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Russia overtakes Japan to become the fourth largest economy in the world in PPP terms
The Russian economy has overtaken Japan to become the fourth largest in the world in PPP terms (purchase power parity), according to revised data from the World Bank released at the start of June. As bne IntelliNews reported in August, Russia had already overtook Germany to become the fifth biggest economy in adjusted terms. Hit by multiple shocks […]
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The ‘Fourth Turning’ that will define our Century
European economies are reeling from inflation and the spectre of de-industrialisation-fuelled by self-imposed foreswearing of all imports of cheap Russian energy.
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Biden DOJ indicts four Americans for “weaponized” free speech
The Biden administration’s Department of Justice has just charged four members of the African People’s Socialist Party (APSP) for conspiring to act as agents of Russia by using speech and political action in ways the DOJ says “weaponized” the First Amendment rights of Americans.
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Only 4 of 55 African leaders attend Zelensky call, showing neutrality on Ukraine and Russia
Western governments have tried to rally the nations of Africa to join their war on Russia. But the vast majority of the continent has ignored their pressure campaign.
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Theresa May is playing a reckless game of nuclear roulette
BACK in May 2017, just prior to the British general election, I wrote a piece arguing that a victory for Theresa May would see Britain dragged further towards war with Russia.
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Reds under the Bed
The British conservative media and party establishment are renewing their attempts to paint Jeremy Corbyn as a traitor. But given the failure of this approach in the past, why would they attempt it again?