Those at the top of Wall Street finance know that what they do may be wrong – but not necessarily illegal. And so they carry on, under the “watchful” eye of US authorities.
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Living under the modern conditions of “liquidity,” humans know that everything can happen—yet nothing can be done with confidence and certainty.
India and the Politics of Anger
To rein in the present political “Age of Anger,” everyone must suspend the belief that their way of life is morally superior.
Trump Pushes for American Authoritarianism – With Success
At the end of Trump’s first year in office, the U.S. faces graver challenges than in many generations.
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German Politics: What If the SPD Balks?
Even if the SPD votes against joining a new “GroKo” government, the damage which prolonged political uncertainty in Berlin would inflict on Germany and Europe would be very limited.
Germany and Europe: A New Relationship?
If it comes to pass, Germany’s new “grand coalition” government’s EU-related plans represent progress for Macron’s calls to reform Europe.
“Nice” China? The Aloofness of Pax Sinica
Given its inherent sense of superiority, could China — once a global hegemon — be more peaceful than its Western (and especially U.S.) predecessors?
Iran Protests: The Oil and Gas Dimension
Iranians have long taken national pride in their natural resource wealth. But ordinary people aren’t seeing the benefits.























