What makes this particular market correction so spooky is that, unlike in 2008, no single reason has yet been identified as causing the downturn.
Refugees and Social Media Running Amok: A Special Season’s Greetings
To overturn “fake news” demands so much more than fact-checking. It takes educating society with critical thinking skills.
The Democrats Might Lose the US Midterm Elections
In the U.S., we have moved to event-driven elections. Republicans could very well hold on to both houses of Congress.
How the Merkel Government Makes up Its Statistics
In reality, German government debt levels have been going up during Merkel’s 12-year reign – and this despite a booming economy.
Trump, Israel and the Palestinians
Trump’s “deal of the century” for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict may well put an end to any prospect of a two-state solution.
Russia’s Plan to Raise Stalin-Era Pension Ages Draws Opposition
Russians worry that they will not live to collect their pension due to the proposed age increase. But to what extent is this true?
Trump and the State of Workers in America: A 2018 Labor Day Reflection
After the U.S. saw moderate progress on labor issues under Obama, Donald Trump has wasted no time to attack workers and the labor movement in the U.S.
A Preview of Donald Trump’s Next Speech on Erdogan’s Turkey
Reflections on how to Make Turkey Great Again.
Options for Turkey
What the Erdogan government must do if it wants to avoid a “cold Turkey” economic shock.
What Does Putin Have on Trump?
For the sake of U.S. national security, it’s high time for Donald Trump to release all his tax returns in full. Otherwise, the calls that he is in Russia’s pocket will only grow louder.























