… a weakening of its biggest trade competitor, Europe, has been the most tangible benefit for Washington of the war it provoked in Ukraine. Most glaringly evident in the sabotage of Nordstream and its consequences for European businesses, Germany’s in particular, it … Read More »
Thanks to my friend Alain for this. With his country voicing its ire at his use of presidential fiat to avoid a parliamentary vote on raising state pension age from 62 to 64, Emmanuel Macron appeared on TV to defend … Read More »
From the centre-left Politico, December 4, 2022 * Why do the political elites of a nation or bloc of nations pursue courses of action they know will bring great harm to their citizens? Usually for at least two of the … Read More »