Geopolitics
Month: March 2026
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Geopolitics
Michael Hudson – Thinking About the Unthinkable: Iran’s Grand Plan to End U.S. Presence in the Middle East
This is a war which will have big consequences not just for regional hegemony, but for the future of American power full stop. Michael Hudson’s Killing the Host, The Collapse of Antiquity and The Destiny of Civilization are published by […]
Geopolitics
David Hearst – Israel’s war of regional supremacy will not end with Iran
These are decisive days in the battle for the future of the Middle East. David Hearst is co-founder and editor-in-chief of Middle East Eye. He is a commentator and speaker on the region and analyst […]
Geopolitics
Jennifer Kavanagh – Is Ukraine peace toast, now that the Middle East is on fire?
Now that the US and Israel have attacked Iran, Russia has even less reasons to engage seriously in efforts to end the Ukraine war. Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh is a senior fellow and director of military […]
Geopolitics
DropSite – Oil prices yoyo as refineries hit and shipments halt; White House won’t rule out a draft in Iran war
Useful round-up of the latest in the Iran war. Read the article HERE.
EU politics
Euronews – European markets dip as oil prices soar and European gas prices jump
The war on Iran is going to hurt Europe a lot more than the US, which make it doubly stupid that most European leaders have condoned it. Read the article HERE.
Economics
Destatis – German Recession: New orders in manufacturing in January 2026: -11.1% on the previous month
New orders in manufacturing January 2026 (in real terms, provisional): -11.1% on the previous month (seasonally and calendar adjusted) +3.7% on the same month a year earlier (calendar adjusted) Read Article HERE
Economics
DeStatis – German Recession: Production in January 2026: -1.2% on the same month a year earlier
Production in industry January 2026 (in real terms, provisional): -0.5% on the previous month (seasonally and calendar adjusted) -1.2% on the same month a year earlier (calendar adjusted) Read Article HERE