Month: August 2025

Rise of the USA as global hegemon: Yalta summit in February 1945 with (from left to right) Winston Churchill, Franklin Roosevelt and Joseph Stalin

The United States emerged from World War II with unprecedented power. In 1945 it produced nearly half of global GDP, controlled three-quarters of the world’s gold reserves, and possessed a nuclear monopoly. The dollar, fixed to gold at $35 per ounce, became the backbone of the Bretton Woods system. American factories built 75% of the

Invest in a changing world order

Press Release: Capital in Transition launches new platform Capital in Transition is pleased to announce the launch of its new platform. The site is designed to help investors navigate the complexities of a rapidly changing global order. We start from a clear premise: the world is at a historic crossroads. The decline of one global