Geopolitical Analysis

• Europe Touches Xi Jinping's Raw Nerve: After Subduing China Economically, Directly Challenges 'One China' [Europe Touches China's Vulnerable Spot… Beijing Thrown into Turmoil]Europe, having already taken a tough stance against Chinese overcapacity and secured an agreement to cut Chinese hybrid vehicle exports, is now directly confronting Taiwan—the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) most sensitive diplomatic nerve. On October 7, the European Parliament adopted recommendations on political relations with China, reaffirming that the E... 2026-10-11 추부길
• Major Crisis Hits China's EV Industry as Beijing Yields to EU's Aggressive Stance... Heavy Blow to Xi Jinping’s Ambitions [Beijing-EU Marathon Negotiations… “Cut Chinese Vehicle Exports by More Than Half”]A major crisis has erupted in the Chinese automotive industry. As the European Union (EU) secured an agreement that could reduce exports of Chinese hybrid vehicles by more than half, Chinese automakers—who had been expanding their push into the European market to circumvent high tariffs on pure electric vehicles (EVs)—now face a criti... 2026-10-10 추부길
• Growing ‘Xi Jinping Risk’, APEC’s Unprecedented Schedule Reduction… What Is Happening in China’s Summit Diplomacy? [FT Exposure: Ministerial Meetings Moved Online… Will Closed-Door Leaders’ Sessions Also Be Canceled?]Backlash among member states is growing as China seeks to drastically scale back key schedules for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit to be held in Shenzhen this November. This comes shortly after reports surfaced that China made unusual demands for private rest areas and schedule adjustments during President Xi Jinp... 2026-10-10 추부길
• US Countdown to Attacking Iran Resumes… The Chilling Order Issued to CENTCOM [Pentagon’s Emergency Directives… Now All Eyes Are on Trump’s Final Decision]The conflict between the United States and Iran has reached a critical juncture that could once again ignite into large-scale airstrikes. With the U.S. Department of Defense instructing Central Command (CENTCOM) to wrap up preparations for major military operations against Iran, global attention is focused squarely on President Donald Trump’s ult... 2026-10-09 추부길
• The Shocking Betrayal of Germany's Top Intelligence Chief… South Korea Is No Exception! [The Heart of Germany's Intelligence Agency Compromised… Former Head of BND Arrested]The former head of Germany’s foreign intelligence agency, who once oversaw the country’s entire overseas intelligence apparatus, has been arrested on charges of using state secrets to compile analytical reports for a foreign intelligence service. Even more shocking is the prosecution’s determination that approximately 2,000 documents ... 2026-10-08 추부길
• Chinese Trade Escalates to the 'Guillotine'... Will Export Routes Close to Europe Following the U.S.? [Even Germany, Which Shielded China, Has Turned Its Back]China's export economy stands at a critical crossroads. As the United States continuously erects barriers against Chinese overcapacity and exports, even Germany—traditionally the most cautious nation regarding hardline policies toward Beijing—has joined hands with France to demand that the European Union strengthen its trade defenses against Chinese goods. Furthermore, the m... 2026-10-08 김정희
• "What on Earth Is Russia Hiding?"… U.S. Tracks 'Hour by Hour' as the Mystery of the 28-Year-Old Researcher’s Death Deepens ["Russia Must Share More": U.S. Prepares Official Diplomatic Pressure]The death of a 28-year-old female researcher from unexplained pneumonia at a plague research institute in Irkutsk, Siberia, is escalating beyond a localized infectious disease event into a major biosecurity dispute between Washington and Moscow. While the World Health Organization (WHO) currently assesses that there are no signs of additional infections and that the risk of int... 2026-10-07 추부길
• "Iran, It’s Time to End This"… The Real Reason Trump Delivered an Ultimatum ["Ending It the Good Way or the Tough Way"]U.S. President Donald Trump delivered what effectively amounts to an ultimatum to Iran, declaring: "Whether it ends in a good way or an un-good way, we're going to find out fairly soon." The timing of this statement is far from ordinary. Amid a U.S. maritime blockade that has brought Iranian crude exports to a virtual standstill, even Chinese refiners—Iran's largest customers—have beg... 2026-10-07 추부길
• "The Fall of Bin Salman Who Bragged About Money"… Why Even Trump Turned Away from Collapsing NEOM [Saudi Arabia’s $2.5 Billion ‘Sky Stadium’ Halts Operations]The "Future in the Desert" that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) once showcased to the world on the back of oil money is grinding to a halt piece by piece. Following setbacks to NEOM, Mukaab, and LIV Golf, the construction plans for NEOM Stadium—a $2.5 billion "sky stadium" conceived as a flagship venue for the 2034 World Cup—have now been indefi... 2026-10-07 추부길
• "Xi Jinping’s Dream of Shaking the World via Rare Earths Is Crumbling"… U.S. Launches Counteroffensive for a "China-Free Supply Chain" [The U.S. Department of Defense Staked $400 Million… Now 'China-Free Magnets' Emerge]The "rare earth weapon" brandished by Chinese President Xi Jinping to bring the United States to its knees is driving global supply chains in an unexpected direction. Rather than stopping at demanding more rare earths from China, the U.S. government is directly investing in private enterprises—building out mines, refining networks, and magnet... 2026-10-06 추부길