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Cuba’s Energy Crisis In The Shadow Of U.S. Pressure

When large sections of western Cuba suddenly went dark in early March, the blackout was more than just a technical failure. For millions of Cubans, the loss of electricity exposed the fragile intersection of aging infrastructure, dwindling fuel supplies, and escalating geopolitical pressure. The outage, which affected regions from Pinar […]

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The Euro’s New Global Ambitions

In a historic step toward reshaping the international financial order, the European Central Bank (ECB) has announced measures to expand the euro’s global footprint, signaling that European policymakers are preparing for a world where the US dollar may no longer be the uncontested reserve currency. By facilitating access to euro-denominated […]

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Europe’s Strategic Dilemma Over Ukraine (II)

Part I These tensions were evident in discussions surrounding the Munich Security Conference, one of Europe’s premier forums for foreign policy debate. Its longtime chairman, Wolfgang Ischinger, suggested that Ukraine’s ongoing resistance effectively buys Europe time to strengthen its defenses against potential Russian aggression. Such statements, while framed in strategic […]

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Operation Epic Fury And US Unreadiness For War

The bellicose may find wars attractive and cleansing, but those responsible for such dry matters as inventory, material and how prepared the armed forces of a country are will stalk them with unpleasant truths.  The addiction of the US imperium to waging wars, one that President Donald Trump promised, and […]