Samuel Geddes

Articles

From Brussels to Beijing, a wave of economic collapse may be about to strike

If the vast petrochemical facilities of western Germany are forced to scale down or even end production, the Eurozone’s days as a pole of the global economy are likely finished for good.

11 May 22:24

Analysis

Depopulation, not overpopulation will be one of the true crises of the century

Of the innumerable crises projected to dominate the 21st century, perhaps the most misguided warning has been about so-called “overpopulation,” the reality seems to be the exact opposite.

23 Mar 23:27

Analysis

US sanctions are a vice wrapped around its own throat

Washington’s weaponization of its economic dominance against enemy states is gradually reducing its own room for maneuver.

17 Mar 01:13

Analysis

Trade by other means – East Europe war will throw global food system into chaos

With Russia ranking in the first place as an exporter of wheat and Ukraine ranking fourth, it is expected that the military operation in Ukraine will cause major disruption in the global food supply chains.

11 Mar 00:06

Analysis

Western sanctions policy is birthing a rival economic world-system

From the huge reserve it accumulated over the years to alternative currency transfer methods, Russia has many tools to counter the 'barrage' of Western sanctions, but will they be effective?

03 Mar 22:50

Analysis

‘Impending’ war in Europe is looking more like an economically motivated crisis

With the loudest war-drumming coming from Washington, the question arises as to why the Biden administration seems so intent on provoking such a dangerous level of tension.