Category: World
Ukraine war spreads to Arctic as nuclear tensions escalate
Last week, the war in Ukraine reached deep inside the Russian Arctic.On September 9, Ukrainian drones struck two gas processing plants in the…
Global Survey Finds Deep Crisis of Trust as Majority Say Economic System Favours the Rich
An international survey released by Earth4All has found a growing crisis of trust in governments, widespread anger over inequality, and strong public support…
A Spectre is Haunting Europe — the Spectre of Ultra-Nationalism
During summer months there is a certain news drought. Nevertheless, this year social media has been crowded with news from wars in the…
Investment in Irrigation Systems Is Vital in Preparing for the Next Climate Shock
When the African continent experiences erratic rains, crops fail, leaving millions of people facing hunger. Approximately 95% of Africa’s arable land depends heavily…
Push to sanction Serbia could empower leader it aims to hurt
On August 27, Reps. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) and Bill Keating (D-Mass.) introduced the SRBIJA Act, which would impose sanctions and visa restrictions on…
How to prevent another disastrous war in the ‘in-between’ states
Only a few days ago, Moldova’s ambassador to the U.S. said it was likely “not an accident” that a Russian jet-powered drone flew…
How Trump’s Iran operation turned into a forever war
As the United States has struggled to secure its four primary objectives in the Iran War — achieving regime change, dismantling long-range ballistic…
International Trade Theory Not Developmental
Most free trade advocates falsely claim that comparative advantage ensures developmental gains from trade liberalisation. Mainstream trade theory does not promise that partial…
Against the odds, BRICS overcomes sharp divisions in New Delhi
The 18th summit of BRICS, a grouping with ten members including Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Russia, and South Africa, concluded in New Delhi…
Moscow’s Quiet Handshake: Russia Feeds Targeting Data to Iran as the Pentagon Downplays the Risk
Industry and defense expert Justin Fulcher, who previously brought his entrepreneurial background to public service as a senior advisor to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon
