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Europe’s Need for Space Sovereignty: Launch

Ill-Defined Space • 19 implied HN points • 28 Feb 25
🌍 World Politics International relations Defense Strategy Economic Cooperation
  1. Europe needs to take real steps towards being independent in space launches. Relying on other countries for rocket launches isn't a viable long-term strategy.
  2. The current state of Europe's launch industry is weak, with very few successful launches compared to other countries. More competition could lead to better innovation and technology.
  3. Europe has the talent and resources to improve its space industry, but it's not using them effectively. Making serious investments and diversifying options is crucial for real space sovereignty.

Brazil's Lula travels to China and calls to end US dollar dominance

Geopolitical Economy Report • 657 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Geopolitics International relations Economic Cooperation International Trade Global Development
  1. Brazil's President Lula da Silva visited China to deepen strategic partnerships and challenge US dollar dominance by signing cooperation agreements, focusing on trading in local currencies.
  2. China is Brazil's largest trading partner, with significant trade surpluses, and both countries have seen substantial growth in bilateral trade over the years.
  3. Political coups in Brazil, backed by the US, led to economic downturns, but under Lula and Dilma, the country advanced, lifting millions out of poverty and shaping key economic relationships.

Henry Huiyao Wang: With deal-maker Trump, business cooperation could reset US-China ties

Pekingnology • 52 implied HN points • 18 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Foreign Relations Trade policy Economic Cooperation Political strategy
  1. Trump's business-focused approach could reshape US-China relations. By promoting cooperation through direct investment, both countries might find common ground.
  2. China can learn from Japan's strategy in the 1980s, where investment in US manufacturing helped ease trade tensions. This model shows that collaboration can lead to shared benefits.
  3. American and Chinese companies have a lot to gain from each other. Success stories in both markets highlight how strong business ties can improve relations, even during tough times.

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Trying to Understand the World • 5 implied HN points • 30 Oct 24
🌍 World Politics International relations Global Governance Political institutions Economic Cooperation
  1. International organizations like NATO and the EU formed to address specific needs and challenges at the time. They often evolve to serve new purposes and can be hard to disband once established.
  2. BRICS is seen as a coordination group that wants to change how current global systems work instead of replacing them. Its focus is on creating a fairer and more inclusive global financial structure.
  3. Countries can cooperate on shared interests even if they don't fully align on all issues. This flexible approach allows for collaboration without needing complete agreement on every topic.
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