Tuesday, November 5

Types of News: Analysis

Deeper analysis on world diplomacy, economics and geopolitics.

Presidential Election in France Shows Populism Is Still Alive
20Apr By Ernesto RodriguezNo Comments
Domestic Politics, Europe, EU, Eurozone, Globalization, Global Disintegration, Types of News: Analysis

Presidential Election in France Shows Populism Is Still Alive

French President Emmanuel Macron Faces Run-Off With Right-Wing Candidate Marine Le Pen April 20, 2022—This Sunday's French election happens in the midst of various crises. For one, while most of Europe has loosened Covid-related restrictions, the pandemic and its economic damage are still present. At the same time the continent is dealing with the biggest war it's seen since the 1990s when Yugoslavia imploded. In that regard, the two candidates for the top job of the French government couldn't be more different. On one side is Emmanuel Macron, the incumbent president who at the age of 44 has become the heir-apparent to Germany’s Angela Merkel for leading European diplomacy. (Merkel retired at the end of 2021, making way for a new German leadership.) On the other side is Marin...
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Peru’s Protests Put Its President In An Uncomfortable Spot
13Apr By Ernesto RodriguezNo Comments
Domestic Politics, Political Systems, Domestic Politics, Types of News: Analysis

Peru’s Protests Put Its President In An Uncomfortable Spot

Economic Impact of War And Sanctions Reaches Far And Wide April 13, 2022—Pedro Castillo won a very close election last year as the left-wing option to Keiko Fujimori, the right-wing daughter of a dictator. It's been a rough ride for President Castillo with multiple crises taking place and government ministers changing frequently. But all that turmoil grew worse in the last few weeks. Castillo now finds himself in a position where you can usually find right-wing leaders: Fending off a protest movement started by transport syndicates. The last few weeks in Peru have seen the people take the streets and even call for a countrywide strike. What started with a protest against the rise in oil price by truckers escalated to more and more sectors of society. In some places, it turned violent...
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Crypto In The Russia-Ukraine War
11Apr By Jesús CedeñoNo Comments
Big Tech, Digital Economy, Cryptocurrency, Foreign Aid, International Development, Types of News: Analysis, Types of News: Brief

Crypto In The Russia-Ukraine War

Cryptocurrencies Are Playing Roles In The Battle; And The Battle Is Impacting The Prices This is a follow-up piece to Finance writer Jesús Cedeño's analysis of where cryptocurrencies are today. All viewpoints are his own do not necessarily reflect the views and positions of the Global Economic Report. Neither the writer nor Mohr Media’s GER website are responsible for readers’ investment decisions. April 11, 2022—It’s no coincidence that Bitcoin prices have shown an upward trend since February 25th. Today, we cannot talk about cryptocurrencies without looking at the Russia-Ukraine war. It's a factor that is influencing not only crypto’s value, but also the way governments all over the world are using and reacting to the conflict.   Larry Fink, chairman of BlackRock, says the R...
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Has The Crypto Boat Sailed?
7Apr By Jesús CedeñoNo Comments
Cryptocurrency, Types of News: Analysis

Has The Crypto Boat Sailed?

Assessing The Rise, Fall And Rise Again Of Bitcoin And Other Cryptocurrencies Finance writer Jesús Cedeño analyzes cryptocurrencies from an investing viewpoint. He looks at their exponential growth, assesses why they are popular, and discusses possible scenarios. All viewpoints are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views and positions of the Global Economic Report. Neither the writer nor Mohr Media’s GER website is responsible for readers’ investment decisions. April 7, 2022—Bitcoin, the first successful implementation of a blockchain, was launched in 2009. The first real-world transaction using Bitcoin happened in 2010. It involved two pizzas for a cost of 10,000 BTCs. At the time, those ten thousand bitcoins were worth about 40 USD. By 2012, 1 bitcoin was worth around 5 US...
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Latin American Politics Reshuffles After Russia Starts War In Europe
5Apr By Ernesto RodriguezNo Comments
Diplomacy, Global Trade, Globalization, Global Disintegration, Types of News: Analysis

Latin American Politics Reshuffles After Russia Starts War In Europe

April 5, 2022—It's still surprising how much of a wrench Russia threw into world politics when its leader in the Kremlin decided to invade Ukraine. While the effects in Europe, China, and the United States are front-page news on a daily basis, it seems like people are ignoring just how much the political game changed in Latin America. For one, it changed how we perceive certain governments in terms of their alignment. Chile's Gabriel Boric and Colombia's Iván Duque clearly condemned the Russian invasion of a free state. They also voted with 139 other countries to condemn Russia's aggressive actions. Argentina also voted with the majority of the world's countries. However, Argentina's Vicente Fernández defended Putin's invasion side-by-side with Brazil's Bolsonaro. Interestingly, jus...
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In Contrast To NATO, Moscow-Based CSTO Is Silent On Ukraine
24Mar By Patti MohrNo Comments
Diplomacy, Geopolitics, Organizations, IMF, WTO, G7, Types of News: Analysis

