Geopolitical Tensions and Cultural Shifts

This chapter examines the rising trade tensions between the US and China, emphasizing the economic anxieties of American citizens and the broader geopolitical implications. It contrasts international military developments, including China's involvement in Ukraine, with local cultural changes, particularly in urban nightlife and Generation Z’s social behaviors. The narrative also explores Greece's strategic maritime influence and Italy's diplomatic gestures towards Albania, reflecting on how these elements interplay within a dynamic global landscape.