Alienating your most important natural gas provider (in Spain’s case: Algeria) is a bad idea even at the best of times. And right now, with the world facing its biggest energy crisis in at least half a century, these are not the best of times.More
US-Mexico Relations Hit New Low Over Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Mexico’s position of neutrality over the Russia-Ukraine war provokes backlash from Washington. More
Unbeknown to Most, A Financial Revolution Is Coming That Threatens to Change Everything (And Not for the Better)
Given how much is at stake, this financial revolution is among the most important questions today’s societies could possibly grapple with. It should be under discussion in every parliament of every land, and every dinner table in every country in the world.More
Talking about ‘Scanned’ with Russell Brand
As Russell Brand takes increasing flak from British legacy media for shining a light on many of the topics it refuses to cover, here is a wee taster of our conversation for his Under the Skin podcast.
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Geopolitical Tensions on Europe’s Southwestern Flank Threaten to Exacerbate EU’s Natural Gas Shortages
The Spanish government has reversed its long-held position of neutrality regarding Western Sahara despite the risk of alienating the EU’s third largest provider of natural gas, Algeria.More
Parts of Spanish Economy Grind to a Halt After Five-Day Nationwide Truckers’ Strike
Like the Trudeau government, Pedro Sánchez’s ruling coalition blames the truckers’ strike on far-right elements while blaming Putin for record-high gas prices and decades-high inflation in Spain.More
Is It Time to Start Worrying About European Banks’ Exposure to Russian Debt?
On a pound for pound basis, European banks are far more exposed to Russian debt than their U.S. counterparts. And Russia is looking increasingly likely to default on that debt. More
Latin America, As a Whole, Refuses to Embrace Total Economic War Against Russia
Even as the pressure rises to endorse the West’s sanctions against Russia, most countries, including U.S. neighbor Mexico, prefer to sit on the fence. More
UK Government Awards CIA-Linked Spyware Firm, Palantir, Another Juicy NHS Contract
There are many reasons why Palantir’s increased involvement in the UK’s health care system is troubling, including, first and foremost, the company’s close ties with the US military and intelligence industrial complexes.More
Will the World Soon Be Ready for Central Bank Digital Currencies? The IMF Seems to Think So
The move towards central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) “is gaining momentum, driven by the ingenuity of Central Banks.”More
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