Iraq – Why Doesn’t the US Move Out Despite the Iraqi Parliament’s Decision?
By Peter Koenig
Why doesn't the U.S. respect the decision made by the Iraqi Parliament and move out of Iraqi territory? – The short answer...
Russia – A Groundbreaking Powershift?
By Peter Koenig
In groundbreaking news President Putin announced today, 15 January, in his annual address to the Nation, major changes in his government. First,...
Trump’s Deja Vu Wartime Playbook
By Jack Rasmus
History repeats itself, as they say. But in the age of American empire, not just twice. Or even three times. But with...
Iran vs. US – The Murder of General Qassem Suleimani
By Peter Koenig
Interestingly, after the US attack on Iraqi Militia fighters on 31 December 2019, and the assassination of General Qassem Suleimani, on 2...
The Madrid Climate Disaster
By Peter Koenig
Does anyone know what COP25 stands for? Probably very few. Its unimportant. As unimportant as the whole roadshow itself. Just for the...
Ecuador – The fight Against Moreno and the IMF is far from Over
By Peter Koenig
In Ecuador, the fight against IMF austerity measures is far from over. Just a few hours after my article was published on...
Tokens of Technical Progress: Blockchains, Data Dysphoria & Fantasies of Control
By Dr Robert Herian
The discourse of data sovereignty (‘taking control’) at first blush implies empowerment of the data subject – Facebook’s Libra project explicitly...
Lessons on Smart Cities from Post-Earthquake Japan
By Shojiro Nakamura and Hiroyuki Okabe
A crisis can also reveal new pathways of opportunity.
More than eight years ago, what is called the Great East...
Russia Excels at Art and Invention but Stinks at Commercial Technical Innovation
By Loren Graham
Russia has been known for its great contributions to the fields of literature, music and mathematics but never in commercial technology. Many...
On the Symphony of AI and Humans in the Work Context
By David De Cremer
“AI and human employees will form the teams of the future and will have to be led in such ways that...
EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK
China’s Challenging Search for a New Model of Economic Growth
By Danny Leipziger
China cannot continue to rely on exports to drive its growth, but what are the alternatives?
China ran a $1.2 trillion trade surplus last year, and despite admonitions from the IMF to rely...
