On February 20, the US Supreme Court issued its final ruling , definitively invalidating the comprehensive tariff system launched by the Trump administration. The Executive's strategy, centered on invoking a state of national emergency to justify the widespread imposition of tariffs, was deemed entirely unconstitutional. The scope of this decision transcends the mere repeal of an economic trade program, constituting rather an unprecedented institutional clash and a peremptory

On February 17, China submitted a position paper to the World Trade Organization (WTO) outlining its stance on WTO reform “under the current circumstances.” However, analysis of this policy document, officially released on February 18, 2026, requires careful consideration of Beijing's real intentions. In the text, Chinese diplomacy stands as the defender of an open, inclusive, and non-discriminatory multilateral trading system. However, comparing these statements with the ext

The evolution of dynamics in the Arctic during 2025 marked the definitive end of the conception of the region as an area almost closed to bilateral cooperation, overcoming old prejudices that divergent interests would prevent deep interaction between Moscow and Beijing. Global geopolitical pressure pushed the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China towards structural integration that transformed the area into one of the most dynamic and visible sectors of their

February 9, 2026 marks a potentially historic date for jurisprudence related to US national security and foreign investment. The US Department of Justice filed a civil lawsuit in the District Court for the District of Columbia against Suirui Group Co. Ltd ., its subsidiary Suirui International, and Jupiter Systems, Inc. The lawsuit , which is the first enforcement action ever brought in federal court under Section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, seeks to enforce a

The publication of the report “ Tightening the Net: China's Infrastructure of Oppression in Iran ” by Article 19 has brought to light the decisive role of Chinese technology in the repression of the Iranian protests that broke out at the end of last year. In particular, the document describes how Beijing provided Tehran not only with the regulatory model, but also with the technical infrastructure necessary to impose an almost total information blackout, isolating the civilia

Energy is the lifeblood of China's rise, but it is also the most exposed front in its national security. In a global context defined by competition between major powers, the People's Republic of China faces a critical paradox: its industrial and military power depends on resources it does not control and trade routes controlled by its strategic adversaries. With its dependence on oil imports consistently exceeding 70%, Beijing is not only seeking to secure daily supplies, bu

The European Union is currently facing a fundamental shift in its national security architecture. The proposal of January 20, 2026, for a new policy package centered on the recast of Regulation (EU) 2019/881, known as " The Cybersecurity Act 2 "  (document COM(2026) 11 final), will mark the definitive transition from a logic of voluntary recommendations to a regime of "mandatory risk reduction" for supply chains originating from high-risk third countries. The following analy

The architecture of international trade is undergoing a profound regulatory transformation that sees China at the center of a new phase of administrative and geoeconomic rigor. On January 15, 2026, the General Administration of Customs in Beijing officially issued Order No. 282, entitled " Measures of the Customs of the People's Republic of China for the Administration of Enterprise Credit Registration and Filing. " This measure, which will formally enter into force on April

In an era of radical transformation of global balances, understanding power dynamics requires abandoning any idealistic approach in favor of a realist analysis that identifies geoeconomics and military deterrence as the true pillars of international stability. The current global scenario is witnessing a profound redefinition of the world order, where the control of energy resources and the use of asymmetric economic levers have replaced formal treaties as the actual guarantor

Oil, satellites, and bad loans: the balance sheet of Chinese risk after the fall of Caracas The sudden U.S. military action on January 3, 2026, and the subsequent capture of Nicolás Maduro represent a definitive breaking point for the architecture of Chinese interests in South America. For Beijing, Venezuela was not merely a commercial partner but the cornerstone of a multidimensional strategy aimed at creating a Belt and Road Initiative outpost at the doorstep of the United

On December 19, 2025, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) published a definitive staff paper entitled "The Future of U.S.-China Biotechnology Competition,"  signaling a critical inflection point in the global struggle for technological primacy. This document, building upon a sobering April 2025 assessment, warns that the window for the United States to retain its leadership in biotechnology is closing far faster than previously anticipated. Whil

The development of quantum technologies now represents a fundamental pillar of global technological competition, where innovation capacity is inextricably linked to national security and digital sovereignty. The 2025 report by the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology (CAICT) highlights how quantum computing, encrypted communication, and precision sensing have become strategic drivers, leading over 30 countries to invest a total of more than $35 billion.

Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), a region historically considered the security perimeter and exclusive sphere of influence of the United States, has become the main theater of strategic competition for the People's Republic of China (PRC) over the last two decades. Beijing's commitment, which has evolved beyond the mere pursuit of commercial opportunities, has transformed into a multidimensional and deeply geopolitical strategy that aims to consolidate the Chinese Commu

The Struggle for Global Logistics Autonomy: Chinese Power Projection (BRI and Civil-Military Fusion) and the Urgent Western Imperative

The in-depth analysis of the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) penetration into Zimbabwe ’s critical minerals sector , particularly lithium , is not attributable to mere commercial dynamics but constitutes the concrete and probative manifestation of a long-term global geopolitical strategy. Commercial and field intelligence data, gathered in the Zimbabwe Environmental Law Organisation (ZELO) situational report, " Mine to Market for Critical Minerals: Zimbabwe’s Lithium Sup

The Chinese commercial space sector is the hottest front in 21st-century geoeconomic, strategic, and military intelligence competition , currently defined by power asymmetry  and the overwhelming operational dominance of the United States . Beijing's goal of becoming an " aerospace power " is hampered by a "mixed and urgent situation" where the US, via the operational monopoly of SpaceX , has already saturated critical space resources, particularly Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and s

Both China and Russia are significantly strengthening their respective cybersecurity regulatory frameworks. A comparative analysis of the amendments to China's Cybersecurity Law (CSL) (effective January 2026) and the new Russian FSB ordinances ( draft regulatory proposals currently under public consultation , slated to take effect in January 2026) reveals strong analogies  in their strategies for cyberspace control. These reflect common geopolitical trends oriented toward c

The evolution of the Chinese biomedical sector has emerged as the primary critical issue in commercial intelligence and global geoeconomic strategy dynamics. China is no longer merely a leader in generic API production (with an estimated control of 80% of the global supply chain  in 2023), but has completed a strategic industrial transformation  to establish itself as a global innovation power . A critical analysis of internal data and policies, including the findings of the

The Geopolitics of Pharmaceuticals and the Mapping of Chinese Dominance The Chinese biopharmaceutical industry is accelerating to complete a strategic industrial transformation, definitively surpassing its role as a leader in generic API production (with an estimated 80% control of the global supply chain in 2023) to establish itself as a global power in strategic innovation. As mentioned , this transition, in line with the objectives of the 14th Five-Year Plan, the Made in C

Beijing's Rise in the High Value-Added Sector and the Risks of Asymmetric Leverage on Medicines and Sensitive Data The Chinese bio-pharmaceutical industry is undergoing an epochal revolution , evolving from its historical role as a major producer of generic drugs to a global powerhouse in innovation . This rapid and strategic metamorphosis is reshaping global power dynamics in the healthcare sector, creating significant geoeconomic leverage in the hands of Chinese President X