What are the potential costs of cutting Russian energy imports as a further tightening of the sanction regime?
Sunday, December 28, 2025
The Ukraine War Clock Is a Time Bomb – It Blows Up On November 8, US Election Day
Yves here. Helmer gives interlocking updates, one of what can be inferred about the state of the war in Ukraine, the other on the prospects for Team Dem come November. Recall that Helmer was part of the Carter Administration, as so has some perspective. A couple of additions: Helmer provides evidence that Ukraine is regrouping […]
Various Covid Updates
Some Covid news, not encouraging but not yet alarming.
2:00PM Water Cooler 4/22/2022
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Journalist Gonzalo Lira Is Alive and So Is His Bucha Video
We are glad to see confirmation that Gonzalo Lira is alive and are reposting his short-lived but important Bucha video.
The Russia-NATO Cyber War Is Escalating Fast
Fears are rising that the boundaries of the cyber war between Russia and NATO could soon spread beyond Europe.
China vs. West: New World Disorder
Joanna Chiu’s book, China Unbound, argues for engaging China to seriously address human rights, climate change, and economic development.
The Energy Transition Has A Major Metals Problem
Green energy requires significant amounts of metals like lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper and manganese. Current supplies aren’t adequate.
2:00PM Water Cooler 4/21/2022
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Minneapolis Teacher Strike Brought Unity, Victory and a Reminder of the Threats Facing Public Education in the U.S.
Teachers ended a nearly three-week strike, citing advances in pay and working conditions for many members. But more work remains.
Russia’s Campaign in Ukraine and the West’s Response: The End of the Beginning?
Even through the fog of the Ukraine war, it’s possible to discern some contours of the future emerging.
DOJ Files Perfunctory Appeal to Revive Travel Mask Mandate
The CDC, which requested the mask mandate appeal, said “an order….remains necessary for the public health.”
