The Economics of the Ukraine Proxy War with Michael Hudson and Radhika Desai
Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson are premier [geopolitical] economists. They reflect on the economic impacts of the Ukraine proxy war.
U.S. Admits Weather Pushed Chinese Balloon Off Course, U.S. Shot Down Hobbyists’ $12 Balloon in $2M Missile Attack
US officials acknowledged the Chinese balloon they shot down on February 4 had likely been blown off course by unexpected weather. The US Air Force later spent $2 million using missiles to blow up what appeared to be a $12 hobbyist balloon.
Palestine Is My Cause: Arabs Reaffirm Support for Palestinians, Rejection of the Occupation
In a poll carried out annually by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies in Doha, 76 percent of respondents said that Palestine is a cause for all Arabs, not Palestinians alone.
Nestlé’s Blatant Misconduct Shows Us the Darkness of Capitalism
Corporations like Nestlé are essentially doomsday machines: man-made creations that will ultimately destroy humanity if allowed to continue as they are. It continues to exist only because of the acquiescence and facilitation of its gross misconduct by governments and society.
Chávez Built a New Economy: A Conversation with Tony Boza
Tony Boza is a Venezuelan economist. In this interview, he discusses the changes in Venezuelan economy when Chávez came into power , and also examines the impact of the U.S. blockade. He next explores the economic policies currently applied in Venezuela.
An Abiding Need: Ten Reasons Why Gandhi Still Matters
Thoughts on the Mahatma’s 75th death anniversary.
The Adani Story and Indian Neoliberalism – 2 Articles
While the Adani story is still unfolding, what it has already made clear is that neoliberalism is not about market competition and transparency, but an instrument to engineer income and wealth redistribution. In this case in favour of one individual and his group. Also: “Adani’s Fraudulent Empire Exposed”.
Explainer: Why Rahul Gandhi Accused Modi Government of Bending Rules to Hand Over Airports to Adani
When Rahul Gandhi launched his offensive in Parliament, one of his main allegations was that the Modi government tweaked norms to help Adani take control of six Indian airports. The Centre had brushed aside red flags raised by the finance ministry and the Niti Aayog.
Documents Reveal Niti Aayog Pushed Govt to Privatise PDS, Slash Free Food Coverage, Subsidies; Also: 79% Indians Food Insecure
Niti Aayog has been the strongest opponent of expanding food security programmes. It has repeatedly sought to pare down and radically overhaul the public food distribution system, which gives subsidised rations. Also: 79% of Indian Households Experienced ‘Food Insecurity’ in 2021, Shows Survey.
Bhagwat’s New Spin on Caste Will Not Stem the Rebellion Against Texts That Insult the Shudras
The RSS/BJP intellectuals tell us today that texts like Ramcharitmanas are mirrors of our civilisation. Then where do the Shudras, Dalits, Adivasis and women exist, except for occasional humiliation?