Peace in Ukraine is a worthy aim. But the West can’t bring itself to offer what Russia might accept.
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Thursday, January 22, 2026
Peace Talks Essential as War Rages on in Ukraine
Topics: Doomsday scenarios, Economic fundamentals, Energy markets, Guest Post, Politics, Russia, UK
Posted by Yves Smith at 1:10 am | 49 Comments »
Matt Stoller: Naked Capitalism –A Community Seeking the Truth
Naked Capitalism sweats the details, and in this time of airy propaganda, that gives you a leverage point.
Topics: Guest Post, Notices
Posted by Yves Smith at 7:30 pm | 8 Comments »
Biden Opens Campaign Season with MAGA Exorcism in Idiosyncratic Philadelphia Speech
The three audiences for Biden’s Philadelphia speech. And about that blood-red background.
Topics: Guest Post, Politics
Posted by Lambert Strether at 4:25 pm | 63 Comments »
Links 9/5/2022
Topics: Guest Post, Links
Posted by John McGregor at 6:55 am | 254 Comments »
Can the U.S. Kick Its Reliance on Russian Uranium?
Ukraine is pushing for sanctions on Russian uranium. Thorium isn’t ready for prime time, so sanctions put further pressure on energy markets.
Topics: Commodities, Energy markets, Guest Post, Russia
Posted by John McGregor at 6:50 am | 40 Comments »
Naked Capitalism Fundraiser 2022: Your Situational Awareness Guide as Tectonic Plates Shift
Off to the Tip Jar! Please join in this fundraiser so we can keep giving you incisive, independent commentary and cute animal pix.
Topics: Guest Post, Notices
Posted by Yves Smith at 7:34 pm | 32 Comments »
Fundraiser 2022: What We Did for You in the Past Year
See the good use we made of the money many of you generously contributed in the last fundraiser!
Topics: Notices
Posted by Yves Smith at 7:33 pm | 9 Comments »
Rahul Gandhi – The Most Establishment Populist
Rahul Gandhi’s attempt to position the Indian National Congress as the protector of the Indian people against the deep state neglects the party’s own history of control and corruption.
Topics: Guest Post, India, Politics
Posted by John McGregor at 12:55 pm | 8 Comments »
Links 9/4/2022
Topics: Guest Post, Links
Posted by Conor Gallagher at 6:55 am | 283 Comments »
How Boris Johnson Rigged British Politics for the Tories
The government of Boris Johnson has undermined democracy in the UK in a number of ways, making it more difficult to vote, speak out, or protest. This legacy will continue to benefit the Tories even as Johnson is replaced by Liz Truss.
Topics: Guest Post, Politics, UK
Posted by John McGregor at 6:55 am | 29 Comments »
Links 9/3/2022
Topics: Guest Post, Links
Posted by John McGregor at 6:55 am | 299 Comments »
European Stainless Steel Mills Are Closing Due To Energy Crisis
Stainless steel mills are now keeling over due to energy price spikes. Who will be next to fall?
Topics: Doomsday scenarios, Economic fundamentals, Energy markets, Europe, Guest Post
Posted by Yves Smith at 6:54 am | 37 Comments »
In Refusing to Prioritize Drivers’ Safety, UPS Risks Major Strike
Transportation and delivery workers have increasingly had it. Now UPS employees are on the verge of forcing their issues.
Topics: Guest Post, Income disparity, Politics, Social policy, Social values, The destruction of the middle class
Posted by Yves Smith at 6:48 am | 11 Comments »
2:00PM Water Cooler 9/2/2022
By Lambert Strether of Corrente Bird Song of the Day Great Bowerbird, Western Australia, Australia. Notes: “Male initially singing/calling near bower, then approach and scold me towards the end of the recording. Other Behaviors: Advertise, Scold. Habitat: Dry Forest.” * * * Politics “But what is government itself, but the greatest of all reflections on […]
Topics: Guest Post, Water Cooler
Posted by Lambert Strether at 2:00 pm | 115 Comments »
Links 9/2/2022
Posted by Conor Gallagher at 6:55 am | 242 Comments »



