Kuala Lampur, July 17 -- Amid trade wars, shifting alliances, and a resurgence of unilateralism, a quiet financial rebellion is unfolding in Europe. It is not led by protestors in the streets or fiery parliamentary speeches. Instead, it is taking shape deep in the vaults of global finance - through gold.

In recent months, both Italy and Germany have revived efforts to repatriate significant portions of their gold reserves from the United States.

Although this movement has received little attention in mainstream Western media, its implications are profound.

These actions reflect growing mistrust - not only of the US financial system - but of Washington's willingness to weaponise it, especially under the administration of President Donal...