Author Archives: Yves Smith

U.S. Eyes Tighter Sanctions On Iran’s Oil And Gas Exports

The US again plans to deploy its favorite weapon, sanctions, againt Iran. But will the US get the cooperation it expects?

Links 10/28/2023

Here’s Why Russia Didn’t Deter or Respond to the US’ Latest Bombing of Syria

Russia is playing its cards carefully in the Middle East, as the example of the latest US bombing in Syria illustrates.

Smaller Employers Weigh a Big-Company Fix for Scarce Primary Care: Their Own Clinics

Some employers in primary care deserts are entering the healh care business, indirectly revealing the level of institutionalized profiteering

Links 10/27/2023

The Gods Are Going Against the Chosen People — Mammon Against Israel, Mars Against the Pentagon

Why Israel can’t handle a long war economically, and is prettyu sure to get one.

Ukraine’s Desperate Search for War Funding Hits Local Budgets

Ukraine’s local authorities are undes serious budget stress despite government assurances of support

FDA Confirms IM Doc Concerns About Pharmacies Pushing Covid Boosters + Other Vaccines in Same Visit

Flu vaccine upselling as yet another chapter in medicine, American-style.

Theories of Economic Crises

How different economic theories, or more accurately, stories, about crises, have profound impact on policy.

Global Warming Is Accelerating

Some updated sightings on the global warming front.

Israel’s Coming Attack on Gaza: Boundary Conditions and Delay

The press is saying a lot, and perhaps too much, about Israel’s division and dithering over Gaza. What might really be afoot?

Two Cheers for Biomedical Science!

An in-depth look at two important advances in biomedical science, each treating a dangerous genetic disease.