Summary: Again terrorism dominates the headlines. How serious is the threat to Europe? To the US? The numbers tell the story. They also reveal something important about America. "I once asked a guy at [the National Institutes of Health] how much we should spend on preventing a disease that kills 6 per year, and he … Continue reading Terrorism fears, terrorism hysteria, terrorism facts.
Summary: Monday's post looked at how China's Belt and Roads Initiative was spurring growth in the less developed areas of Asia and Africa -- and linking those nations more tightly to China. Here Stratfor looks at how the B&R initiative links to Europe, the end of its new Silk Road. China uses the EU's weakness as an … Continue reading Stratfor explains how China’s Belt and Roads Initiative might reshape Europe
Summary: All the western nations are experiencing similar stress from slow growth, cultural change, immigration -- and political structures that no longer well fit their societies. We can learn much from how others cope. Now its France's turn. The results from Sunday's elections seem unlikely to improve or resolve their problems. "Has France's Fifth Republic … Continue reading Stratfor looks at signs the end times have begun for France’s Fifth Republic
Summary: While America grapples with its irrational debates about immigration, Sweden grapples with the consequences of massive immigration from failed states. Their experience is rich with lessons for America, as Sweden seems unable to see -- let alone understand -- what is happening. This also provides another example of how the US press automatically declares … Continue reading Trump points to Sweden’s problems with migrants. Then they riot, again.