In Contrast To NATO, Moscow-Based CSTO Is Silent On Ukraine

File photo: CSTO meeting 2020 March 24, 2022--The Russia-dominated military alliance known as the Collective Security Treaty Organization is keeping silent on the Ukraine crisis, including Russia's invasion and the humanitarian outflow of refugees. That stands in contrast to the 30 member NATO alliance, which issued a statement today in reaction to Russia's war in Ukraine. March Meeting on Crisis Response Meeting this month virtually, the Moscow-based CSTO staff discussed crisis-response initiatives with military representatives from its member states. Members include Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and Tajikistan. According to a March 24 news statement about the meeting, the representatives discussed the "military and political situation in the world and ...
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Russia, Ukraine Foreign Ministers Talk In Turkey
10Mar By Patti MohrNo Comments
Diplomacy, Types of News: Analysis

Russia, Ukraine Foreign Ministers Talk In Turkey

March 10, 2022--It was a valiant effort by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo?an to host diplomatic talks between Russia and Ukraine today. After all, it's the 15th day of Russia's brutal war against Ukraine and its citizens with no end in sight. The table was already set for meetings as Turkey was hosting a diplomacy forum in Antalya. So the mood for some kind of breakthrough in peace talks or at least a ceasefire for humanitarian relief seemed possible. But that did not happen when Russian and Ukrainian Foreign Ministers Sergei Lavrov and Dmytro Kuleba faced one another across a large U-shaped table. That was the extent of the progress. No Breakthroughs Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said Turkey is encouraging the ongoing process taking place in Belarus. He e...
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UKRAINE: What Is The Budapest Memorandum, And Why It Matters.
9Mar By Jacob DavenportNo Comments
Diplomacy, International Law, Legal Battles, Resources for Research, Types of News: Analysis

UKRAINE: What Is The Budapest Memorandum, And Why It Matters.

March 9, 2022—Editor's Note: When searching for solutions when one country attacks another, it's helpful to look back in history and seek guidance from international agreements that are relevant. This article is the first in a series to help readers understand the background of Ukraine's security situation and international expectations. On January 11, 1994, Ukraine agreed to give up its vast nuclear arsenal in exchange for security guarantees. Later that year, Ukraine signed the Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances with Russia, the United States and the United Kingdom. At the time, Ukraine held 176 intercontinental missiles armed with some 1,240 nuclear warheads and 592 nuclear warheads aboard bombers. Following the agreement, Ukraine dismantled and destroyed the arsenal. Afte...
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Looking At The Economic Effects Of Russia’s War
7Mar By Patti MohrNo Comments
Energy Policy, Oil & Gas, Global Economics, Types of News: Analysis

Looking At The Economic Effects Of Russia’s War

Energy Price Spikes Lead Economic Impact Of War March 7, 2022—By far, the greatest cost of Russia's war against Ukraine is the humanitarian costs: the lives lost, the forced displacement, and the psychological trauma. As the world faces down Russia's aggression, we also need to recognize and prepare for the economic effects. The battle and emerging breakdown of global trade are also having an economic impact, and it is helpful for individuals to brace themselves for that. "The near-term effects on the U.S. economy of the invasion of Ukraine, the ongoing war, the sanctions, and of events to come, remain highly uncertain," Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said recently. "We will need to be nimble in responding to incoming data and the evolving outlook."-House Financial Service...
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Biden Shifts From Partisan Agenda To One Of Unity
3Mar By Patti MohrNo Comments
Domestic Politics, Types of News: Analysis, United States

Biden Shifts From Partisan Agenda To One Of Unity

Russia's War Is Uniting Democrats, Republicans, And Independents In Fight For Freedom March 3, 2022—Before the war in Europe started a week ago, you could say U.S. President Joe Biden led a country deeply divided by bitter politics and a populace upset by soaring inflation. The foul mood was evident in day-to-day life, even if you avoided the daily barrage of noise and diatribes of cable news. "Biden," a man muttered as we crossed paths in the post office parking lot in late February. It happened to be Presidents Day—a U.S. holiday celebrating past presidents—and the very mention of the word brought on a tirade of complaints. "Gas prices... That Biden." Then just a few days later, everything changed in America. It happened when Russian leader Vladimir Putin sent his troops and mis...
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