Tag: Global economy
CrossTalk: Global recession
It is widely recognized that the global economy is weakening. There are many reasons for this. Inflation, supply chain issues, high levels of debt, the conflict in Ukraine, and the West’s appetite for sanctions. In this episode of the program we discuss how all these issues are changing the structure of the global economy. …
The Secret American Plan to Make Russia Great Again
It is generally a good idea to avoid ascribing nefarious intent to actions explained by mere stupidity. But this is a case where mere stupidity cannot possibly explain the long, steady procession of foreign policy errors spanning three decades, all of them specifically aimed at strengthening Russia. …
CrossTalk on Ukraine: Negotiate or not?
While the West maintains its anti-Russia rhetoric, and backs it up with ever more sanctions, the official position of Kiev is not so clear. When addressing the Davos crowd, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for negotiations. But one of his chief negotiators contradicted this. So where does Kiev stand? …