generated a nearly $1 trillion trade surplus. This flood of...
by Transatlantic Task Force | Nov 7, 2025 | Geopolitics & Great Power Politics, Infographic
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by Transatlantic Task Force | Nov 3, 2025 | Commentary, Defence & Security, Disruptive Technologies
The rare earths supply chain has become the hidden backbone of the modern world, powering everything from smartphones to the green energy transition. While often invisible to the consumer, these 17 elements are at the center of a global economic and geopolitical...
by Transatlantic Task Force | Jul 2, 2025 | Commentary, Defence & Security, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Key Takeaways Defense Spending Surge: NATO leaders agreed on a historic increase in defense spending, pledging to reach a combined 5% of GDP by 2035, reflecting heightened threats, particularly from Russia, and U.S. pressure for equitable burden-sharing. Reaffirmation...
by Transatlantic Task Force | Apr 18, 2025 | Commentary, Geopolitics & Great Power Politics
Key Takeaways Information as Power Yuval Noah Harari’s Nexus argues that power stems from the ability to construct and sustain shared information networks—often based more on narrative coherence than on empirical truth. In the digital age, AI systems increasingly...