Why Ukraine may be under even more pressure than Russia to Do Something when the ground finally freezes in Ukraine.
Friday, July 18, 2025
‘It’s Not Either/Or’ — Population and Consumption in the Climate Solutions Debate
Looking at the oft superficially discussed population and consumption levers in the climate change debate.
How Austerity Caused the NHS Crisis
As the NHS crisis intensifies, a look at how the once esteemed service got there.
2:00PM Water Cooler 1/4/2023
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Worst of Europe’s Energy Crisis May Be Yet To Come
Just because the weather gods are now smiling on Europe does not mean its energy crunch is over.
The Ethics of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates: Where Do We Stand and Where Should We Go Regarding Social and Biomedical Responses to Pandemic?
As Covid vaccines underperform and for some groups, present risks, an article in a prominent metical ethics journal calls for mandates to end.
The Great Inflation Debate: Supply Shocks and Wealth Effects in a Multipolar World Economy
A new analysis finds our inflation comes first from Covid/sanctions supply shocks and second, spending by the rich, not government spending.
Can NATO and the Pentagon Find a Diplomatic Off-Ramp from the Ukraine War?
A piece about NATO’s recent noises re Ukraine sadly reveals how supposedly non-captured, well-meaning activists have lost the plot.
2:00PM Water Cooler 1/3/2023
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An Entire Decade of Benefits Denial for Vets After Camp Lejune Toxic Chemical Exposure?
A recently-passed law is designed to help servicemembers who suffered toxic chemical exposure at Camp Lejune finally get compensation.
A Primer on Mexico’s Unconventional Economic Success Story (Which You’re Unlikely to Hear Much About in the MSM)
Mexico’s economy was one of the best performers of 2022, despite (or perhaps because of) a whole raft of worker-friendly policies from the AMLO government.
Ukraine: When Will It Reach the End of Its Propaganda Line?
Is Ukraine’s spin getting threadbare?
The Currency Swaps Time Bomb in Global Finance – Rob Johnson
Currency swap exposures have gotten to be uncomfortably large……
