Author: Ahmet Faruk Isik

In the 21st century, the U.S.-China relationship has emerged as a defining axis of global geopolitics, often characterized as a “Cold War 2.0.” Unlike the Cold War of the past, this competition is marked not by military confrontation but by a struggle for dominance in technology, markets and global influence. The world is now divided into two major blocs, with limited interaction between them, while cooperation within each bloc intensifies. Rather than reversing globalization, we are witnessing its reconfiguration – driven by technological competition, economic nationalism and domestic market priorities. At the heart of this new landscape is advanced technology,…