Commentary

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Young fleeing eastern europe
Commentary January 27th

Young and educated fleeing Christian Orthodox countries

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Due to Putin's invasion of Ukraine, food prices have shot and African countries will see a humanitarian disaster in the second half of 2023.
Commentary January 25th

Due to Russia, humanitarian disaster expected in second half of 2023

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After a harsh "zero-COVID" policy, China has opened back up. But without accurate reporting, we have no idea how badly this will all end.
Commentary January 23rd

China stops collecting COVID data making its future difficult to predict

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To go nuclear, a country like South Korea must have the technical capacity to pull it off and a strategic reason to justify using them.
Commentary January 19th

South Korea rocks the boat with nuclear weapons comment

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China's population crisis is very real. Some say that the declining birth rate suggests China is on the verge of collapse as a global power.
Commentary January 18th

China birth rate decline suggests nation is on verge of collapse

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The recent resignation of its defense minister signals a change in Germany's long-standing pacifist defense policy might be coming soon.
Commentary January 17th

Germany’s defense policy toward Ukraine might change very soon

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A state-owned mining company in Sweden has just stumbled upon a million metric tons of rare earth metals...but what does that mean?
Commentary January 16th

Sweden finds the largest deposit of rare earth metals in Europe

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Joe Biden's leadership style and willingness to not be the smartest guy in the room sets him apart from recent U.S. presidents.
Commentary January 13th

Analyzing 8 world leaders from the past to present

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A toasty winter? It's great for Europe, terrible for Ukraine
Commentary January 11th

A toasty winter? Great for Europe, terrible for Ukraine

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China's President Xi Jinping has quietly reassigned a controversial minister in a sign he realizes that his policies aren't working.
Commentary January 10th

China’s Xi reassigns press minister in admission of failed policies

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There are fears that the group which has overtaken the Sinaloa drug cartel in Mexico could bring its violent methods across the border.
Commentary January 9th

Arrest of El Chapo’s son sparks fears of drug cartel violence

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Teslas won't go mainstream for at least a decade
Commentary January 5th

Tesla and EVs will not go mainstream for at least a decade

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US dollar global currency
Commentary January 4th

Is the US dollar at risk of losing its global currency status?

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Commentary January 3rd

The next decade: Welcome to the world of ‘less’

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As the federal spending bill makes its way through the Senate, Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul found a hilarious way to express his sentiment.
Commentary December 22nd

Rand Paul derides spending bill with ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

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Solar energy is often mentioned as a solution to the climate crisis. But solar could be more of a problem than many of us realize.
Commentary December 21st

Solar energy may be more of a problem than we realize

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The U.S. usually relies on Russia and Ukraine to provide "pig iron" for steel production, but the state of Indiana is coming to the rescue.
Commentary December 20th

Imported ‘pig iron’ needed for US steel in short supply

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If the Ukrainian military gets hold of JDAMs, courtesy of the U.S., they will have the ability to strike Russians with pinpoint accuracy.
Commentary December 19th

Joint Direct Attack Munitions is a game-changer for Ukraine forces

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The U.S. has been sending Ukraine weapons not critical to its defense operations. Sending them Patriot missiles is a significant escalation.
Commentary December 16th

Sending Ukraine Patriot missiles could significantly impact war

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Xi Jinping's surprising decision to ease "zero-COVID" restrictions may appease Chinese protestors but it will also lead to millions of deaths.
Commentary December 14th

Expect millions of COVID deaths in China in coming weeks

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us selling tomahawk missiles to japan
Commentary December 13th

US selling Japan Tomahawk missiles in military defense buildup

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As more regions experience extreme weather, some experts say it's time to worry about how climate change will impact our food supply.
Commentary December 12th

It’s time to worry about climate change impact on our food

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Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) last week prevented yet another attempt by big government to exert control over the marketplace.
Commentary December 12th

Senator Paul addresses the Senate regarding his position on antitrust

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Ukraine launched modified Soviet-era drones at two military bases inside Russia, changing the geography of the war.
Commentary December 8th

Ukraine’s home-modified drones strike Russian bases

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The price cap on Russian oil puts us all in uncharted territory. Some warn that it could make global shipping much more dangerous.
Commentary December 7th

