Top News Stories Why Kishida decided not to call a snap election — yet The decision came as a surprise in the political center of Nagatacho, with many left wondering about the rationale behind his decision. BOJ maintains ultraeasy policy, but governor hints at surprises to come After […]
Can you support Russia without being anti-Ukrainian and anti-American? Discuss below. The issue here is about the meaning of the war for the world order and its morals. For the position that Ukraine must win for the sake of global democracy, consider Timothy Snyder’s recent piece in Foreign […]
by Peter Zeihan on June 16, 2023 Today’s video comes to you from the Okanagan region of BC – famous for its deep lakes, good wine, and (typically) blue skies. We’re talking about agriculture today, specifically the ban that five EU countries just placed on Ukrainian exports. With […]
Eyck Freymann on the motivations and challenges for cooling things down in Washington and Beijing. Felix Luo There’s a steady political consensus in Washington these days, despite the steady partisan discord, on taking a hard line with China. And now a U.S. House of Representatives panel has recently […]
Caitlin Johnstone Jun 15, 2023 Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): Lots of fun stuff in the news today. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), which oversees the spy agencies of the United States, has admitted in a report requested […]
Top News Stories Kishida says he won’t call snap election, ending weeks of speculation Kishida told reporters Thursday that he will not dissolve the Lower House during the current parliament session. SDF shooting suspect referred to prosecutors as details of incident emerge The incident took place at a […]
by Peter Zeihan on June 15, 2023 This is the first of the “Ask Peter” series, so I figured we’d kick it off with a two-parter. First, what’s the likelihood of Putin getting assassinated? Second, how is Russia’s demographic situation? Answering the second question will help us understand […]
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Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave react to Tucker Carlson’s latest episode of his new Twitter show. #tuckercarlson #twitter
Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave react to Tucker Carlson’s latest episode of his new Twitter show. #tuckercarlson #twitter
Peter Weber 3 extraordinary ways Trump could avoid punishment in the Mar-a-Lago documents case Joel Mathis Why are young Montanans suing over climate change? Brigid Kennedy 10 last-minute Father’s Day gifts for procrastinators Advertisement From Wisebread Earn $200 After Spending $500 Peter Weber Mexico’s Modelo dethrones Bud Light […]
Caitlin Johnstone Jun 14, 2023 Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): We can win this thing and create a healthy, harmonious world, and the work each of us does to help bring this about makes a real difference. The more I observe and […]
View it in your browser. Top News Stories Two dead after shooting at Self-Defense Forces gun range in central Japan An 18-year-old male suspect, a recent recruit of the Self-Defense Forces, was arrested at the scene for attempted murder. 14 hospitalized after being sprayed with unknown substance at […]
Disgruntled Canadians cite government overreach on gun control and personal freedoms, high taxes and authoritarian control of Alberta’s abundant natural resources as reasons they want to secede and join the U.S. Although a long shot, a vote is scheduled for June 30. John Thompson June 10, 20236 Many […]
Why is democracy struggling so much around the world? Francis Fukuyama on the recent history and unwritten future of the open society. Anastasiia Krutota For 17 years, democracy has been in decline globally. According to Freedom House, a Washington-based research organization founded in 1941, not only has the […]
The three scientists were engaged in “gain-of-function” research on SARS-like coronaviruses when they fell ill Michael Shellenberger Matt Taibbi Alex Gutentag Jun 13, 2023 After years of official pronouncements to the contrary, significant new evidence has emerged that strengthens the case that the SARS-CoV-2 virus accidentally escaped from […]
Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave react to a back-and-forth between Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Glenn Greenwald over RFK Jr.’s past praise of Roger Waters. #greenwald #rfkjr
by Peter Zeihan on June 12, 2023 As countries across the globe peeled back COVID restrictions, many of those economies saw huge (and much-needed) bumps. With China approaching six months since lifting its lockdown, the question on everyone’s mind is why hasn’t the world’s second-largest economy seen an […]
View it in your browser. Top News Stories Despite lofty hopes, global spending on nukes continues to surge The alarming development — 2022 was the third year in a row that spending rose — deals a serious blow to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s … Former LDP kingmaker Mikio […]
“The evil was not in bread and circuses, per se, but in the willingness of the people to sell their rights as free men for full bellies and the excitement of games which would serve to distract them from the other human hungers, which bread and circuses can […]
Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Top News Stories Japan extends order to destroy North Korea rocket or debris The Defense Ministry said the order would remain in place “for the time being,” after the North said it would conduct a second launch as … […]
Top News Stories Japan’s new immigration law raises concerns over safety of refugee applicants The government said the changes were needed because the previous law protected those who had committed serious crimes from deportation if they were applying for … Kishida hopes for change in North Korea’s stance […]
by Peter Zeihan on June 9, 2023 We’ve got a map with this one. We’ll be putting it into the video as well, but there’s a lot going on and you might want to hang on to this for reference. There are three main assaults to follow: one […]
View it in your browser. Top News Stories Bill to promote LGBTQ understanding passes key step in Japan’s Lower House Discussions took place at an unusual speed, with the committee approving the proposal after only a few hours of debate. Japan’s Cabinet OKs expansion of skilled worker visa […]
Big surprise, the moment he said, I will take no salary, we all knew he would make more money than Anyone ever in office prior…
by Peter Zeihan on June 8, 2023 I don’t usually do this, but today I’m going to be talking about the #haters. We’ll also dive a little deeper into the Kakhovka Dam that was destroyed by the Russians. I’ll let the video speak for itself today, but I’ll […]
Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Top News Stories Japan’s controversial immigration bill set to pass parliament The bill has drawn considerable attention in the political hub of Nagatacho as left-wing opposition forces launched an extensive campaign to block the approval of … PFAS in […]
What’s happening in Iran—and what are the implications across the Middle East? Kim Ghattas on the long-term prospects for autocratic rule and democratic resistance. Sean Nangle After the 22-year-old Mahsa Amini died in custody, following her arrest by Iran’s Guidance Patrol—the morality police—for “improperly” wearing her hijab head […]
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Renowned professor John Mearsheimer gives his analysis on how the war in Ukraine is going and more importantly how the war will end. Watch full video here: • John Mearsheimer … Thank you for watching the fully independent Kim Iversen Show. Get the FULL SHOW without ever missing a segment here: […]
Top News Stories France pushes back against proposal for NATO office in Japan France is unenthusiastic about a proposal for NATO to open a liaison office in Japan, a French official said, adding the move would take the … China begins drilling 11,100-meter borehole in search of oil […]
by Peter Zeihan on June 7, 2023 On June 6th, the Russians destroyed the Nova Kakhovka Dam at the head of a large reservoir on the Dnieper River. This is a logical move for the Russians…at least in the short term. To impede the Ukrainian counter-offensive, the Russians […]
Ep. 2333 Provoked: Scott Horton on Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S.
