The policy of side-stepping the proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran is becoming increasingly untenable for non-Arab Muslim nations and China.
Hitting Qatar, Targeting Iran
Saudi-UAE campaign to isolate Qatar and Iran puts Muslim nations in a bind.
Britain: Theresa May’s Vanity Election
The British Prime Minister, an eternal control freak, wanted to have herself a little election. Voters don’t appreciate it.
After Trump’s Exit from Paris Accord: Just Sanction the Bastards!
After Trump’s exiting from the Paris Accord, no more travel freedom for all those involved in the decision-making.
Bye Bye, Paris! Hello Centralia, Pennsylvania!
Reflections on Donald Trump’s exit from global responsibility.
A Carbon Cost: Germany’s Energy Transformation
Germany is not on target to meet 2020 emissions targets, due in part to the setback of rapid denuclearization.
French Emissions: Nuclear Limitations
Will France be able to maintain its low carbon emissions going forward?
China’s Carbon Emissions: Still Rising Fast
Even on a per person basis, the outlook on Chinese decarbonization is bad.
US Emissions: Which Way?
U.S. decarbonization is likely to stall under Trump, even as the planet’s carbon capacity limit approaches.
Italy: Snap Elections in Late September?
Is Renzi putting his personal electoral interests over those of his country? And will his gamble pay off?























