05 Apr DEI
“Is American exceptionalism grounded in meritocratic capitalism or pluralistic diversity, equity and inclusion…, or both?” – The Lonely Realist Meritocratic success has defined America for more than 200 years...
04 Apr TLR Week in Review: April 4, 2025
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Welcome to this week’s edition of The Lonely Realist Week in Review. The past week saw major turbulence in global markets, driven by an escalating U.S.-led trade war that rattled investor confidence. Equities plunged worldwide – marking the worst week since 2020 for U.S. stocks...
29 Mar Dollar Dominance?
“De-dollarization happens slowly…, then all at once.” – The Lonely Realist TLR was struck by Cassandra’s observation last week that because Europe now is pursuing an overhauled “Europe First” strategy (notably with respect to defense manufacturing and strategic materials) to compete with Trump 2.0’s “America First,”...
28 Mar TLR Week in Review: March 28, 2025
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Welcome to this week’s edition of The Lonely Realist Week in Review. It was a tumultuous week defined by high-stakes power plays at home and abroad. From an unprecedented diplomatic spat between the U.S. and a key ally over Greenland to aggressive moves by the...
22 Mar Recession?
“Has the Trump Administration engineered a recession?” – The Lonely Realist President Trump is waging all-out war on the Federal bureaucracy, on America’s trade partners, and on America’s NATO allies. The execution of Trump 2.0 policies has created uncertainties that make business planning hazardous, and America’s...