Author Archives: Yves Smith

Links 10/10/2023

Elijah Magnier on Gaza War Risks for Israel

Elijah Magnier provides important if also troubling perspective on developments in the Gaza conflict.

EU’s Full Gas Storage Doesn’t Eliminate Supply Risks

Filling in details on how far gas storage goes in meeting EU needs over the winter, and the other measures it uses to assure supply.

Is Israel Weaker Than Widely Seen in Hamas/Palestine “War”?

If Israel is weaker in conventional military terms than widely assumed, that increases the odds of very bad outcomes.

What if UFOs Have Been a Cover for High-Tech – and Human – Defense Research Programs?

What if UFOs are a home-grown product?

The Top Ten Takeaways From Hamas’ Sneak Attack on Israel

Some initial observations about Hamas’ surprise strikes into Israel.

Links 10/7/2023

Michael Hudson: A BRICS+ Bank: How Would It Really Function?

Michael Hudson clears up some of the considerable confusion about what a new BRICS “currency” would amount to.

How U.S. Hospitals Undercut Public Health

The U.S. health care industry is one of the world’s worst polluters, causing many of the deaths it seeks to prevent.

American Society Wasn’t Always So Car-Centric. Our Future Doesn’t Have To Be, Either.

The surprising history of the car in the U.S. offers hope for a shift toward more climate-friendly transportation options.

Links 10/6/2023

Rob Urie: Americans Are Unleashing Monsters They Have No Idea How to Contain

How Americans, or at least their putative leaders, are pursing policies that are deranged and increasingly authoritarian.

Why Are Thousands of Kaiser Health Care Workers on Strike? 5 Questions Answered

An overview of the issues in and the magnitude of the strike at the Kaiser health system.

Crisis Risks Looming, UK Edition

While a UK crisis is not yet brewing, there are plenty of worrisome developments that could keep moving in the wrong direction.