Satyajit Das: Book Essay – Understanding Iran
A look at modern Iran’s grand strategy and the danger of continued Western underestimation.
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How States Are Placing Restrictions on AI in the Absence of Strong Federal Regulation
Yves here. On the one hand, it is gratifying to see that some curbs are being put on AI, even if in a piecemeal fashion by states. Restrictions on AI use in medicine, for instance, will tend to have broader impact since most providers are national and will find it too costly to run a […]
Read more...Trump Reaffirms Threat of Even Higher Tariffs on India; Deflationary Shock Risk for Global South
If Trump does not blink on his tariff threat against India over Russia oil buys, could his program kick of deflationary pressures?
Read more...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?
Read more...Food Rescue Grows in Response to Federal Funding Cuts
Food rescue, charities that use excess from wholesalers, provide free groceries to those in need as Federal programs cut support.
Read more...Trump Threatens India With Secondary Sanctions Over Russian Oil Purchases. What Next?
Trump’s attempt to bully India into dropping Russian oil buys is not succeeding. What happens now?
Read more...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.
Read more...As Tariffs Bite and Jobs Stall, New Interactive Tool Tracks How Much Trump and GOP Are Raising the Cost of Living
As Trump’s new tariffs are about to squeeze American wallets even harder, a new tool helps keep track of the damage.
Read more...Chronically Ill? In RFK Jr.’s View, It Might Be Your Own Fault
RFK, Jr.’s policy views confirm that he hates the poors.
Read more...Trump Is Hellbent on Derailing India’s Rise as a Great Power
Is there some logic to Trump’s 25% tariff threat against India, or is this just more pique over his limited influence?
Read more...Unexpected China Factory Contraction Confirms Deflationary Headwinds, Overcapacity
China’s leaders admit to widespread overcapacity, such as in EVs and solar panels. Faillure to solve it could generate Japan-style deflation
Read more...South America’s Sovereignty Is Being Lost in Big Tech’s Clouds
How South America and the Global South generally are selling out their automony and the promise of multipolarity for Big Tech convenience
Read more...Can States Reinvent U.S. Healthcare? This Expert Thinks So
Trump has sent a wrecking ball through US healthcare. Can states team up to preserve some measure of the old normal?
Read more...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?
Read more...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
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