The Drake Framework The grounding of aircraft across the United States on 13 November 2026 provides an important occasion to examine the vulnerability of international civil aviation through an application of Frank
Prior to the 2024 election, there was a debate about whether Donald Trump was a fascist. I thought that was the wrong moniker because fascism has specific associations with genocide and totalitarian
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The Issue Thalif Dean, in his excellent article titled UN’s Biggest Crisis in 80 Years? appearing in this newspaper of 5 March 2025 says: “ The United Nations, in its nearly 80-year-old history, is
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Jeff Bezos is transforming Blue Origin with a no-nonsense, high-pressure approach similar to Amazon’s corporate culture as he aims to close the gap with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The billionaire’s hands-on involvement has
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Global oil prices tumbled to their lowest levels in three years as concerns over weakening U.S. demand and increased crude supply weighed on the market. Brent crude fell below $70 per barrel
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In a narrow 5-4 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against the Trump administration, ordering the immediate release of nearly $2 billion in frozen foreign aid payments. The ruling marks yet
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A coalition of billionaire investors, including BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, infrastructure mogul Adebayo Ogunlesi, and Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing, has orchestrated a $22.8 billion acquisition of key global ports—most notably, two
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Russian political philosopher Alexander Dugin has drawn a controversial parallel between the United States and Russia, arguing that if Mexican nationalists behaved like Ukrainian nationalists, former U.S. President Donald Trump would have
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The CIA has reportedly confirmed a pause in intelligence sharing with Ukraine, marking a significant shift in U.S. support for Kyiv amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. The decision, as reported by
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U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified his assault on the international trade system by imposing steep tariffs on major economic partners. On March 3, Trump announced a 25% tariff on imports from
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In a dramatic push to shrink the federal government, the Trump administration has reportedly identified 443 federal buildings, including major agency headquarters, as potential candidates for sale. According to Reuters, the General
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In a highly anticipated address to Congress, President Donald Trump laid out a sweeping vision for U.S. domestic and foreign policy, touching on key global conflicts, economic measures, and social issues. The
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Melania Trump made a rare solo appearance on Capitol Hill, advocating for stronger legal protections against deepfake and revenge pornography targeting children. The first lady, speaking alongside teenage victims, called for urgent
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has announced a massive $100 billion investment in the United States, marking a strategic move to strengthen its foothold in the American semiconductor industry and avoid potential
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The number of Americans applying for UK citizenship surged to an all-time high in 2024, with the re-election of Donald Trump and changes to Britain’s tax system driving a sharp increase. According
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Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD has pledged to collaborate with rival Tesla in the fight against petrol-powered cars, despite fierce competition between the two automakers for dominance in the global EV
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