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Jan
22
PRN: Vol. 2, Num. 1 | January 22, 2012

Every Major Area of the World in Play: The Middle East on the Brink

Two weeks ago I noticed something unique, at least in my experience--the entire world is now in play. By this, I mean that every important region and country is simultaneously being disrupted by economic tension, political instability, or international threats. I've never seen such a situation in thirty years of close ob... read more »

Keywords: China, Egypt, Europe, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Recession, Russia, Syria

Nov
27
PRN: Vol. 1, Num. 7 | November 27, 2011

A Classic Greek Tragedy (and other Comedies)

Looking at our besieged globe, it's difficult to know if we're dealing with a tragedy or a comedy. Whatever your viewpoint, it certainly smells a lot like my Chicago Cubs. Win a few games, then strike out--again!--with the bases loaded. Aargh. Collectively, we are like wounded exhausted soldiers trying to... read more »

Keywords: Afghanistan, Economics, Eurozone, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Pakistan, Soft-anarchy, Spain, Volatility

May
02
STAT: Vol. 1, Num. 1 | May 2, 2011

Bin Laden Killed, Buried at Sea

Posted 6 AM, EDT, May 2, 2011

  • Ten years after 9/11, Osama bin Laden was killed in Pakistan just after midnight, May 2. (Sunday afternoon, May 1, US time)
  • The Pakistani government has long denied bin Laden was in their country, but in the end, he was located in a compound 60 miles north of the cap... read more »

Keywords: bin Laden, Muslim, Pakistan, Terrorism