Antarctica, as one of the largest shared spaces on the planet, represents an emerging nexus of geostrategic competition. Australia may have reason to be troubled by this. As a longstanding champion of the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS), and as Antarctica’s largest claimant, any fracturing of the status quo could force Australia to reappraise its strategic… Continue reading Not So Quiet on the Southern Front
The Push to Move Past the Pandemic: COVID Quickly, Episode 25
Tanya Lewis: Hi, and welcome to COVID, Quickly, a Scientific American podcast series. Josh Fischman: This is your fast-track update on the COVID pandemic. We bring you up to speed on the science behind the most urgent questions about the virus and the disease. We demystify the research and help you understand what it really… Continue reading The Push to Move Past the Pandemic: COVID Quickly, Episode 25
After “Significant Declines” In Price & Liquidity, VanEck Suspends Creations For Largest Russia ETF
Update (1705ET): Things just got a little more problematic for anyone with Russian exposure. VanEck is halting the creation of shares for the VanEck Russia ETF (RSX), the world’s largest Russia-focused exchange-traded fund, due to “significant declines” in value and liquidity of Russian securities. “Although shares of the Fund are expected to continue trading on… Continue reading After “Significant Declines” In Price & Liquidity, VanEck Suspends Creations For Largest Russia ETF
Developing a Winning Safety Strategy for Automated Vehicles
Automated Vehicle (AV) safety isn’t a game. But when policy problems involve many different groups with diverging interests along with significant uncertainty about the future, games can be a valuable way to explore the potential consequences of important policy decisions. The AV industry is serious business and big business; it’s valued at over $54 billion… Continue reading Developing a Winning Safety Strategy for Automated Vehicles
The Moon Is Underrated
Earth without its moon is like macaroni without cheese, Bert without Ernie, Batman without Robin. The moon has been at the center of timekeeping for millennia—it’s at the origin of our months (formerly “moonths”), and some calendars are still lunar-based. Plus, the moon has a strong gravitational effect on Earth. The ocean’s tides are mostly… Continue reading The Moon Is Underrated
“15,000 On The Dow” – Charles Nenner Warns Of “Great Danger” From War-Cycle
By Greg Hunter’s USAWatchdog.com Renowned geopolitical and financial cycle expert Charles Nenner says his analysis shows the world is entering into a huge war cycle that could last for many years. Nenner says, “The war cycle is such that there is great danger for a huge war…” “What I have been writing about is the big… Continue reading “15,000 On The Dow” – Charles Nenner Warns Of “Great Danger” From War-Cycle
Lenten Meditation: The Holy Shroud of Our Lord
Authors Introduction: This is the third of a series of meditations based on the Lenten Votive Masses of the Passion of Jesus that have been prayed throughout the history of the Church in various usages. Some have their origin in early medieval times and were used in various places in Europe and in particular religious… Continue reading Lenten Meditation: The Holy Shroud of Our Lord
Refugees, Women’s Health Research, Supporting Incarcerated Parents: RAND Weekly Recap
This week, we discuss how a Russian invasion of Ukraine could lead to a massive refugee crisis; the benefits of investing in women’s health research; how to end all U.S. roadway deaths; pandemic-related staffing challenges in America’s schools; programs available to support incarcerated parents and their children; and the strengths and weaknesses of China’s defense… Continue reading Refugees, Women’s Health Research, Supporting Incarcerated Parents: RAND Weekly Recap
Market Overview for Week of March 14, 2022
It was a very eventful week. We can’t possibly get to everything and still keep things brief. Keep in mind the Stalin quote – “there are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen.” when trading these markets. The Russia/Ukraine war is still going strong with the Russian troops just nine miles… Continue reading Market Overview for Week of March 14, 2022
The Risks of Russian Attacks near Ukraine’s Nuclear Power Plants
People around the world watched via livestreamed security camera as Russian forces attacked and took over Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant—the largest in Europe—on Friday morning local time. Amid the shelling and gunfire, a fire broke out at a training facility in the complex and was later extinguished, according to news reports. The incident raised… Continue reading The Risks of Russian Attacks near Ukraine’s Nuclear Power Plants