IS Becomes WAS Introduction For a long time, the United States played two roles at once in the global system. It was both the King and the Queen . The King represents legitimacy, rules, and the position everyone instinctively protects. The Queen represents power, speed, and decisive action. For decades, America carried both roles simultaneously. But that balance appears to be breaking. From King and Queen to Queen Alone Until recently, the United States functioned not only as the most powerful actor, but also as the rule-maker of the international system. When America moved, allies followed. When America spoke, rules formed. That is the role of the King. Today, however, the United States increasingly looks like it is retaining only the role of the Queen . Powerful, fast, and capable of dramatic moves — but no longer the piece that others instinctively defend. This suggests that America may be losing its position as the shared rule-maker , even if its raw power remains intact. Venezue...

Relax Is Better Than Impatience Introduction All humans face the end of life sooner or later. But in most cases, later is better than sooner . A longer life usually allows more learning, more correction, and more understanding than a short one. The same logic often applies to societies and conflicts. The US–China Conflict The US–China conflict is becoming increasingly intense. The United States tends to act quickly and prefers rapid, decisive moves. China has historically been capable of enduring long-term pressure, but recently it also appears to be shifting toward faster, more immediate responses. When two actors both favor speed, their styles begin to match. As a result, the pace of confrontation accelerates. This acceleration heats up the world itself. And when the world becomes too hot, it naturally begins to seek cooling. Impatience Often Causes Mistakes From personal experience, impatience frequently leads to mistakes. Rushed decisions reduce the space for reflection and correc...

  +AI & Rook In chess, the rook is not the most complex piece. It does not move diagonally, it does not jump, and it does not surprise. Yet in many games, the rook quietly decides the outcome. I believe +AI plays a similar role in today’s world . +AI as a Rook The rook moves in straight lines—horizontally and vertically. Its strength lies not in creativity, but in reach, consistency, and speed . +AI behaves in much the same way. It does not replace human intention or strategy. Instead, it extends them—across space and across time. In practical terms, the effective use of +AI can be summarized into two main forms: • Horizontal expansion • Vertical expansion Horizontal Expansion: Reusing Success Across Markets Horizontal expansion means applying a method that worked in one domain to another domain. In investment terms, this could mean: • Taking a strategy that worked in equities • Testing it in FX, commodities, or other markets With +AI,...