This last Autumn while speaking with a Fijian political science student at Asia Pacific University in Japan, we began talking American elections. We talked about how if Hillary was elected, it was most safe for the status quo and business as usual. Trump on the other hand, signaled to the world isolationism and protectionism. “Do… Continue Reading
Have you heard of China’s One Belt, One Road? Through One Belt, One Road (OBOR), China intends to build infrastructure connecting every nation from the Pacific to Europe and even down toward Africa. China’s aspirations are to rebuild the ancient Silk Road as a step towards becoming the world’s leading economy. President Xi’s eyes are set on Eurasia,… Continue Reading
The keys to businesses, governments, and even individuals having influence and power in the world that is being re-made by China are: connectivity and co-operation. What exactly are China’s future plans for development and economic growth in Eurasia? Without a desire for connectivity and co-operation [sic], you will not be granted authority in the new… Continue Reading
I really am passionate about connecting the dots along the spiral of time — the ideas and hinges that swing the door of history are fascinating to me. Asia is my sandbox, and last year Israel was my home. Israel is a bridge between 3 continents, and Jerusalem is known to some as the navel of the universe…. Continue Reading