Rare Wrinkle or Growing Rift?: Russia & China Exchange Criticisms Over World War C

Rare Wrinkle or Growing Rift?: Russia & China Exchange Criticisms Over World War C

The recent so-called “exchange of criticisms” between Russia and China over their respective border policies in response to World War C is more of a rare wrinkle in their relations caused by media reports than a growing rift that could endanger their comprehensive strategic partnership, though it should still be monitored in the worst-case scenario…

Trump – Master of the Seen – Vandalizes U.S. Economy

Trump – Master of the Seen – Vandalizes U.S. Economy

Government intervention into the market is always, and without fail, the wrong response to an economic problem. Politicians justify their intervention with ‘saving jobs,’ ‘dealing with a crisis’ or simply, ‘because I can.’ They only focus on the ‘seen’ and ignore the ‘unseen’ effects of their policies, selling them to voters on that basis alone….

The Russians Get Blamed Again, but Who Is Really Subverting American Democracy?

The Russians Get Blamed Again, but Who Is Really Subverting American Democracy?

It is perhaps inevitable that a major health panic like the coronavirus will have political ramifications based on whether those most affected by the illness will perceive that the government performed well or poorly in the crisis. The government for its part will engage in a blame game which seeks to place responsibility for what…