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Pax Chinacana

chinese national flag waving amongst trees outdoors

There’s a phrase that has defined global power for decades: Pax Americana. A Latin term meaning “American Peace,” it describes the era of global order shaped largely by the United States after World War II. Not peace in the purest sense, but a system where America sat at the center—militarily, economically, culturally, diplomatically. Whether countriesContinue reading “Pax Chinacana”

The Illusion of the Middle Class: Why There Are Only Two Classes

We often hear politicians, pundits, and economists talk about the “middle class.” It’s presented as the backbone of society, the engine of democracy, and the symbol of stability. But if we look closer, is the middle class actually real—or is it an illusion designed to keep people from recognizing the true divide? Class Through theContinue reading “The Illusion of the Middle Class: Why There Are Only Two Classes”