Category Archives: Europe

Michael Hudson and Richard Wolff: BRICS High Aspirations Versus Cautious First Steps

Michael Hudson and Richard Wolff discuss the recent BRICS summit as well as its rapidly-evolving geopolitical backdrop.

Georgia Election Update

Color revolution appears to fizzle out as all the accusations of fraud and Russian interference ignore the economic considerations of the voters who said no thank you to the West.

Why Does the West Hate Russia So Much?

“The Spectre of War” by Jonathan Haslam provides some clues — at least for the UK.

Hydrogen Stocks Crash as Hype Faces Reality Check

The EU and especially Germany were relying on the fantasy that green hydrogen could save their industry, which is dying after governments cut off Russian pipeline gas.

Europe Is Not Prepared for the Looming Lebanese Refugee Crisis

Maybe European politicians who oppose refugees should stop supporting wars that create refugees.

Why Does the EU Want to Become More Like the US?

Bloc elite aim to double down on anti-labor, pro-market policies under the guise of competitiveness and productivity in order to compete with China.

US Black Sea Strategy Takes Another Big Hit in Georgia Election

Protests are now expected in country that plays key role in Eurasian logistics after voters choose pro-Russian government.

The Great Game of Logistics

Logistics corridors play an increasing role in the New Cold War. Do workers lose no matter who wins?

Germany Can’t Stop Digging

As Berlin tags along with Washington into the war crimes abyss, it blames Russia for turning Germans against the government.

De-risking Downsides

The EU starts a trade war with China. Like the “de-risking” from Russia, the US is once again poised to be the main beneficiary.

Gas Crunch Looms as Demand Outpaces Supply Growth

Why a gas price squeeze looks likely.

The Fight to Hold Executives and Boards Accountable Continues in Barclays and Bayer Appeals

An update on two cases, one against Barclays, the other Bayer executives and directors, which seek accountability in New York courts.

The Sanctions Poison Pill in Putin’s Peace Offer

A discussion of Putin including a not-much-discussed deal term that the West will never accept: sanctions relief.

TaxCast on Green Laundering, Combatting Big Corporate Tax Dodging with Joseph Stiglitz, EU Competition Minister Margrethe Vesterger

A look at corporate misbehavior, here extreme tax avoidance and green laundering, and the progress of efforts to combat it.