Commentary Sixty years ago this month, the Cuban Missile Crisis brought the world to the brink of a nuclear war. With Russian threats that “all options are on the table” in its ongoing war in Ukraine and U.S. fears that the Kremlin may resort to tactical nuclear weapons to counter Ukraine’s counteroffensive, is the world…
Will the Ukrainian War Lead to Another Cuban Missile Crisis Moment?
Unconditional Support for Ukraine Will Cost the US Dearly
Commentary If you were asked to name the most important critical mineral in existence, what would you name? Maybe bauxite, a sedimentary rock with a high aluminum content; maybe cobalt, a metallic used in the construction of aircraft engines and gas turbines; or maybe lithium, used in the production of electric vehicles and electrical energy…
China’s Yuan Will Suffer More
Commentary China’s yuan has slid against the dollar. Three things account for this: 1) interest rates in the United States and elsewhere are rising while rates in China are declining; 2) although all economies are slowing and indeed seem on the verge of recession, China’s economic and financial problems seem more fundamental and present greater…
Welcome Baby 8 Billion
Commentary This November, a baby will emerge from her mother’s womb, draw her first breath, and announce her arrival into the world with a tiny cry. While this is the usual protocol for childbirth, one thing, in particular, will mark this child as unique. This baby will be Baby Eight Billion. That day—when our planet…
North Korean Missiles—Keeping the US and Its Allies Distracted and Worried
Commentary This has been a busy year for North Korea’s missile developers—having launched 25 missiles (both ballistic and cruise missiles). The “shots” typically land in the ocean east of the Korean Peninsula but short of Japanese maritime territory. However, on Oct. 4, North Korea launched a ballistic missile that passed over northern Japan—prompting the Japanese government…
Federal Financial Mess
Commentary Even before the recent spate of spending legislation, the authoritative Congressional Budget Office (CBO) warned of the precarious state of Washington’s finances. Its figures show that the relentless growth in entitlements will push up budget deficits and add to the nation’s already heavy accumulation of public debt. By 2032, the CBO concluded, outstanding government…
Why China Won’t Turn Its Back on Russia
Commentary Due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) appears to be losing patience with Russia. Some authors claim that China could soon turn its back on Russia. Such claims, however, are untethered from reality. Here’s why. Located in the northernmost part of Earth, the Arctic region consists of the Arctic Ocean and parts of…
Global Conflicts Lead Back to Russia and China
Commentary Ukraine is grabbing the headlines, but military conflicts are flaring up around the globe, many of which are tied to China, Russia, or both. Of the 32 armed conflicts reported in 2021, the majority are still going on. Ethiopia’s Tigray region has been in a state of civil war since November 2020. China has…
On China’s Disinflation
October 5, 2022
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Disinflation in China is one of the eye-catching macroeconomic phenomena against the backdrop of global high inflation. Look at the other BRICS countries: India’s latest inflation stands at 7 percent, South Africa at 8 percent, Brazil at 9 percent, and Russia at 14 percent. China? Below 3 percent. The real estate and debt deleveraging must…
The Evolution of Godless Practices: Eugenics, Infanticide, and Transhumanism
Commentary There is a straight line that runs from eugenics through infanticide to transhumanism. All three are the devil’s work in the material world. Let us explore the issue. Good Versus Evil From biblical times to the present, there has been an ongoing battle between good and evil that has been waged through the centuries….
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