The escalation trap seems to be pulling Donald Trump deeper and deeper into the quicksand of the Iran war.
The fundamental question is whether Europe can survive the energy crisis without permanently losing its industrial base and its position in the international economic system.
A ceasefire is likely to be violated, but depending on the severity of the violation, the cost for Kiev will be high.
CEOs got an 11% raise in 2025; workers just 0.5%. The average top exec now makes 490 years of a typical employee’s wages.
The potential collapse of negotiations and the resumption of war would entail the continuation and perhaps the worsening of a global-scale catastrophe.
For the moment, there is still time for distracting the media with utterly stupid statements that portray America as a winner in the war.
Trump today seems torn between the prospect of ‘heavy’ military escalation and an extended Hormuz blockade.
Disputes between the Legislative and Judiciary are escalating.
