Russian-Belarusian Relations: ‘The Moment of Truth’ has Arrived

Russian-Belarusian Relations: ‘The Moment of Truth’ has Arrived

Belarusian President Lukashenko’s dramatic declaration that “the moment of truth has come” for bilateral relations ahead of his meeting with his Russian counterpart on Friday raises all sorts of questions about the future of their ties, though nobody should be surprised by this if they were objectively observing relevant developments over the past half-decade. ***…

Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’ Is Impossible to Take Seriously

Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’ Is Impossible to Take Seriously

When the two old political fraudsters emerged at the White House this week with the most deranged, farcical tragi-comedy in Middle East history, it was difficult to know whether to laugh or cry. The 80-page “peace” plan from the White House contained 56 references to “Vision” in its first 60 pages – and yes, with a capital…

Thuringia – Patient Zero for Germany’s Revolution?

Thuringia – Patient Zero for Germany’s Revolution?

German politics is in turmoil. State elections last fall left Chancellor Angela Merkel weakened, forcing her Christian Democratic Union (CDU) to make an unwanted coalition in Brandenburg with the Social Democrats (SPD) and the Greens. The surge in the former East German states of Merkel’s political nemesis, Alternative for Germany (AfD), complicates an already complicated…

The Future of What’s Called “Capitalism”

The Future of What’s Called “Capitalism”

Whatever definition of capitalism you use, the current system isn’t it so let’s call it “capitalism” in quotes to indicate it’s called “capitalism” but isn’t actually classical capitalism. Try a few conventional definitions on for size: Capitalism allocates capital to its most productive uses. Does the current system actually do this? You must be joking. Capitalism is…