Russian oil price cap approaching uncharted territory

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When President Biden repackaged green pro-American manufacturing programs into the Inflation Reduction Act, it rubbed Europe the wrong way.
Commentary December 6th

Biden’s pro-American present for Europe

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The U.S. House has interceded in a possible devastating rail strike, but the system that created the conditions for the strike remains.
Commentary December 1st

How the US system created conditions for rail strike scenario

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Widespread dissent was once unthinkable in China. But recent protests signal that we may be seeing the end of China as a superpower.
Commentary November 30th

The end of China as a superpower is already happening

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Iranian protests continue but they have not attained geopolitical significance. The ruling elite maintains control and meets its commitments.
Commentary November 29th

Update: Iranian protests continue

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Ukraine war decided in spring
Commentary November 28th

Who will win the Ukraine War and when?

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Russia has now set its war efforts on attacking crucial infrastructure such as energy plants as a way to cripple Ukraine during winter.
Commentary November 25th

Russia targets Ukraine infrastructure as winter approaches

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Without supplying Ukraine with too many weapons in its war, the U.S. has a window of opportunity to drive a stake through Russia's heart.
Commentary November 23rd

US has opportunity to drive stake through Russia’s heart in Ukraine War

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Gas prices higher europe energy
Commentary November 22nd

Prices of natural gas in Europe could go even higher

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Sweden may have discovered who attacked the Nord Stream pipeline. However the truth may only make things worse for Europe.
Commentary November 21st

The truth about Russia and Nord Stream may cripple Europe

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Commentary November 18th

Why I’m bullish on Houston’s global potential

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The armed drone used to attack an oil tanker off Oman portends challenging times for the maritime industry, affecting Asia more than others.
Commentary November 17th

Armed drone attack on oil tanker sign of challenging times in transport

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Global economic uncertainty means America may soon have to reverse course and learn to build electronics again, for its own sake.
Commentary November 16th

America may soon have to learn to build electronics again

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Fall of Kherson effect on Crimea
Commentary November 14th

Fall of Kherson might be the beginning of fall of Crimea

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The Russian withdrawal from Kherson is a huge opportunity for Ukraine forces and very likely the end of any meaningful Russian offensive.
Commentary November 10th

Russian withdrawal from Kherson a huge opportunity for Ukraine

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Russia is unlikely to resort to chemical warfare in Ukraine because those types of weapon are too hard and too costly to implement.
Commentary November 9th

We can stop worrying about Russia using chemical warfare

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Results of the midterm elections indicate not much will change in the next two years, and pollsters appear to have undercounted Democrats.
Commentary November 8th

Surprising results indicate pollsters undercounted Democrat voters

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Dems doing well in AZ
Commentary November 8th

A better night for Democrats than predicted in Arizona

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' big win by nearly 20 points might indicate tough times for Donald Trump in a potential 2024 showdown.
Commentary November 8th

Trump’s endorsements beginning to hurt GOP candidates

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Allan Fung is in a close race against his Democratic opponent
Commentary November 8th

Republican Allan Fung in tight race in Rhode Island

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Exit polls have reveal 36% Republican turnout, Democrat turnout at 33% and independents at 31%. All agree that democracy is being threatened.
Commentary November 8th

Exit polls reveal 36% Republican turnout, 33% Democrat

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Governor Ron DeSantis has won the governor's race against Charlie Crist and Marco Rubio has beaten out Val Demings for Senate.
Commentary November 8th

Big wins for Republicans in Florida

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With the first polls closed in the 2022 midterm elections, Republicans have an opportunity to capture most seats since the 1920s.
Commentary November 8th

244 House Republicans is possible, highest number since 1920s

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In Germany, the Social Democrats and their two partners are at odds about next steps in Ukraine. It could mean trouble for NATO countries.
Commentary November 8th

Germany needs to send aid to Ukraine but it’s complicated

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The U.S. is in a phase of rapid industrial growth. This will benefit cities like Detroit with pre-existing manufacturing infrastructure.
Commentary November 7th

Detroit will rise again to be an industrial powerhouse

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Despite unpopular economic policies, Biden has exhibited managerial competence and a level of humility making him a highly engaged president.
Commentary November 4th

Biden is the most engaged president of the last 13 years

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