Recent #politics news in the semiconductor industry
➀ We all know that dealing with a wind-up merchant is about not getting too worked up. Once you understand their tactics, they are not to be taken too seriously.
➁ Last week, we learned that the new US vice president is a wind-up merchant, using his visits to Paris, Munich, and Washington to stir up discussions on AI regulation, free speech, and peace settlements.
➂ While some may take offense, those who recognize a wind-up merchant can simply shrug off their antics.
➀ The article discusses how Trump's actions, such as pulling out of international agreements and promoting certain policies, can be seen as a disruption to the current political orthodoxy.
➁ It compares Trump to other historical disruptors like Margaret Thatcher, FDR, Churchill, and Reagan, suggesting that disruptors often face initial criticism but eventually shape new political norms.
➂ The author suggests that Trump might be seen as a disruptor aiming to bring back the political pendulum closer to the common sense of ordinary people through his 'Common Sense Revolution'.
➀ Today could be a pivotal day in world history due to the potential resolution of conflicts in the Middle East and Europe, and the possibility of improved relations with China and normalization of diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Israel.
➁ The incoming US administration's efforts to defuse tensions in the Middle East and seek rapprochement with China may offer the best hope for ending the European war and promoting peace.
➂ A push for Europe to increase defense spending could strengthen NATO and deter Russian territorial ambitions, while political leaders focus on peace and prosperity for their own countries.