In this video, journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris examines the economic consequences of the war between the United States, Israel and Iran. Looking at recent developments, he explains why the conflict could have far greater implications for the global economy than many currently expect. The analysis explores the strategic importance of the Strait […]
On December 12, 2015, world leaders finally struck a global climate accord in Paris, France. The announcement of the accord was accompanied by the predictable orgy of self-congratulation: world leaders breathlessly declared their agreement to be “historic” and “ambitious,” and a “turning point for the world.” The corporate press dutifully regurgitated the superlatives gushing from […]