Posted in: Stress & Threats, Geopolitical & Security
Two Leaks and the Deepening Iran Crisis - Oct 6, 2009 - 7:51:43 AM
This article was published by Stratfor.com on the 5th Oct. it is reproduced with their permission. In it the author argues that the risks of a conflict between the U.S. and Iran have grown and that recent leaks of previously classified information show that tensions are growing.

Posted in: Reviews, Geopolitical & Security, Stress & Threats
The Atomic Bazaar - William Langewiesche - Jul 18, 2009 - 11:56:54 PM
Review of "The Atomic Bazaar, the Rise of the Nuclear Poor" by William Langewiesch - Allen Lane, London, 2007

Posted in: Geopolitical & Security, Stress & Threats, Economics
Trade flows' collapse continues - A Profound Threat to the World Economy - Jul 15, 2009 - 4:30:27 PM
The recent OECD report on trade flows for the G7 nations shows a dramatic collapse in world trade in 2008/2009.  The ramifications of this are profound.

Posted in: Reviews, Stress & Threats
Human Smoke, The Beginnings of World War II, the End of Civilization - Nicholson Baker - Mar 22, 2009 - 11:56:08 AM

Human Smoke, The Beginnings of World War II, the End of Civilization - Nicholson Baker

This book consists of a collection of news reports from period prior to the outbreak of World War II until the end of 1941.  It is a refreshing and unusual approach to the history of the period.