Checkers, chess and go – Asia Times

Checkers, chess and go – Asia Times

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Come, chess, and checkers.

David Goldman examines the impact of President Trump’s escalating price war on the world economy and political affairs, highlighting gold’s 29 % year-over-year increase as a result of investor concern over inflation, poor currencies, and fiscal inerty in all big economies.

Merz, weapons, and options that were missed

Diego Faßnacht assesses Germany’s future political and economic direction under Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz, warning that the new coalition state offers stability in shoddy domestic plan and an increase in international affairs.

The Kremlin uses the” Yes, but” tactic as Trump’s confidence falters.

The growing gap between negotiations and actual events on the battlefield is highlighted by James Davis ‘ analysis of the most recent political moving in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Kremlin is working on a “yes, but” approach that keeps military tension at bay while engaging discussions.

There are few opportunities for Trump to negotiate business deals with Japan, but all is not lost.

Despite Japan’s major investments in the US market, Scott Foster points out that Tokyo enters business negotiations with the Trump administration under considerable financial pressure, particularly from lingering US auto tariffs that threaten private employment.