Francesco Sisci
@francescosisci.bsky.social
Italian, lived in China, interested in politics
The last demotions wipe the slate clean of the old PLA leadership, calling into question Beijing’s past strategic assessments as well. It’s unclear what China will think in the future.
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China’s Military Purge - Appia Institute
The last demotions wipe the slate clean of the old PLA leadership, calling into question Beijing’s past strategic assessments as well. It’s unclear what China will think in the future. Official News ...
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January 24, 2026 at 11:17 AM
The last demotions wipe the slate clean of the old PLA leadership, calling into question Beijing’s past strategic assessments as well. It’s unclear what China will think in the future.
www.appiainstitute.org/articles/chi...
www.appiainstitute.org/articles/chi...
Davos’ mood seems against Trump. On t’s speech then 2 questions:
1 Will he try to seduce the audience or confront it?
2 Will the audience applaud, be silent or boo him?
Therefore: what will be its impact in the US?
1 Will he try to seduce the audience or confront it?
2 Will the audience applaud, be silent or boo him?
Therefore: what will be its impact in the US?
January 21, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Davos’ mood seems against Trump. On t’s speech then 2 questions:
1 Will he try to seduce the audience or confront it?
2 Will the audience applaud, be silent or boo him?
Therefore: what will be its impact in the US?
1 Will he try to seduce the audience or confront it?
2 Will the audience applaud, be silent or boo him?
Therefore: what will be its impact in the US?
Cardinal Parolin on the principles and actions of foreign policy in the face of new challenges www.appiainstitute.org/vatican/peac...
Peace and Justice in the Holy See's Diplomatic Action in the Face of New Challenges - Appia Institute
Lecture by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State of the Holy See, who urges international diplomacy to find new paths to justice and peace within a rapidly changing geopolitical context. Towards...
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January 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Cardinal Parolin on the principles and actions of foreign policy in the face of new challenges www.appiainstitute.org/vatican/peac...
The twin controversies about the northern island and the FED could undermine the dollar and cast a shadow on the April summit with China.
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Greenland or Greenbacks - Appia Institute
The twin controversies about the northern island and the FED could undermine the dollar and cast a shadow on the April summit with China. There is no formal link between the two. Yet they are connecte...
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January 19, 2026 at 1:22 PM
The twin controversies about the northern island and the FED could undermine the dollar and cast a shadow on the April summit with China.
www.appiainstitute.org/articles/chi...
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Wall Street bankers and owners of movable capital would hate it, but if the rest of the world were to reduce its dependence on the US dollar, this would be good for the US economy, good for US manufacturing, and good for US farmers and workers.
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Wall Street bankers and owners of movable capital would hate it, but if the rest of the world were to reduce its dependence on the US dollar, this would be good for the US economy, good for US manufacturing, and good for US farmers and workers.
www.wsj.com/finance/curr...
Fed Turmoil Is Threatening Dollar Supremacy Just as China Pushes the Yuan
Economists see a politicized central bank damaging investor confidence in the U.S. system while Beijing advances in globalizing its currency.
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January 18, 2026 at 9:43 AM
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Wall Street bankers and owners of movable capital would hate it, but if the rest of the world were to reduce its dependence on the US dollar, this would be good for the US economy, good for US manufacturing, and good for US farmers and workers.
www.wsj.com/finance/curr...
Wall Street bankers and owners of movable capital would hate it, but if the rest of the world were to reduce its dependence on the US dollar, this would be good for the US economy, good for US manufacturing, and good for US farmers and workers.
www.wsj.com/finance/curr...
China is economically and geopolitically weak, but its planning capabilities remain strong. The US is financially and geopolitically stronger, but strained ties with its allies and a lack of long-term plans create openings.
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US-China, Summit on the World’s Future - Appia Institute
China is economically and geopolitically weak, but its planning capabilities remain strong. The US is financially and geopolitically stronger, but strained ties with its allies and a lack of long-term...
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January 17, 2026 at 10:48 AM
China is economically and geopolitically weak, but its planning capabilities remain strong. The US is financially and geopolitically stronger, but strained ties with its allies and a lack of long-term plans create openings.
www.appiainstitute.org/articles/us-...
www.appiainstitute.org/articles/us-...
It’s not just a war in the trenches of Ukraine, it’s a battle for the hearts and minds of people of the post Soviet world. Moscow made it ideological, and it is determined to win it against the Rome-supported Greek Orthodox Patriarch.
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Russia: poisonous contaminations - Appia Institute
It’s not just a war in the trenches of Ukraine, it’s a battle for the hearts and minds of people of the post Soviet world. Moscow made it ideological, and it is determined to win it against the Rome-s...
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January 16, 2026 at 12:25 PM
It’s not just a war in the trenches of Ukraine, it’s a battle for the hearts and minds of people of the post Soviet world. Moscow made it ideological, and it is determined to win it against the Rome-supported Greek Orthodox Patriarch.
www.appiainstitute.org/articles/chi...
www.appiainstitute.org/articles/chi...
