A US propaganda outlet frets over Niger.
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Ecuador Descends Deeper Into Chaos Following Assassination of Presidential Candidate Fernando Villavicencio
Ecuador was already in a major crisis; now it is in an even bigger one.
Longitudinal – Reflections On Recent Economic Writing
Satyajit Das takes a gander through a large sample of recent economic books and has some unexpected findings.
The Polish President Said Kiev Isn’t Doing The West Any Favors & Its Counteroffensive Failed
Spats between Polish and Ukrainian officials reflect divergences in interests which they may no longer be able to paper over.
2:00PM Water Cooler 8/10/2023
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Rise in Air Pollution Fuels Antibiotic Resistance, Study Suggests
Yet another reason to take air quality seriously.
The Overlooked Role of the Financial Crisis in the Subjugation of Europe
Europe faces permanent economic diminution thanks to following US sanctions But did the financial crisis pave the way for this self-sabotage?
What Is This “Lawfare” I Keep Hearing About?
A summary of how the term lawfare came into being and how its use has evolve
Are Corporate Executives Expendable?
Analysts across the political spectrum challenge massive paychecks of corporate chiefs—and whether companies can survive without them.
2:00PM Water Cooler 8/9/2023
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NATO Training Leaves Ukrainian Troops ‘Underprepared’ for War
The veneer of NATO superiority is cracking as the Ukraine and its sponsors engage in a blame game over why the war is going so badly.
Vacation for Me, Not for Thee: European Workers’ Hard-Won Summer Vacation Tradition Is Slowly Being Taken Away
An increasing number of workers are unable to afford a summer holiday.
