Tensions continue to rise between Türkiye and NATO with the EU threatening Ankara with secondary sanctions over its dealings with Russia and Washington using Greece and Cyprus to pressure Türkiye.
Sunday, February 8, 2026
After Bolsonaro’s Failures, Why Was Brazil’s Election So Close?
Lula wins by a whisker, but the Bolsonao Christian Right remains a powerful threat.
Successful Tool Lending Libraries Force Us to Rethink What the Public Is Willing to Share
Tool libraries lend implements and devices and provide guidance to community members who can’t afford to own or store their own tools.
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/1/2022
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Stop Worshiping Central Banks
Preoccupied with ‘credibility’ and reputations, central banks are again driving the world into recession, financial turmoil and debt crises.
Is Venezuela’s US-Appointed “Interim” President Juan Guaidó On His Way Out?
Gauidó has long outlived his usefulness. Now, he and the “interim” government he fronts are an obstacle in the way of reopening Venezuela’s oil market to US oil majors.
“Nikkei-Owned Financial Times Begins to Crack on Sanctions”
Some serious whinging from Japan about the supposedly new and improved oil and gas sanctions on Russia.
The U.S. Diesel Shortage Is Worsening
That diesel shortage we warned you about is arriving. So what is likely to happen?
2:00PM Water Cooler 10/31/2022
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Russia Accuses West of Trying to Replicate Ukraine Strategy in Armenia
Moscow accuses the West of using an Ukraine-style strategy in Armenia as more players enter the fold and the situation in the South Caucuses risks spiraling out of control.
Electro-Shock Therapy for Slow Learners in the Ukraine Electric War (Part III)
Russia launches another high-intensity attack on Ukraine’s electric grid, and John Helmer continues his analysis of Russia’s strategy.
‘A Brazil of Hope’ as Leftist Lula Defeats Far-Right Bolsonaro in Presidential Runoff
Lula is BAACK! A big night for Brazil!
Is The IEA Too Optimistic About The Energy Transition?
The IAE says the Ukraine War and the energy crisis are speeding up the global energy transition, but a closer look shows there are reasons to be doubtful.