The Pope to the diplomats: let’s save the West
In his first address to the diplomatic corps, Pope Leo, within a reasoned geopolitical presentation, did not spare criticism of Western culture.
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In his first address to the diplomatic corps, Pope Leo, within a reasoned geopolitical presentation, did not spare criticism of Western culture.
www.appiainstitute.org/vatican/the-...
The Pope to the diplomats: let’s save the West - Appia Institute
In his first address to the diplomatic corps (January 9), Pope Leo, within a reasoned geopolitical presentation, did not spare criticism of Western culture. It was not to take a leave of it, and even ...
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January 15, 2026 at 12:27 PM
The Pope to the diplomats: let’s save the West
In his first address to the diplomatic corps, Pope Leo, within a reasoned geopolitical presentation, did not spare criticism of Western culture.
www.appiainstitute.org/vatican/the-...
In his first address to the diplomatic corps, Pope Leo, within a reasoned geopolitical presentation, did not spare criticism of Western culture.
www.appiainstitute.org/vatican/the-...
Beijing may face challenges in using history to advance its claims, while the US may face them regarding its future standing in the world
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Troubles with History - and the Present - Appia Institute
Beijing may face challenges in using history to advance its claims, while the US may face them regarding its future standing in the world China likes to use history to make its political points. But i...
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January 13, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Beijing may face challenges in using history to advance its claims, while the US may face them regarding its future standing in the world
www.appiainstitute.org/articles/chi...
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Greenland is not Venezuela or Iran. All are about communicating strength or weakness. A win could turn into a loss for the US in its dealings with China.
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The Power of Trump - Appia Institute
Greenland is not Venezuela or Iran. All are about communicating strength or weakness. A win could turn into a loss for the US in its dealings with China. Following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nic...
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January 8, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Greenland is not Venezuela or Iran. All are about communicating strength or weakness. A win could turn into a loss for the US in its dealings with China.
www.appiainstitute.org/articles/ame...
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The American show of force in Venezuela may put a different spin on the PLA’s complex military transition and the party’s future political direction.
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Maduro at China’s Party Congress - Appia Institute
The American show of force in Venezuela may put a different spin on the PLA’s complex military transition and the party’s future political direction. “The US operation to abduct Venezuelan President N...
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January 6, 2026 at 11:41 PM
The American show of force in Venezuela may put a different spin on the PLA’s complex military transition and the party’s future political direction.
www.appiainstitute.org/articles/chi...
www.appiainstitute.org/articles/chi...
What is happening in Venezuela may have momentous consequences for China. On the eve of a critical Trump-Xi summit, Beijing may need to confront reality differently.
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Truths on Venezuela - Appia Institute
What is happening in Venezuela may have momentous consequences for China. On the eve of a critical Trump-Xi summit, Beijing may need to confront reality differently. The prestigious Beijing publisher ...
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January 5, 2026 at 7:29 AM
What is happening in Venezuela may have momentous consequences for China. On the eve of a critical Trump-Xi summit, Beijing may need to confront reality differently.
www.appiainstitute.org/articles/ame...
www.appiainstitute.org/articles/ame...
Maduro may have been captured. It’s a warning for the Ayatollahs. But Venezuela is much simpler than Iran. www.appiainstitute.org/articles/mid...
Hazardous Iran - Appia Institute
As the fate of Venezuela hangs in the balance, the future of Iran is uncertain, but the US should be careful not to become entangled in a trap that could unravel many of the region’s American interest...
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January 3, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Maduro may have been captured. It’s a warning for the Ayatollahs. But Venezuela is much simpler than Iran. www.appiainstitute.org/articles/mid...
Trails to Apocalypse
December 22, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Trails to Apocalypse
A question might haunt Washington: who should decide on international policy, the US alone or in consultation with allies? Ancient Rome faced the same trouble.
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Socii Tensions in America - Appia Institute
A question might haunt Washington: who should decide on international policy, the US alone or in consultation with allies? Ancient Rome faced the same trouble. On December 15, the head of the UK intel...
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December 17, 2025 at 5:39 AM
A question might haunt Washington: who should decide on international policy, the US alone or in consultation with allies? Ancient Rome faced the same trouble.
www.appiainstitute.org/articles/ame...
www.appiainstitute.org/articles/ame...
The EU vote to seize Russian assets is a significant loss for the comrade President and has cast a ballot in the negotiations nobody can ignore.
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Clearly Putin - Appia Institute
The EU vote to seize Russian assets is a significant loss for the comrade President and has cast a ballot in the negotiations nobody can ignore. Some things are unclear about the prospects following t...
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December 14, 2025 at 9:13 AM
The EU vote to seize Russian assets is a significant loss for the comrade President and has cast a ballot in the negotiations nobody can ignore.
www.appiainstitute.org/articles/eur...
www.appiainstitute.org/articles/eur...