Türkiye’s economy, reeling after the Feb. 6 earthquake, will need beneficial economic ties with Russia more than ever despite western pressure.
Friday, July 11, 2025
Who’s Winning and Losing the Economic War Over Ukraine?
A stocktaking on the impact of the economic sanctions against Russia.
Incumbents Have the Upper Hand in Elections – Coordination Failures Give Them a Further Advantage
Incumbents do better than they ought to due to the opposition failing to unify sufficienlty against their main target.
Hope Amid Climate Chaos: A Conversation with Rebecca Solnit
Solnit sees hope as central to the clmate change fight. Is that belief well founded?
2:00PM Water Cooler 2/21/2023
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Who Decides for Children?
It is actually predictable that the idea of how far the automony of children should go is hopelessly messy.
Putin’s February 21 Speech: Hot Takes – Putin Speaks for a Strong, Self-Sufficient Russia
Putin was in fine form, focusing on domestic programs, wth no new battlefield plans. But he didn’t mince words about the West.
Nigerian Central Bank’s “Drive to Entrench” a “Cashless Economy” Is Creating a World of Pain for Nigerian Citizens
“Nigeria must go cashless. It is a global policy, checking insecurity and fighting corruption”: Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Godwin Emefiele
EU Gas Price Cap: An Exercise in Futility
The much -maligned EU gas price cap is not looking any better with age.
2:00PM Water Cooler 2/20/2023
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Mark Cuban Has Been Taking On the Drug Industry. But Which One?
Billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks gets into the pharmaceutical industry.
Europe’s Second Largest Industrial Base Sinks Under the Weight of Energy Costs as Divisions Open Up in the Ruling Coalition
Italy searches for energy after cutoff from Russia.
