Rare Earth Export Controls: A 21st-Century Oil Embargo?

 

"This is not the right way to deal with China," a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated, urging the U.S. to "correct its wrong approach."

1885 Berlin to 2025 Beijing : The Gallery & The Algorithm: Did Art Just End with the Empire ?

Let’s begin with two dates, separated by a century and a half, yet bound by a single, collapsing logic.

The Unholy Mirror: How Israel and Hamas Became Opposites Alike in the Erasure of Palestine

 

We are told that in war, one side must be good and the other evil. We demand moral clarity, a clean narrative where light confronts darkness. But in the suffocating conflict between Israel and Hamas, this clarity dissolves into a terrifying paradox: two entities, defined by their mutual annihilation, have become opposites alike, reflecting each other's darkest impulses in an unholy mirror. The Palestinian civilian is trapped in a pincer movement of dehumanization, caught between the overwhelming force of the Israeli military and the cynical calculus of Hamas, which treats its own people as expendable assets in a brutal political war .

This creates a horrifying reality where the actions of the Israeli government and Hamas, while morally distinct in their scale and power, function as two sides of the same coin. Both converge on the same tragic outcome: the systematic erosion of the Palestinian individual's right to life, safety, and autonomy, forsaken by all.

How 5 years and 5 lies of Western Propaganda Eroded Global Trust (and Fueled the BRICS Ascendancy)

Introduction: The Credibility Crisis of Western Narratives

In the past five years, a profound crisis of confidence has emerged in the credibility of Western institutions and governments. As the world grapples with complex global challenges, citizens worldwide are increasingly questioning the narratives presented by traditional power centers. This erosion of trust stems from a pattern of deliberate misinformation and strategic omissions across critical issues ranging from public health to international conflicts. The consequences are far-reaching: nearly three-quarters of the global population now views Western leadership with skepticism, while alternative alliances like BRICS gain unprecedented influence. This blog post examines five key areas where Western propaganda has strained public belief, exploring how each deception contributed to the ongoing geopolitical realignment toward a multipolar world order.

The Twilight of Titans: How Europe, Once Civilization’s Cradle, Became a Geopolitical Colony — And Why Russia Will Fight to the Last Breath

 

"History is a wheel, for the nature of man is fundamentally unchanging. What has happened before will perforce happen again." — George R.R. Martin
But what if the wheel has turned against its maker?

I. Europe’s Zenith: The Colonial Machine

For centuries, Europe positioned itself as the engine of human progress, the birthplace of philosophy, science, and enlightened governance. Yet beneath this veneer of civilization churned a ruthless machine fueled by extraction and subjugation. The Scramble for Africa (1880–1900) epitomized this duality: while European salons debated Kant and Voltaire, their governments carved a continent into fiefdoms with the cold precision of butchers .

Europe's Energy and Trade Trap: Between American Tariffs and Russian Pipelines

The European Union is squeezed in an economic vise: U.S. tariffs threaten its industrial base, while self-imposed sanctions on Russian energy force reliance on costly U.S. LNG, undermining competitiveness. This analysis examines how Europe reached this crisis and whether reopening Russian energy corridors offers a viable escape.

Italy's Decline: Economic Stagnation, Demographic Collapse, and the Tourism Paradox

The juxtaposition is jarring: Venice hosts Jeff Bezos' $50 million wedding while locals flee Capri because teachers can't afford rent. This encapsulates modern Italy—a nation sacrificing its social fabric at the altar of short-term tourism gains while grappling with chronic economic paralysis and a vanishing youth population. Over the past 25 years, Italy has become a case study in mismanaged potential, where structural flaws intersect with a tourism economy that worsens inequality.

Guns Over Homes: How Anglo Masters Are Forging a Militarized EU Puppet State While Its People Sleepwalk Towards Revolt

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EU elites commit billions to Anglo-driven rearmament as housing ruins millions. Is this the "unity" Europeans wanted? Or a vassal state marching to Washington's drum?

Body:

The verdict is in, and it’s more damning than we imagined. Europe’s ruling elites haven’t just chosen guns over homes – they’ve chosen vassalage over sovereignty.

L’Avvertimento di Einstein (1948): Condanna al Partito Herut di Begin come "Fascista" e le Radici del Likud

La storia offre spesso un contesto cruciale per comprendere il presente. Nel dicembre 1948, un gruppo di eminenti intellettuali, attivisti e scienziati ebrei – tra cui Albert Einstein, la filosofa Hannah Arendt e lo storico Sidney Hook – scrissero un severo monito al New York Times. Il loro bersaglio era Menachem Begin, leader del neonato "Partito della Libertà" (Herut - Tnuat Haherut), in visita negli Stati Uniti per cercare sostegno.

