Tagged: Energy

World / Geopolitics

 by Jaffa Levy

Power Has Moved to Chokepoints. That Is Where the Next Conflicts Will Be Fought

Power no longer flows from persuasion or values alone. In 2025, leverage sits in chokepoints: energy routes, chip supply chains, payment rails, shipping corridors, platforms, and custody systems. States that control bottlenecks can still force outcomes. States that cannot are left issuing statements while power moves elsewhere

World / Economics / Germany

 by Jaffa Levy

Volkswagen Leaves Dresden. Germany Leaves Its Industrial Model

Volkswagen has ended car production at its Dresden showcase factory. The move is small in volume but large in meaning. Germany’s old advantage rested on export prowess, deep supplier networks, and structurally cheap Russian pipeline energy. With that input gone, costs higher, and global competition harder, borrowing and subsidies now mask a competitiveness gap that cannot be financed away.