Category Archives: Europe

The “Trump Bridge” Could Lead To Russia’s Expulsion From the South Caucasus

Is Trump about to achieve a big win in Russia’s back yard?

Economists Wake Up to West’s Trade and Technology Dependence on China

Useful data on and discussion of China’s dominance of inputs and technologies essential to the West.

Former Ambassador M. K. Bhadrakumar Throws Cold Water on the Idea That India Is Keen About BRICS

Bhadrakumar explains why India does not think all that highly of BRICS.

Europe’s Energy Future Hinges on Global Powers

The EU’s energy transition goals (and so much else) are becoming increasingly reliant on trade and tariff policies from the US and China.

Iran Refuses to Blink as Europe Eyes Snapback Sanctions

urope is allegedly threatening to launch the JCPOA snapback, which would re-institute tougher sanctions on Iran. But is this threat real?

The EU-US Trade Deal: Von der Leyen Just Subordinated the EU as the US’ Largest-Ever Vassal State

The EU submits to Trump on trade and accepts further insult via required US investment and energy purchases

Michael Hudson: Church and Finance – From the Crusades to World War I

Michael Hudson extends his historical review from debt in antiquity the role of the Catholic Church in the rise of banking and war finance.

Australia & Japan Are Seemingly Having Second Thoughts About the De Facto Asian NATO

Japan and Australia are finally questioning US exploitation. But what can they do about it?

U.S. Inches Closer to Causing Major Caucasus Crisis With Offer to Administer Transport Corridor Between Turkey and Azerbaijan

Moscow takes measures against Baku and Yerevan to warn against corridor move that would upset regional balance and be blow to Iran and Russia.

Wars, Taxation, and Increases in Representation

A historical analysis shows that greater representation was a bargain autocratic, here feudal, rulers had to strike to get support for war

Dutch Industry Buckles Under Energy Transition and Global Pressure

High energy costs in Europe, largely due to sanctions against Russia, has spread the gangrene of de-industrialization to the Netherlands

“Europe Won’t Need Russian Gas in the Future”

Europe celebrates its economic suicide by continuing down the path of achieving independence from cheap Russian gas.

“The Pandora’s Box Has Been Opened”: Von der Leyen Faces Impeachment Risk

EU Commission head Ursula von der Leyen is (finally) in some trouble. How much of a sweat does she need to break to survive?

Chaos in the Caucasus: Türkiye and Azerbaijan Make Their US-Israel-Backed Move Against Russia and Iran

U.S. officials say involvement of Russia and Iran in their own backyard of the South Caucasus is “unstable and undesirable.”

The UK Aims to Entrench Its Influence in Estonia in Order to Lead the Arctic-Baltic Front

The UK’s clever scheme to enlist rabid chihuahua Estonia to harass Russia in the Baltic theater.