The latest clash between the White House and the Federal Reserve has pulled a normally obscure corner of U.S. law into the political spotlight: what actually happens when a Fed chair’s term expires and the Senate refuses to confirm a successor? The answer, which few senators or commentators seem to […]
Day: January 27, 2026
How Europe’s Social Contract Is Reaching Its Breaking Point
For much of the twentieth century, Europe’s welfare states were built on a powerful promise: after a lifetime of work, every citizen deserved a dignified and secure retirement. This social contract – the foundation of postwar prosperity and social cohesion – guaranteed stability and fairness across generations. Yet today, that […]
The Consequences Of Europe’s Restrained Position In The Venezuelan Crisis
In January 2026, the United States conducted a sudden military operation on Venezuelan territory. A series of airstrikes and special forces actions culminated in the detention of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, followed by their transfer to the United States. Washington’s official justification rested on accusations of […]
Iran’s “Balkanization” Is Unlikely But Still Can’t Be Ruled Out
Azerbaijan, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, all of which have been Iran’s “frenemies” since 1979 and whose military-strategic interests are increasingly converging, are expected to exploit any large-scale instability that could follow another potential round of US strikes if Trump changes his mind. The Wall Street Journal recently published a […]






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