From Peter Zeihan: On the chopping block today is Germany’s automotive and industrial sectors (with Volkswagen being our guinea pig).
VW is struggling for several reasons…and no, it’s not because hot-boxing it in the Scooby-doo vans has gone out of fashion. VW could blame increasing energy costs, competition from China, or electric vehicle challenges…they could even blame it on my favorite scape goat – demographics. Germany has a shrinking workforce which makes things more expensive, but global car demand is also shrinking, so it’s a double whammy. A combination of all these factors has made doing just about anything in Germany hopeless.
This isn’t just a Volkswagen issue though; these are problems that plague the entire German system and infect everything within it. Without some serious change, the flocks of skilled German workers emigrating will only grow.
Michael Baker: Ukraine’s Faltering Front, Polish Sabotage Foiled, & Trump vs. Kamala
In this episode of The President’s Daily Brief with Mike Baker: We examine Russia’s ongoing push in eastern Ukraine. While Ukrainian forces continue their offensive…
Thought Leader: Mike Baker
Peter Zeihan: What Does the Future Hold for Taiwan and Semiconductors?
From Peter Zeihan: Taiwan has positioned itself as the dominant player in the semiconductor industry, but what would happen if a conflict with China broke…
Thought Leader: Peter Zeihan
Anders Fogh Rasmussen: Achieving peace through strength in Ukraine
Ukraine’s allies must make Vladimir Putin understand that he cannot dictate terms By Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Andriy Yermak Russian President Vladimir Putin denies Ukraine’s right to sovereignty,…
Thought Leader: Anders Fogh Rasmussen
Peter Zeihan: Will the U.S. and Iran Reach a Deal?
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Peter Zeihan: Using U.S. Energy as Leverage
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