Category Archives: Infrastructure

Huge Capital Investment Required for U.S. Electric Industry’s Decarbonization

Electric utilities face massive costs to end their use of fossil fuels in power generation. What does that mean for consumers and the public?

Russian Trade Corridors Flourish Under Western Sanctions

A look at Russia’s maritime trade corridors as Western efforts to isolate Moscow continue to backfire in spectacular fashion.

Is Neoliberalism Really Dead? Or Does It Live on Like a Zombie?

Neoliberalism is still doing a fine job of zombifying economies, but the doctrine sadly is in rude health.

What Is the US up to in Azerbaijan?

US pressure campaign comes as Baku increasingly plays key role at Caucasus crossroads. Assistant Secretary of State says Russian and Iranian involvement in region is “unstable and undesirable.”

Comparing How the West and China Offer Loans to Developing Countries

China challenges Western institutions. Each side offers distinct and competitive lending strategies for global infrastructure and development

CIA-Connected Private Equity to Buy Italy’s Critical Communications Infrastructure

Telecom Italia’s downfall over the past thirty years mirrors the disastrous path of the Italian state since joining the EU.

PPPs Fiscal Hoax Is a Blank Financial Silver Bullet

More on why public private partnerships, aka PPPs, amount to private enrichment at public expense, not just governments but also users.

The New Electric War Campaign – How the Russian Army Will Select the Ukrainian Targets

How Russia is likely to target the Ukraine electric grid this winter. Looting of aid funds for repairs has made things easier.

Wolf Richter: Not Sure How Long It’ll Last: Spending on Factory Construction Does a Historic Spike, after Years of Going Nowhere

This is amazing, and I’m not sure how long it will last.

US Neocons Accidentally Act as Great Uniter in Caucasus

Attempts to use Armenia to destabilize Caucasus backfire spectacularly.

How Much of the World Will the US Burn in the Transition to Multipolarity?

Beijing asked Washington numerous times to partner in the Belt and Road Initiative. Instead the US works against it.

Russia, China Unite Against US Empire

Michael Hudson on China’s wobbles, Russia-China cooperation, the revolt against colonialism and neoliberalism, and the conflict in Gaza.

The Coming Ukraine Collapse and the “Rebuilding” Headfake

The hyping of Ukraine rebuilding is at least as delusional as the earlier war talk.

China Schizophrenia: Jake Sullivan Makes Demands, Press Fulminates Its Ambitions as While Overhyping Current Economic Wobbles

The West’s discomfort over China’s influence and economic stature is sometimes a bit too obvious.