Michael WeidokalWill the World be Asian?For much of the world, the 21st century has been a challenging period. Already this century, the world has experienced the 9/11 terrorist…Sep 30, 20211Sep 30, 20211
Michael WeidokalThe Implications of the Taliban’s Return to Power in AfghanistanThe dramatic scenes that unfolded in the hours and days after the United States announced that it would completely withdraw its military…Sep 7, 2021Sep 7, 2021
Michael WeidokalAnalyzing the Global Economic Results from the Second QuarterIt was clear that the economic data released by the world’s leading economies for the second quarter of this year was going to be highly…Aug 20, 2021Aug 20, 2021
Michael WeidokalWill Africa Rise or Fall?These are critical times for Africa. What was until recently a great sense of optimism regarding the region’s future has, to some degree…Jul 30, 20212Jul 30, 20212
Michael WeidokalThe 25 Most Powerful Countries in the World TodayToday, there are power rankings for everything, from sports teams, celebrities and politicians, to brands, companies and social media…Jun 29, 2021Jun 29, 2021
Michael WeidokalThe Winners and Losers of the 21st Century (So Far)The 21st century has already had its fair share of dramatic events.Jun 24, 2021Jun 24, 2021
Michael WeidokalThe United States and the European Union are Going in Different DirectionsToday, the United States finds itself often comparing itself to China, as that country has become the most serious threat to the US’…Jun 22, 2021Jun 22, 2021
Michael WeidokalThe Six Main Issues Confronting President-Elect BidenIn the end, the days-long roll out of the results from this year’s presidential election in the United States were fitting for a year that…Nov 9, 2020Nov 9, 2020
Michael WeidokalChina’s Economic Recovery ContinuesChina’s economic recovery continued in the third quarter of this year, although there was enough disconcerting underlying data that…Oct 19, 2020Oct 19, 2020
Michael WeidokalThe United States and the European Union are Headed for a Break UpIt is commonly assumed that the two main entities that comprise the collective “West”, the United States and the European Union, are in…Sep 15, 2020Sep 15, 2020
