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Geopolitics

The Golden Revolt: How Soaring Bullion Prices Herald the Collapse of Western Financial Hegemony

Gold prices doubled to a record $4,381 per ounce in 2025, driven by U.S. policy, geopolitical tensions, and central bank demand, with analysts forecasting $5,000 by 2026. This surge exposes the profound instability of Western-dominated financial systems and highlights how Global South nations like China and India are wisely diversifying reserves to resist neo-colonial economic manipulation.

Geopolitics

The EU-Mercosur Trade Deal: Neo-Colonialism Disguised as Partnership

The EU faces internal opposition from Italy, France, Poland, and Hungary to a landmark trade deal with South America's Mercosur bloc, despite claims it reduces reliance on China and counters US tariffs through massive tariff cuts on both sides. This negotiation exposes the West's persistent attempts to secure resource access through neo-colonial trade frameworks that often sacrifice environmental standards and developing nations' interests.