Iran’s New Missile Fleet: Part Deterrent, Part Sales Pitch
When Iran launched a barrage of airstrikes this week into Iraq, Syria and Pakistan, it was not just showing off the reach and sophistication of some of its newest missiles…
What the Houthis Really Want
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In a Rare Move, Singapore Charges a Government Minister With Corruption
It was an unprecedented set of events in Singapore: a government minister charged with corruption and then hauled to court. S. Iswaran, the transport minister, was formally accused on Monday…
You Could Have a Wealth Tax Raising a Few Billion or Major Reforms to Existing Taxes That Could Raise £100 Billion or More? Which Would You Prefer if You Wanted To Tackle Inequality? | naked capitalism
Yves here. Richard Murphy makes a point in the UK context that applies just as well as in the US. As appealing as a wealth tax might sound, it simply…
Eyeing Super Tuesday, Trump Is Eager to Dispatch Rivals Sooner Than Later
With five days left until the New Hampshire primary, Donald J. Trump and his allies are stepping up their efforts to muscle Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis out of the…
What Is the Basel III Endgame, and Why Are Banks So Upset About It?
An unlikely coalition of banks, community groups and racial justice advocates is urging federal regulators to rethink the plan they proposed in July to update rules governing how U.S. banks…
It Was Only One State, Right? So Why Does This Primary Feel Over?
Going into the Iowa caucuses, there were a handful of key things we were watching for: Would the frigid weather hamper turnout? Would his overwhelming dominance in the polls translate…
Opinion | When Public Health Loses the Public
“Put on your masks!” My son and I were cycling during the pandemic when a passerby furiously screamed that in our direction. I shouted back something too long about updated…
Black and Jewish Activists Have Allied for Decades. What Now?
Eva Borgwardt first embraced the Palestinian cause the summer after she graduated from high school. It happened because of Michael Brown. It was August 2014, and in Ferguson, Mo., not…
How Coffee Farmers in Hawaii Fought Counterfeit Kona Beans
On the volcanic slopes of Hawaii’s Big Island, hundreds of farmers in the Kona region produce one of the most expensive coffees in the world. Those farmers recently won a…