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Finance

Branko Milanović interview: On global inequality, China’s rise, the war in Ukraine

July 17, 2023 Ben 0

An exploration of inequality from many angles. Cross-posted from Branko Milanović’s blog (originally published in French in ‘Atlantico’ here). What is your take on the riots that are going on in France at the moment?   […]

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Gig Economy

The urban dimension in food delivery struggle: The story of the Riders Union Bologna

July 13, 2023 Ben 0

This interview with Maurilio Pirone is available as a podcast or in written text form. The Gig Economy Project is a BRAVE NEW EUROPE media network for gig workers in Europe. Click here to find out more […]

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EU politics

Patrick Maynard: Germany’s Support for Ukraine Faces Doubts on the Home Front

July 12, 2023 Ben 0

NATO’s Vilnius summit is placing fresh demands on Germany to increase its military aid to Ukraine. Foreign Minister Anne Baerbock speaks stridently of the West’s role in the war — but Germans are increasingly reticent […]

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Anatol Lieven: Why the NATO summit in Vilnius matters

July 12, 2023 Ben 0

The “ironclad” commitment to Ukraine joining Nato makes peace talks with Russia harder. Anatol Lieven is Director of the Eurasia Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. He is the author of ‘Pakistan: A […]

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Economics

Michael Roberts: The cost of living and profits

July 12, 2023 Ben 0

New OECD report is revealing as to which European countries are being hit hardest by the cost of living crisis and what is driving. Michael Roberts is an Economist in the City of London and a prolific […]

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Energy

Euronews: Austria imports of Russian gas hit pre-war levels, exceeding aid to Ukraine

July 12, 2023 Ben 0

Austria is one of four EU countries not in NATO. Read the article HERE.

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Corruption

Eli Clifton: The Undisclosed Arms Industry Ties of Those Pushing for More Weapons to Ukraine

July 12, 2023 Ben 0

Politico published a letter by “46 foreign policy experts” and did not disclose that 21 of them work for organisations funded by the arms industry. Eli Clifton reports on money in politics and US foreign […]

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Climate Crisis

Kelly Macnamara – Researchers: We’ve Underestimated The Risk of Simultaneous Crop Failures Worldwide

July 10, 2023 Ben 0

Simultaneous floods in major food producing regions could seriously undermine global food supply. Published by ‘Science Alert’. Read the article HERE.

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Climate Crisis

Balkan Green Energy News – EU auditors: Billions spent in vain on circular economy transition

July 10, 2023 Ben 0

A report by the European Court of Auditors has found that the circular transition is “almost at a standstill in European countries.” Read the article HERE.

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EU politics

Medea Benjamin, Marcy Winograd: We Must Stop Biden From Sending Cluster Bombs to Ukraine

July 10, 2023 Ben 0

For the first time there are some rumblings among Democrats about the latest red-line Biden is crossing on arms to Ukraine. Medea Benjamin is co-founder of Global Exchange and CODEPINK: Women for Peace. She is […]

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Designing Global Economic Equality: The Making and Unmaking of Global Egalitarian Policies at the United Nations by Christian Christiansen

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Reviewed by Branko Milanović The just published book by Christian Christiansen Designing Global Economic Equality: The Making and Unmaking of Global Egalitarian Policies at the United Nations provides an intellectual review of the history of […]

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Shared Prosperity in a Fractured World: A New Economics for the Middle Class, the Global Poor, and Our Climate by Dani Rodrik

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Book Review by Walden Bello Dani Rodrik has impeccable credentials as an economist. He is an expert in many areas, including trade and development, and is one of Harvard University’s leading lights. In recent years, […]

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