Global
A discussion about international affairs, geoeconomics, politics, and wars.
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Cold War: What has to win is life
The re-emergence of the Cold War and the ongoing climate crisis show that militarism and environmental destruction...
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The View From Russia and China
Explore the perspective of Russia and China on the conflict in Ukraine and the international security system. Learn about their vision for a post-conflict world.
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Embracing Einstein’s Socialism: Moving Beyond Predatory Capitalism
Albert Einstein's socialism provides a roadmap for moving beyond the failures of predatory capitalism.
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Our Freedoms Shrink as Our Military Expands
Our military, the Merchants of Death, even own our sidewalks. That’s what we were told when we arrived at Raytheon Technologies in Arlington, Virginia, on Valentine’s Day, February…
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Big Oil Outspent Clean Energy Groups by 27x
You’ve probably seen Big Oil ads promoting gas and oil companies as the solutions to climate change. They’re meant to be inspiring and hopeful, with…
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Military-Industrial Complex: The Endless Cycle of Profiteering and Chaos
I have frequently discussed how oligarchs have become very wealthy off our capitalist system – specifically the military-industrial complex. They thrive off solving problems in…
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Africa: Countries Are Hurting From Strong Dollar
The US dollar has been advancing rapidly in response to the Federal Reserve’s resolve to keep raising policy rates for longer to regain control of…
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COP27: One Breakthrough But Mostly Inadequate
For 30 years, developing nations have fought to establish an international fund to pay for the “loss and damage” they suffer due to climate change.…
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War Industry: Subpoenas Served on U.S. Weapons Manufacturers
What is it like to be so ashamed of the company where you work that you cannot bring yourself to admit you work there? Ashamed…
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Brazil: What Can The Western Left Learn From Lula’s Breathtaking Victory?
The extent to which Bolsonaro moved every lever he could against Lula to get reelected cannot be overstated. At the beginning of the year, the…
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