Einstein's Warning (1948): Condemning Begin's Herut Party as "Fascist" & the Roots of Likud

History often provides crucial context for understanding the present. In December 1948, a group of prominent Jewish intellectuals, activists, and scientists – including Albert Einstein, philosopher Hannah Arendt, and historian Sidney Hook – penned a stark warning to the New York Times. Their target was Menachem Begin, leader of the newly formed "Freedom Party" (Herut - Tnuat Haherut), who was visiting the United States seeking support.

THE EMPTY THRONE: How Trump’s “Peace Talks” Masked the West’s War Machine

"It is entirely indifferent to history whether something happened this way or that. It always sides with the victor."
— Christian Hebbel, German dramatist

Operation Spider’s Web and the Iran Bombing Expose a President Who Talks Peace—But Lets Elites Wage War

Donald Trump stood before cameras at Mar-a-Lago, palms raised: “I’ll stop these wars in 24 hours.”
Not long after, Ukrainian drones struck deep inside Russia during his Istanbul peace talks.
And not long after that, U.S. B-2 stealth bombers obliterated Iranian nuclear sites.
The pattern is clear: Trump doesn’t command the declining empire—he’s its charismatic pitchman.

Trauma Begets Trauma: Israel’s Psychopolitical Crisis, Gaza’s Agony, and the West’s Moral Bankruptcy

 

1. Historical Trauma and Repetition Compulsion

Freud’s concept of repetition compulsion—the unconscious drive to reenact unresolved trauma—resonates with Israel’s response to collective suffering. The Holocaust and subsequent wars have ingrained a national narrative of existential threat, culminating in the trauma of the October 7 attacks, which Bartov describes as a "tremendous shock" that shattered Israel’s sense of security . This trauma has not been processed but instead weaponized, driving a militarized ethos that mirrors Freud’s notion of repressed pain resurfacing as destructive behavior.

The Israeli historian and former IDF soldier Omer Bartov draws parallels between the dehumanizing rhetoric of far-right Israeli activists and the ideological indoctrination of Nazi soldiers, where fear of annihilation justified extreme violence . Similarly, Israel’s current policies in Gaza—marked by disproportionate force and a refusal to acknowledge Palestinian suffering—reflect a repetition compulsion: inflicting the pain of historical victimhood onto others to regain control.

The Silent Revolution: How AI and Visual Learning Are Redefining Humanity in Real Time

THE SILENT REVOLUTION: HOW AI AND VISUAL LEARNING ARE REDEFINING HUMANITY IN REAL TIME

We are living through one of the most profound shifts in human cognition and culture since the invention of the printing press. Within a single generation, the way we learn, think, and make decisions is being rewritten—not by slow evolutionary adaptation, but by the rapid integration of artificial intelligence and visual-centric communication. This isn’t science fiction; it’s happening now, in classrooms, homes, and pockets everywhere.

Trittico

Russolo - Solidità nella nebbia 

1. Giovane

Credevi alle parole: spade salde
nel marmo ora scudi di cristallo.

2. Deserto

Sabbia che inghiotte semi, sotto nuvole
senza pioggia.

3. Tramonto

Cammino tra solchi arsi
e sterpaglie di memoria.
Mentre contrasto fantasie senza tempo
con le mie urgenze mortali.

The Russian Expansionism Hoax: Why Europe’s Fearmongering Blocks Peace in Ukraine

"Stability and Security in the 21st Century" (Clinton - May 1998)

In April 2025, as the Ukraine war grinds into its third year, the United States, under President Trump, is pushing for a ceasefire to end the bloodshed. Yet, European leaders and Ukraine’s government are digging in, waving the tattered flag of “Russian expansionism” to justify their resistance. Sound familiar? It should. This fear of a Russian juggernaut poised to conquer Europe is as absurd as Nazi Germany’s Lebensraum or Italy’s Sacro Egoismo—propaganda myths that fueled wars by inflating threats. Today, Europe and Ukraine are falling for the same trap, blinded by fear and vested interests to the reality: Russia’s war in Ukraine isn’t the dawn of an imperialist rampage but a desperate brake on NATO’s relentless eastward march. Why can’t they see it? Let’s dismantle the nonsense and expose why this shortsighted obsession is prolonging a devastating war.

La doppia crisi dell’UE: Trascurare abitazione e benessere per ideologia e conflitti

La crisi del 2008 ha rivelato la fragilità delle economie occidentali, eppure i leader dell’UE hanno continuato a perseguire politiche che privilegiano agende ideologiche e conflitti esteri rispetto ai bisogni fondamentali dei cittadini. Mentre i prezzi delle case nelle principali capitali europee schizzano a 700.000 € per appartamenti modesti, i regolatori riversano miliardi nella guerra in Ucraina e in iniziative simboliche come le quote per la parità di genere e i mandati del Green Deal—politiche che ignorano il crollo della capacità di vivere dignitosamente per gli europei comuni. Questo post esamina come l’ossessione dell’UE per le “sconfitte strategiche” all’estero e il virtue-signaling interno abbiano aggravato le crisi domestiche, con l’abitazione come simbolo più chiaro del fallimento sistemico. Le lezioni di Vienna e Singapore offrono una via d’uscita, ma solo se la volontà politica si riorienterà verso i cittadini.

