In this episode of the Global Rewire Podcast, we are joined by James Aitken, founder of Aitken Advisors, to discuss the evolving landscape of global finance and investment strategies amidst significant geopolitical and economic changes. James covers the implications of U.S. policies on global trade, the challenges facing the European Union, Japan's economic situation, and the potential risks associated with the AI boom and financial engineering. Aitken emphasizes the importance of understanding structural trends and the need for a shift towards national resilience in investment strategies.