The Czech Republic becomes the first NATO nation to send tanks to Ukraine for use against Russian forces in the ongoing war. How Russia chooses to respond remains to be seen.Continue Reading

President Biden said Saturday that Vladimir Putin “cannot remain in power.” White House officials immediately began walking that back, claiming that Biden meant to prepare the world for extended conflict in Ukraine—something that’s not good news for Ukrainians or the world.Continue Reading

President Biden caused a stir Monday when he addressed a meeting of business leaders at the White House, saying that the crisis in Ukraine presents us with an opportunity to create a New World Order—adding, “And we’ve gotta lead it.”Continue Reading

Big changes ahead for the U.S. dollar: Saudi Arabia and China are discussing oil sales in yuan, which could undermine the dollar as the world’s de facto reserve currency. And President Biden signed an executive order last week directing government to research a Central Bank Digital Currency.Continue Reading

The war between Russia and Ukraine is driving up costs of fertilizer, food, and natural gas for countries around the world not directly involved in the fighting—including us.Continue Reading

Western media portrays the apparent delay in Russia’s advance in Ukraine as evidence of fierce resistance. That may be true, but it may also be an operational pause while the Russian military positions units for a final, devastating assault on Kyiv.Continue Reading