The EU’s Twin Crises: Neglecting Housing and Prosperity for Ideology and War

The 2008 financial crisis exposed the fragility of Western economies, yet EU leaders have since doubled down on policies that prioritize ideological agendas and foreign conflicts over the basic needs of citizens. While housing prices in major EU capitals soar to €700,000 for modest apartments, regulators pour billions into the Ukraine war and symbolic initiatives like gender equality quotas and Green Deal mandates—policies that ignore the collapsing affordability of life for ordinary Europeans. This post examines how the EU’s obsession with "strategic defeats" abroad and virtue-signaling at home has deepened domestic crises, with housing as the clearest symbol of systemic failure. Lessons from Vienna and Singapore offer a path forward, but only if political will shifts toward citizens.

Who the F!?K is Ursula Von Der Leyen ?

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The European Commission: Democratic Deficit and the Illusion of Accountability

The European Union (EU) is often hailed as a triumph of liberal democracy, a voluntary union of nations committed to shared prosperity and peace. Yet beneath its veneer of consensus-driven governance lies a growing democratic deficit, epitomized by the European Commission—an institution that increasingly resembles an unaccountable technocracy rather than a body rooted in the will of the people. From its origins as a modest administrative arm to its current status as a political powerhouse, the Commission’s evolution raises urgent questions about who holds power in Europe and why voters feel increasingly powerless to influence it.

Il gioco britannico: Una storia di coalizioni contro le potenze continentali e l’appello per l’unità europea

 Introduzione

Nel corso della storia, la Gran Bretagna ha svolto un ruolo cruciale nel modellare il panorama geopolitico europeo, costruendo coalizioni per contrastare le potenze continentali dominanti. Dalla Francia di Napoleone alla Germania di Hitler e alla Russia odierna, la strategia britannica è radicata in un imperativo senza tempo: impedire l’unificazione dell’Eurasia sotto un unico egemone. Questo articolo esplora le coalizioni storiche della Gran Bretagna, le sue motivazioni geopolitiche, e sostiene che un’Europa forte e unita rappresenta l’antitesi dell’approccio tradizionale britannico del divide et impera.

Casi storici: l’eredità britannica nella costruzione di coalizioni

Sei abbastanza moderno? Una breve storia in due atti

 

Are you modern enough ? A shorty story in two acts

 

Suez 2.0: How America’s Betrayal of Europe Echoes a Cold War Humiliation—And Why Europe Must Wake Up

Introduction: A Familiar Script of Abandonment

The future of Europe, as of today, mirrors a tragic narrative of loyalty, betrayal, and geopolitical abandonment. Drawing from historical and literary parallels, Europe’s predicament evokes themes of subservience and disillusionment:

.. A couple of Literary Parallels...

Digital Age Paradox: Why Modern Propaganda Struggles to Mobilize Masses for War

"From Mass Mobilization to Machines: The Dual Forces Reshaping Modern Conflict"

"Digital Age Paradox: Why Modern Propaganda Struggles to Mobilize Masses for War"

• Explores the collapse of wartime idealism, from WWII’s fervent nationalism to Russia’s prison conscripts and Ukraine's draft evasion.

The Paradox of Propaganda: From Its Birth to Its Digital Decline

Propaganda, as a means of shaping public opinion, has existed for centuries, but its formalization can be traced back to the early modern era. The term itself originates from the Catholic Church's Congregatio de Propaganda Fide (Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith), established in 1622 to spread religious doctrine. Since then, propaganda has evolved into a sophisticated tool wielded by states, corporations, and ideological movements to influence masses.

Shifting Realities: From Idealism to Pragmatism in U.S. and Western Leadership

The political pendulum in America has swung dramatically in recent years, offering a stark contrast between the idealistic ambitions of the Biden-era Democrats and the transactional pragmatism of the Trump-led Republican era. As the dust settles on policies once hailed as transformative, a growing chorus argues that the utopian visions of recent years—from gender ideology to geopolitical strategies—are colliding with hard realities. Here, we examine how the Biden administration’s ideals compare to Trump’s realism and why a recalibration toward a multipolar world order may now be underway.  

The Shrinking Hourglass: How Time Reshapes Art, Entertainment, and Human Creativity

The Shrinking Hourglass: How Time Reshapes Art, Entertainment, and Human Creativity 

Introduction

Time has always been the silent architect of human expression. From the campfire tales of ancient storytellers to the algorithmically curated TikTok feeds of today, the evolution of entertainment mirrors our ever-accelerating relationship with time. This journey—from the epic sagas of Homer to the 15-second viral clip—reveals a paradox: as art becomes faster to consume, its perceived value often diminishes. Has our quest for brevity sacrificed depth? And as AI begins to generate art, are we nearing the twilight of human creative primacy—or standing on the precipice of a new renaissance?