Part 4/11:
The Flaws in the Old Paradigm of Globalization
The long-standing assumption that economic interdependence would foster peace and political openness has proven flawed. China's rise through manufacturing, rare-earth monopolies, and data control has empowered its geopolitical ambitions. This reality demands a moral and strategic recalibration—moving away from unquestioned reliance on China for low-cost goods and towards resilience, sovereignty, and security.