After pulling off one last stunt, resulting in his expulsion from Colombia, Gauidó has not only outlived his political usefulness but has become a source of embarrassment to his erstwhile…
Why It Matters: The eurozone economy has regained its footing — for now. Just a few months ago, governments across Europe were braced for the possibility of an outright downturn,…
While the tea leaves in the American press are signifying that the Biden administration is about to give up on Ukraine, the plans continue on how to profit off whatever…
Yves here. An analysis of the fallout from California’s big snow, which was generally welcomed for its potential to replenish declining water levels in reservoirs. But a sudden warm spell,…
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. Bird Song of the Day House Sparrow, Lori Wilson Park, Brevard, Florida, United States. “Males fighting.” Politics “So many of the social reactions that strike…
Conor here: There is quite a bit wrong with the details in this article as it paints US actions in East Asia as mainly defensive and mocks those who say…
Yves here. Tom Neuburger’s discussion of the growing political influence of TikTok, particularly among the young, helps explain why the officialdom is eager to considerably constrain it, as well as…
Squawk bots: Can generative AI lead us to understanding animals? Google Cloud. By Betteridge’s Law, no. Repos Rising Again As Subprime Auto Loans Put Owners Way Behind The Drive America’s…
Former US presidential security advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski once described two “vital geopolitical pivots” in Eurasia – Ukraine and Azerbaijan. Brzenzinski also warned that the US should never allow the Eurasian “middle…
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. In a previous post in what may, with further kindness from engaged and helpful readers, become a series, I wrote that “You Should Never Use…