Africa actually does seem to be the most likely impact if it were to hit. The predicted impact would be along the equator.

BRICS delusion strikes again

He will get a preemptive pardon so it doesn’t matter.

Do you think that was because of the ban on the NSDAP or because of the unconditional surrender, execution of influential personnel and subsequent occupation of Germany?

I’m talking about the Beer Hall Putsch. Not the end of WW2, as that would 80 years ago.

And as we all remember, when the Nazi Party was banned 100 years ago, the problem was solved, just like that, and nothing at all happened afterwards.

What we’ve seen is the exact opposite. The state is running huge deficits, burning through its war chest, and the economy is very hot right now.

Because there is no doubt China will surpass USA at some point in the very near future.

There certainly is doubt. The population is already declining and the economy has been growing far slower, as of late, than it should. The US also has more powerful allies, we’ll see how much damage Trump will afflict on that front. China’s ascent seemed certain a decade ago, now it is doubtful.

Well, agreements aren’t worth the paper they’re written on if you can’t enforce them when push comes to shove. I agree that the US is less interested in meddling in every affair all over the world, but it’s a mistake to think that they’re not interested in maintaining hegemony and their status as the pre-eminent superpower. That’s the whole reason for the pivot to Asia, and both the Dems and Republicans are in agreement there: The goal is to contain China.

The danger, from Beijing’s perspective, is that the US can cut off or constrict maritime trade in the event of conflict or high tensions. China is a major importer of both, fossil fuels and food, as well as dependent on exports for its economy, as we all know. So controll over Taiwan and the South China Sea is seen as absolutely crucial, obviously to China, but naturally to the US too.

Unhindered access to global shipping, mostly.

Why shouldn’t a country be able to decide not to trade with another country?

This is terminal murica-brain. My condolences.

If they have such high public support why doesn’t the public vote accordingly?

only 30% thought disruptive tactics were effective for issues with high awareness but low support