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The next decade: Welcome to the world of ‘less’

Solar energy is often mentioned as a solution to the climate crisis. But solar could be more of a problem than many of us realize.

Solar energy may be more of a problem than we realize

The U.S. usually relies on Russia and Ukraine to provide "pig iron" for steel production, but the state of Indiana is coming to the rescue.

Imported ‘pig iron’ needed for US steel in short supply

If the Ukrainian military gets hold of JDAMs, courtesy of the U.S., they will have the ability to strike Russians with pinpoint accuracy.

Joint Direct Attack Munitions is a game-changer for Ukraine forces

The U.S. has been sending Ukraine weapons not critical to its defense operations. Sending them Patriot missiles is a significant escalation.

Sending Ukraine Patriot missiles could significantly impact war

Xi Jinping's surprising decision to ease "zero-COVID" restrictions may appease Chinese protestors but it will also lead to millions of deaths.

Expect millions of COVID deaths in China in coming weeks

us selling tomahawk missiles to japan

US selling Japan Tomahawk missiles in military defense buildup

As more regions experience extreme weather, some experts say it's time to worry about how climate change will impact our food supply.

It’s time to worry about climate change impact on our food

Ukraine launched modified Soviet-era drones at two military bases inside Russia, changing the geography of the war.

Ukraine’s home-modified drones strike Russian bases

The price cap on Russian oil puts us all in uncharted territory. Some warn that it could make global shipping much more dangerous.

Russian oil price cap approaching uncharted territory

When President Biden repackaged green pro-American manufacturing programs into the Inflation Reduction Act, it rubbed Europe the wrong way.

Biden’s pro-American present for Europe

The U.S. House has interceded in a possible devastating rail strike, but the system that created the conditions for the strike remains.

How the US system created conditions for rail strike scenario

Widespread dissent was once unthinkable in China. But recent protests signal that we may be seeing the end of China as a superpower.

The end of China as a superpower is already happening

Iranian protests continue but they have not attained geopolitical significance. The ruling elite maintains control and meets its commitments.

Update: Iranian protests continue

Ukraine war decided in spring

Who will win the Ukraine War and when?

Russia has now set its war efforts on attacking crucial infrastructure such as energy plants as a way to cripple Ukraine during winter.

Russia targets Ukraine infrastructure as winter approaches

Without supplying Ukraine with too many weapons in its war, the U.S. has a window of opportunity to drive a stake through Russia's heart.

US has opportunity to drive stake through Russia’s heart in Ukraine War

Gas prices higher europe energy

Prices of natural gas in Europe could go even higher

Sweden may have discovered who attacked the Nord Stream pipeline. However the truth may only make things worse for Europe.

The truth about Russia and Nord Stream may cripple Europe

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Why I’m bullish on Houston’s global potential

The armed drone used to attack an oil tanker off Oman portends challenging times for the maritime industry, affecting Asia more than others.

Armed drone attack on oil tanker sign of challenging times in transport

Global economic uncertainty means America may soon have to reverse course and learn to build electronics again, for its own sake.

America may soon have to learn to build electronics again

Fall of Kherson effect on Crimea

Fall of Kherson might be the beginning of fall of Crimea

The Russian withdrawal from Kherson is a huge opportunity for Ukraine forces and very likely the end of any meaningful Russian offensive.

Russian withdrawal from Kherson a huge opportunity for Ukraine