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The Twelve Days War ceasefire: A great opportunity for peace in the Middle East and beyond
US President Trump has just announced that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran has been agreed. This marks the end of what may be...

Ken Philips
Jun 242 min read


From pandemic to protests: Is the West prepared for tyranny?
In The Republic , Plato warns that democracy, for all its promise, carries within it the seeds of its own destruction. When liberty...

Ken Philips
Jun 105 min read


More than a staple. Why Japan’s rice price spike feels like a national betrayal.
When rice prices double in Japan, it is not just a supply chain problem, it is a cultural and emotional shock. Despite accounting for...

Ken Philips
Jun 33 min read


Beyond the inverter. Strategic risks in foreign-connected infrastructure.
The rapid expansion of renewable energy and digital infrastructure has brought with it a new set of challenges including the hidden...

Ken Philips
May 153 min read


Faith, order, and the West: The Augustinian revival in a divided world
On May 8, 2025, the world witnessed the election of Pope Leo XIV, formerly Robert Francis Prevost, as the 267th Bishop of Rome. His...

Ken Philips
May 103 min read


Escalation in Kashmir and strategic shifts: India’s move on the Indus River
In recent weeks, tensions between India and Pakistan have surged once again, with significant geopolitical and military ramifications....

Ken Philips
May 84 min read


The maverick technologist shaping the future of defense
In an era when Silicon Valley is dominated by software platforms, gig economy tools, and artificial intelligence startups, Palmer Luckey...

Ken Philips
May 32 min read


The invisible threat. Behind Europe’s sudden blackout.
On April 28, 2025, a massive and sudden blackout swept across the Iberian Peninsula, affecting Spain, Portugal, and parts of southern...

Ken Philips
Apr 303 min read


Death cross, trade wars, and Taiwan
On April 14, 2025, a significant technical milestone occurred in the S&P 500 Index: the 50-day moving average crossed below the 200-day...

Ken Philips
Apr 262 min read


From markets to platforms. The rise of Technofeudalism
In an age dominated by data and digital platforms, renowned economist and former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis proposes a bold...

Ken Philips
Apr 232 min read


Shooting the stagehand: how China's factories are undermining their own luxury future
In the global luxury trade, the true product is not the object itself, but the illusion surrounding it. For decades, luxury brands have...

Ken Philips
Apr 194 min read


Can Europe build a Rival to Meta? A strategic deep dive into digital dominance and a European alternative.
As Meta Platforms faces a landmark antitrust trial in the United States over its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp, questions arise...

Ken Philips
Apr 174 min read


The Trump effect, When technical signals collide with political volatility.
In the lexicon of technical analysis, few indicators attract more attention than the golden cross and the death cross. These signals,...

Ken Philips
Apr 124 min read


Thinking money - From Sardex to the Bancor and beyond
In recent years, there has been a growing interest in alternative monetary frameworks, whether driven by dissatisfaction with existing...

Ken Philips
Apr 85 min read


Sanctions, supply chains, and the end of hyper-globalization?
In a quiet corner of China’s Guangdong Province, rows of humming sewing machines once symbolized the unrelenting rhythm of global...

Ken Philips
Apr 53 min read


Tariffs, Taiwan, and the unspoken logic of preconflict strategy
In recent weeks, two seemingly unrelated developments have emerged from Washington. First, a leaked Pentagon strategy memo revealed that...

Ken Philips
Apr 13 min read


What the hell happened to Europe? Reflections on Varoufakis’ rant and the reality we face
Yanis Varoufakis is one of Europe’s most recognizable political provocateurs. An economist, former Greek finance minister, and co-founder...

Ken Philips
Mar 296 min read


The future of work in the AI era: jobs, salaries, and economic impact
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries, many are questioning what the future of work will look like. Will AI...

Ken Philips
Mar 263 min read


Ukraine’s endgame. Why NATO must go beyond talk.
Since the early days of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, one fundamental question has loomed large: What is the endgame? War is never just...

Ken Philips
Mar 233 min read


The future of the information economy. How ZZAZZ is redefining digital content valuation
Recently, during my visit to Dubai, I had the opportunity to meet with one of the backers of ZZAZZ. Our discussion reinforced my belief...

Ken Philips
Mar 153 min read
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