Fool's Gold
Gold is promoted as the best hedge against geopolitical uncertainty. Scott Diel is sceptical, despite his son’s enthusiasm, and takes a deep dive into invasion economics.
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Russia wants a divided West that defeats itself
As part of Russia-US talks on settling the war in Ukraine, Moscow is conducting an extensive foreign policy influence operation that extends far beyond a settlement in Ukraine.
World War III? The Baltics have a better idea
The international order needs ambitious reform, regardless of whether future generations describe our era as World War III (or the prelude to it). We must already start building World Peace III with stronger protection for all sovereign nations. It’s the only way this era of aggression will end.
‘Golden arches theory’ was meant to predict peace. It encouraged war
The West thought economic integration restrained aggression, while Russia thought it restrained any response to its aggression. Only the willingness to defend rules actually matters.
Europe should look to Narva for inspiration, not pity, in the face of Russian threats
Far from being the most vulnerable, the Baltic countries have the most expertise to share on how all Europeans can raise their preparedness and civic resilience, while standing firm on support for Ukraine.
Narva understands the Kremlin playbook
Dr Amara Graps examines how Narva has withstood a destructive 20th century and continued attempts to divide it.
Dan Boeckner and the woman he tried to erase
He's guitarist for two of Canada's biggest bands, Arcade Fire and Wolf Parade. He's also a vile troll who mocks victims of communism. We uncover troubling accusations against Boeckner and trace his descent into extremism.
This is the history that Vladimir Putin wants us to forget
23 August is Black Ribbon Day for remembering the victims of totalitarianism on the anniversary of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.
Ex-Yandex denies any connection to Yandex
Nebius is leaving questions unanswered in its quest to build and operate critical AI infrastructure.