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- Trump’s comeback looks a lot like Andrew Jackson’s in 1828
As the nation prepares for a second Donald Trump presidency, some history-minded people may seek understanding in the idea that it wasn’t until Richard Nixon’s second presidential term that the serious consequences arrived. But as a scholar of American politics, I don’t think that’s the right parallel. Trump has already faced most of the situations The post Trump’s comeback looks a lot like Andrew Jackson’s in 1828 appeared first on Asia Times.
- ‘Trump trade’ wins, Asia loses as risk factors surge
WASHINGTON — From the violent reaction in Asian currencies to frantic media speculation about what lies ahead, it’s clear Donald Trump’s big win is a game-changer of epic proportions. The plunges in Chinese stocks and the yuan alone show how investors are rapidly reordering their approaches to global financial risks and opportunities. The dollar surged The post ‘Trump trade’ wins, Asia loses as risk factors surge appeared first on Asia Times.
- China’s surging lead in the EV battery circular economy
As the electric vehicle (EV) market surges worldwide, battery recycling and circular economy initiatives have become essential to the global green transition. China, already a dominant player in EV battery production, is now expanding its reach into the battery recycling sector, aiming to build a closed-loop supply chain. This strategy not only addresses the challenge The post China’s surging lead in the EV battery circular economy appeared first on Asia Times.
- War, inflation and wokeism return Trump to White House
Donald Trump’s projected victory in Pennsylvania with 95% of the state’s vote counted assures his reelection to the presidency, marking the most remarkable political comeback in American history. Trump faced a weaponized legal system, dubious investigations of foreign influences and two assassination attempts. Written off as a resentful has-been by much of the mainstream media, The post War, inflation and wokeism return Trump to White House appeared first on Asia Times.
- New Indonesia fund rings early alarm bells on Prabowo
JAKARTA – Indonesia is poised for a major shake-up of its mighty state-owned enterprise (SEO) sector as the new Prabowo Subianto administration looks to puts an early stamp on the country’s economic system. On November 7, Prabowo’s government is expected to release details about a new super-holding company for SOEs and other government-controlled funds to The post New Indonesia fund rings early alarm bells on Prabowo appeared first on Asia Times.
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- Germany’s Coalition Collapses, Leaving the Government Teetering
After months of disputes, Chancellor Olaf Scholz ousted one of his governing partners, adding to the challenges for Europe since Donald Trump’s election.
- Growing Food Instead of Lawns in California Front Yards
Front yards transformed to tiny crop farms in Los Angeles provide vegetables to dozens of families and use a fraction of the water needed by grass.
- Netanyahu Faces Backlash for Firing Israel’s Defense Minister
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s dismissal of Yoav Gallant was seen as a risky step as Israel fights wars on two fronts. Opposition leaders said the move put national security at risk.
- What Were Trump’s Policies on Israel In His First Term as President?
Donald Trump staunchly supported Israel during his first term as president, even when that meant reversing decades of American policy.
- What’s at Stake for Mexico in a Second Trump Presidency?
Tariffs, border crossings, mass deportations of migrants and military strikes on cartels: Mexico is in the firing line of the president-elect.