Category: US
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What Is Iran’s Problem?
Being an institutional enemy of the United States—the world’s unmatched military superpower—and Israel—arguably the most globally connected economic network—while simultaneously pursuing nuclear weapons and refusing to moderate its threatening rhetoric, naturally draws adversaries closer. Especially when those adversaries are already seeking justification, whether ideological, military, economic, or political. Iran is a sovereign state. The Islamic…
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LA Protests
In Los Angeles, protests began on June 6, 2025, in response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids targeting undocumented immigrants in locations like the Fashion District, a clothing wholesaler, and a Home Depot. These raids, part of the Trump administration’s deportation strategy, led to over 100 arrests, including at least 35 Mexican nationals. US-01,…
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Elon, Trump and Stocks
How is today’s confrontation between Elon Musk and Donald Trump affecting the American stock markets? What’s happening to the shares of Trump’s companies, and what’s happening to the shares of Elon Musk’s companies? I’d like a detailed analysis. Economics 100, Chief Economist: Executive Summary The escalating public feud between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump…
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US Vetoes Gaza Resolution
The UN Security Council vote on the Gaza ceasefire resolution on June 4, 2025, resulted in 14 votes in favor and 1 against, with the US casting the sole veto. No members abstained. The resolution demanded an immediate, unconditional ceasefire, hostage release, and unhindered aid access. The US vetoed it, insisting the ceasefire be linked…
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Defending Taiwan
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has publicly stated that the United States would defend Taiwan in the event of a Chinese attempt to “conquer” the island. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 31, 2025, Hegseth warned that the threat from China is real and potentially imminent, emphasizing that any attempt by China…