In October, significant political and economic developments occurred, particularly in the U.S. where election campaigns highlighted polarization rather than proposals. Despite slight unemployment increases, economic growth remained strong at 2.8%. Meanwhile, Israel faced a budget crisis due to war expenses. Mexico saw mixed economic indicators, including record foreign investments but rising government deficits.
As tensions rise a year after the Oct 7th Hamas attacks, Iran’s VP for Strategic Affairs, Mohammad Javad Zarif, discusses with Ian Bremmer the ongoing Middle East conflict. Topics include Iran’s self-defense stance, regional provocations, and perspectives on U.S. elections, emphasizing Iran’s cautious approach amid escalating tensions.
The letters discuss leadership changes in Mexico and upcoming U.S. elections amid extreme polarization. Economic indicators include U.S. stability with Mexican mixed data. Global events noted are the Israeli-Iranian conflict and China’s economic policies. Argentina’s inflation declined, Germany faces challenges, and markets saw moderate gains.
Antonio Navalón’s post discusses the evolution of warfare, emphasizing the shift from traditional violence to technology-driven conflicts. He highlights the role of intelligence and technological advancements in contemporary warfare, drawing parallels with historical events like the Spanish Civil War and World War II. Additionally, he reflects on Israel’s current stance, noting their shift from victimhood to a more assertive posture in response to ongoing threats. The post underscores the dual-edged nature of technology, which can both empower and endanger modern society.
Alastair Crooke, a British diplomat and ex-intelligence officer, discusses Benjamin Netanyahu’s ideological roots, Hezbollah’s history, and a potential Israeli invasion of Southern Lebanon before Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination. The conversation, hosted by former CIA analyst Larry Johnson, is part of the “Counter Currents” series.
If we analyze the leaders of the world’s leading countries, we see that the leaders of yesteryear have disappeared! Where are Merkel, Reagan, Mao Tse Tung, and Lee Kwan Yew of Singapore? Today, we see extremes in every country, swings from right to left and …
Antonio Navalón Everywhere, from North to South, from East to West, from the United States to Israel, from Venezuela to Spain, and from Spain to Mexico, justice is in crisis. This crisis is mainly due to two things: first, the evolution of a fundamental power …
As we have suggested through this channel many times, Joe Biden withdrew from the November election and left the way open for Kamala Harris, who was immediately endorsed by all sectors of the Democratic party despite not having received a single popular vote. Trump felt …
This month, we will start with the analysis of politics in Mexico after the election of Claudia Sheinbaum. The result of the vote was no surprise to me since if we assumed that 65 million Mexicans would vote, of which 20% are upper and upper …
