Globalization Archives - Page 7 of 146

Israel Economy Bleeding Out as Damage Compounds

Israel ‘s economy is buckling due to its campaign against Palestinians. But despite what may be irreparable damage, it is not turning back.

The Global Semiconductor Talent Crunch: How Protectionism Backfired

Oopsie! US semiconductor protectionism looks to have reduced the size of the pool of needed workers and experts.

Exporting Extinction: The Global Political Economy of Biodiversity Loss

A new report, Exporting Extinction, delves into the economic and political drivers of species-destroying resource exploitation.

Michael Hudson: World Shaking Up! Epic Political & Economic Earthquakes

Michael Hudson reviews the commitments made at the recent NATO and SCO gatherings and what they mean for changes in the world order.

How Far Goods Travel: Global Transport and Supply Chains from 1965-2020

A detailed looks at trade patterns and supply chains over the last 50+ years.

New Agenda of Russia-India Relations

Modi and Putin had a bear hug earlier this week. Some context on India-Russia dealings and US upset about them.

“Tariffs Don’t Protect Jobs. Don’t Be Fooled.”

More discussion of tariffs as the US is using to whack Chinese imports, above all EVs.

Michael Hudson: Russia and China CRUSH NATO’s Plan as Ukraine FALLS Apart

NATO is looking wobbly and many of its woes are self inflicted.

US Fed-Induced World Stagnation Deepens Debt Distress

US and Fed bad cooking has led to weak growth the world, and by urging poor countries to borrow at once-low rates, debt distress.

Michael Hudson: We Need a New Political Vocabulary

Yves here. Thank the persistent and very long running campaign to move the values of the US to the right for the hollowing out of the meaning of traditional political labels that Michael Hudson describes below. It can’t be said often enough that the change in the where the center was perceived to sit was […]

The New Curse of Critical Minerals

An updated look at the classic resource curse.

The Houthis Turn the Red Sea Redder, Stymieing Israel and the US

A look at the history of Yemen, its place in the region, and the remarkable Houthi campaign against Israel and Red Sea shipping.

Capital in the 21st Century: Ownership of the Firms Producing Raw Materials

Investors from outside the EU control a significant share of the capital of global listed companies involved in the mining of cobalt, copper, lithium, nickel, and rare earths, underscoring the need to enhance the EU’s strategic autonomy and devise a metal-specific strategy going forward.