By John McGregor, a translator and political violence researcher The Australian electoral and parliamentary systems, including mandatory voting at all levels of government, lends itself to centrist policies and two…
Conor: Germany’s swift demise reminds me of the German intelligence agent Bachmann in “A Most Wanted Man.” He’s led to believe he’s operating on an equal level with CIA and…
Lambert and I, and many readers, agree that Ukraine has prompted the worst informational environment ever. We hope readers will collaborate in mitigating the fog of war — both real…
Conor: This is a good reminder that a) this war could be brought to an end if that wasn’t the last thing the US and the UK wanted, and b)…
The European Systemic Risk Board is essentially an offshoot of the European Central Bank. And central banks are normally the last to admit that a crisis is around the corner,…
Your humble blogger is supposed to be on vacation in Maine. The “in Maine” part is holding up, but I felt compelled to make a remark about the Nord Stream…
The numbers: The U.S. shrank in the first six months of the year, revised government figures confirm, and painted a picture of economy buffeted by strong headwinds and tailwinds. Gross…
Lambert and I, and many readers, agree that Ukraine has prompted the worst informational environment ever. We hope readers will collaborate in mitigating the fog of war — both real…
John here. I believe this piece is particularly relevant in the USA where there isn’t the in-built connection between one of the major political parties and the organized labor movement.…
By John McGregor, a translator and political violence researcher On 19 September, a large number of Sikhs in Canada voted in an entirely unofficial referendum. On the ballot was the…