Globalisation
Adam Tooze: Defining polycrisis – from crisis pictures to the crisis matrix
This is one way of looking at the precarious state of the world. Read here
Globalisation
Economics
Ramzy Baroud – The End of Laissez-Faire: Russia’s Attempt at Reshaping the World Economy
The Middle East, especially the Gulf region, is vital for the current global economic order and is equally critical for any future reshaping of that order. Moscow is on the case. Ramzy Baroud is a […]
Economics
The Destiny of Civilization by Michael Hudson
In his latest book, economist Michael Hudson pits socialism against finance capitalism and tears apart the ‘dream civilization’ imposed by the 1 percent. By Pepe Escobar, posted with the author’s permission and cross-posted with The Cradle […]
Economics
Branko Milanović – What if Putin’s true goals are different?
An interesting take on possible Russian strategies. Branko Milanović is an economist specialised in development and inequality. His newest book is “Capitalism, Alone: The Future of the System That Rules the World” Cross-posted from Branko’s […]
Climate Crisis
Michael Roberts – Food, famine and war
The capitalist economy appears to be as incapable of managing the current food crisis as it was at managing the Covid and climate crises. Michael Roberts is an Economist in the City of London and […]
Globalisation
Melvin Goodman – The Danger of Worsening Relations With Both Russia and China
Once again, an unplanned and impromptu remark from President Biden has generated controversy, although this represents his third (incorrect) reference to a commitment to defend Taiwan. Melvin A. Goodman is a senior fellow at the Center […]
Economics
Michael Hudson – Calling to Account the Hereditary Warrior Class
It’s often forgotten, or played down, that industrial capitalism was revolutionary Michael Hudson is the author of Killing the Host (published in e-format by CounterPunch Books and in print by Islet). His new book is J is For […]
Economics
Fractured China: How State Transformation is Shaping China’s Rise by Lee Jones and Shahar Hameiri
Book Review by Chenchao Lian Originally published by E-International Relations How is Chinese foreign policy made? How is it implemented? These are questions that have long occupied China specialists. With the growth of Chinese power […]
Economics
Robert Hockett: Make America Make Again
Three errors, all stemming from obsolete and discredited 1990s and early 2000s style thinking, have vitiated our national responses to inflation thus far. Counterpart errors, as it happens, account for our past 50 years’ economic, […]
Economics
Michael Roberts – A Marshall plan for Ukraine?
How the USA went from engagement with China and Russia to containment. Michael Roberts is an Economist in the City of London and a prolific blogger Cross-posted from Michael’s Blog Image: State Emergency Service of Ukraine/Wikimedia […]