Kurt Hackbarth: México & AMLO in the Shadow of American Empire Kurt Hackbarth provides a broad overview of México and AMLO in the shadow of American Empire. It’s an interesting phenomenon that AMLO attracts support from the left, right, and center. AMLO has been focused on retaining Mexican […]
Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave talk about how some Ukrainian soldiers have historically worn patches bearing Nazi symbols. #ukraine #nazi #ukrainewar
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by Peter Zeihan on June 6, 2023 Metawealth Professional Training has contracted with Zeihan on Geopolitics for some geopolitical and demographic work. They have chosen to share this piece of that work with all takers. So thanks much to the folks at Metawealth, and enjoy the listen while […]
Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Top News Stories Minilateralism: U.S. looks to small groupings to tackle shared security concerns The roles of AUKUS and the Quad have grown wider, while bolstered cooperation between Washington, Tokyo and Seoul is just taking shape. CDP submits censure […]
Breaking down RFK Jr’s controversial statements on Israel.
The New York Times releases a small disgusting detail about reporting in Ukraine Matt Taibbi Jun 5, 2023 Photo deleted from Ukrainian official Twitter account The New York Times just released a story called “Nazi Symbols on Ukraine’s Front Lines Highlight Thorny Issues of History,” about whether or […]
Jose Nino’s Digest Here are my most recent articles for you Xi Jinping is Directing High-Level National Security Officials to Prepare for Conflict With the West On May 30, 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping said to his top national security officials to be prepared for “worst case scenarios” […]
Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Top News Stories Rapid return of tourists to Japan helping fuel inflation for BOJ Almost 2 million visitors arrived from overseas in April, compared with less than 140,000 a year earlier, according to Japan’s National Tourism Organization. Investigators’ pressure […]
View it in your browser. Top News Stories China and U.S. trade barbs at Asian security meet despite growing calls for dialogue Still, the conference saw a series of important speeches and sideline meetings that highlighted U.S. efforts to strengthen its security alliances in the Indo-Pacific region. Internet […]
Top News Stories One dead and three missing after heavy rain pounds wide area of Japan The weather agency warned of an increased risk of landslides and flooding of rivers in eastern Japan on Saturday as severe weather continued across parts … Japan, U.S. and South Korea agree […]
June 1, 2023 Hello, Insiders. Hallam Bullock, an editor on Insider’s audience team, here. Elon Musk is making his first trip to China in three years — and he’s being treated like a king. Today, we’re looking at what he’s been up to so far, including six photos […]
Our June 22 issue—the University Press Issue—is online now, with Fara Dabhoiwala on the ingenious index, Ingrid D. Rowland on Guido Reni’s questing soul, Rachel Donadio on Nathalie Sarraute’s sensual eviscerations, Steve Coll on the Taliban’s second emirate, Jessica Riskin on the poisoning of Jane Stanford, Ruth Franklin […]
Top News Stories Lack of detail on Kishida’s plan to fund child care measures draws criticism With a snap election possibly on the horizon, the government is seen as being unwilling to upset voters by increasing the burden on taxpayers. Rain front and tropical storm prompt warnings across […]
What’s the war doing to Russia’s economy? Sergei Guriev on the impact of sanctions on everyday life, Putin’s war machine, and the stability of his regime. Vitolda Klein The wealthiest countries in the world moved, at the recent G7 summit in Hiroshima, to impose new sanctions on Russia. Their […]
by Peter Zeihan on June 1, 2023 In mid-May, the US Trade Representative established a trade initiative with Taiwan. While this isn’t a full-blown trade deal, it represents the shift in US policy towards recognizing Taiwan as an independent country. Taiwan is already an important trade partner for […]
One of the many reasons I oppose global governance, and support both anti-imperialism and political decentralism, is so that dissidents and persecuted people can always find places of sanctuary. Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave react to Tara Reade’s latest comments on Joe Biden. #WhiteHouse #russia
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