The chancellor and his ministers want to win new friends in order to be prepared for the disputes that are on the Western agenda because of the “rivalry” with China and Russia. But those who want to win new friends should know why friendship has not been so far.
Economics
Branko Milanovic: The bitterness of Adam Smith
Often cited, seldom read. Branko Milanovic finally reads the whole of Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations and reflects upon its meaning. Read here
Economics
Bill Mitchell: The Left has failed during the pandemic but not because they supported restrictions
“Where the Left has let us down is in failing to use their political voice to insist that governments accompany the lockdowns with (among other things): Full income support for workers unable to ‘work from […]
Geopolitics
The Cradle: Iran hits multiple Israeli bases in massive missile barrage
Iran launched hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel late on 1 October in a massive retaliatory attack that officials in Tehran say achieved direct hits on multiple military bases across the country. “We targeted three […]
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