Einar Tangen

Einar Tangen, a Senior Fellow at the Teihe Institute and CIGI, dives into critical issues facing the U.S. economy and geopolitics. He critiques Trump's instinct-driven approach as lacking coherent strategy. Tangen raises concerns about the sustainability of the AI investment boom, citing risks tied to revenue and energy. He also highlights America's dependency on China for rare earths and the long path to rebuilding domestic capacity. The discussion touches on tariffs, China's manufacturing edge, and how countries like India navigate U.S. pressures.

Einar Tangen, senior fellow at Teihe Institute and CIGI who analyzes international security and economics. He maps three timelines behind the Iran crisis and explains Israel and US roles. He explores Iran’s asymmetric responses, oil shocks that could trigger global recession, and how nuclear rhetoric and declining Western dominance raise the risk of catastrophic escalation.

Einar Tangen, a Senior Fellow at Teihe Institute and CIGI, dives into the complex dynamics of U.S.-Japan-China relations. He argues that the U.S. is exacerbating tensions between Japan and China, influenced by past economic conflicts. Tangen highlights the dangers of accidental war due to miscalculation and discusses the generational differences in attitudes towards conflict. He also critiques U.S. economic vulnerabilities and proposes a multipolar approach involving Europe and BRICS to mitigate coercive policies.