Europe
Putin denies economic stagnation after four years of war
During its annual forum in St. Petersburg, the Russian president was keen to show that Moscow was back as a major economic and geopolitical player
June 09, 2026
Global Crises
Africa
Dying in Diesel protests: Africa slammed by Iran war energy crisis
Many governments on the continent set fuel prices. That's become a problem when leaders can no longer subsidize to keep costs low.
May 27, 2026
Middle East
More Iran war? There goes the neighborhood, and global economy.
US energy exporters might benefit from higher global oil prices, but American consumers do not and they, along the rest of the world, are paying.
May 26, 2026
Middle East
Is the petrodollar a war casualty or death greatly exaggerated?
Washington has a choice between managing what is a shift away from US backed currency, or accelerating it.
May 21, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Militaries are drone-happy but populations are living in terror
What governments are hailing as the future, ordinary civilians from Ukraine to Congo call harbingers of death and destruction
May 21, 2026
Global Crises
Trump's cuts are pushing the UN out of Geneva. That may be a win.
Budget shortfalls could force the organization to move closer to the communities that it's meant to serve
May 11, 2026
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