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Argentina’s economic and geopolitical crossroads
The acceptance by Mauricio Macri in 2018 of the IMF’s postulates meant mortgaging Argentina’s economic sovereignty, since after the IMF…
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Biden’s strategy for cutting carbon emissions from electricity generation could extend the lives of fossil fuel power plants
By Jennifer K. Rushlow, Vermont Law & Graduate School On May 11, 2023, the Biden administration proposed new regulations to…
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Is it immigration versus the working class?
Every developed country is importing cheap labour, yet all too rarely are the pro and con arguments discussed with real…
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Imperialist wars — and what could be done about them
By Lawrence S. Wittner Although all wars are not imperialist wars, it is remarkable how many imperial conquests have occurred…
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Biden’s Faustian Deal with Maduro
By Kristina Foltz When the Biden Administration last week officially eased sanctions on Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro in exchange for…
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America’s election systems are more than just machines – they’re people, who are overworked, underpaid and feeling pressured
By Amel Ahmed, UMass Amherst When people think about making elections secure, they often think about voting machines, cybersecurity and…
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The implications of the 1% stock buyback excise tax
Stock buybacks have faced criticism, but now will be taxed for the first time. What will this mean for investors…
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Italy’s political problems are serious
Italy is experiencing political turmoil that occurs on a recurring basis. It could best be described as political backstabbing in…
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The Fed has not failed
The situation regarding Covid-19 has had a significant impact on the American economy. In order to combat the spread of…
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Putin’s antagonism toward Ukraine was never just about NATO – it’s about creating a new Russian empire
By Emily Channell-Justice, Harvard University and Jacob Lassin, Arizona State University As some Western observers have feared, Russian President Vladimir…
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