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14th of December 2024 Til denne uges Fri Tænkning har jeg talt med den britiske økonom og historiker Robert Skidelsky, der siden 1991 har siddet i det britiske parlaments overhus. I de første ti år som konservativ, men siden da har Skidelsky ikke repræsenteret et politisk parti. Han har tidligere været medlem af både Labour og Socialdemokratiet, som han var med til at stifte og forlod, da det i 1988 blev slået sammen med Det Liberale Parti under et nyt navn, Liberaldemokraterne. ...

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Michael Hudson critiques the feasibility of Western economic strategies in war, emphasizing that without invasion and military occupation, victory is unattainable. He highlights the impracticality of modern democracies engaging in large-scale warfare due to public resistance to military drafts and social spending cuts. Western sanctions and resource mismanagement, he argues, strain domestic economies, while BRICS nations, particularly China, display...

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Richard D. Wolff & Michael Hudson: ICC Arrest Warrants Issued for Netanyahu,Ukraine escalations, G20 Dialogue Works • 1:14:45 • NIMA ALKHORSHID: Hi, everybody. Today is Thursday, November 21st, and we have Michael Hudson and Richard Wolff with us here. Welcome back. RICHARD WOLFF: Thank you, Nima. Glad to be here. MICHAEL HUDSON: Yep! NIMA ALKHORSHID: Continue Reading The post Petrodollar Deal or No Deal first appeared on Michael Hudson.

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Michael Hudson discusses the evolving disconnect between modern economics and practical economic realities, using the example of American capitalism and its global influence. He critiques the shift towards finance capitalism and deregulation, comparing it to Thatcher-era England’s libertarian model, which minimized state intervention in the economy. This trajectory, according to Hudson, has led to a situation where government influence is overridden...

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Explore Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson's analysis on the state of U.S. politics, revealing the bipartisan silence on global power shifts, economic priorities, and the illusion of choice in upcoming elections. From U.S. foreign policy to the influence of corporate interests, they discuss the challenges America faces in an era of declining empire and rising global alliances. The post US Election: The Illusion of Choice first appeared on Michael Hudson.

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Both Richard D Wolff & Michael Hudson emphasized that this summit, while not conclusive, sets the stage for potential long-term transformation in international power dynamics, with BRICS working to shape an order that may increasingly diverge from Western influence. The post BRICS Summit in Kazan: Setting the Stage for a New World Order first appeared on Michael Hudson.

My interview on my new book with Andrew Keen has just been released. Please find it on the link below: https://keenon.substack.com/p/episode-2229-robert-skidelsky-worries Share this:Like Loading...

[unable to retrieve full-text content]In this interview, economists Michael Hudson and Richard Wolff discuss the U.S.'s influence on Israel and the broader Middle East, arguing that America's actions undermine the sovereignty of other nations. They assert that the U.S. uses Israel as a tool to maintain control over the region, particularly its oil resources, and prevent countries like Iraq and Libya from achieving true independence. They also highlight the selective use of "sovereignty" in...

July 19, 2024 This essay falls into three parts. First, I  discuss the question of what it is which makes  humans unique — that is, irreplaceable.  Second, I consider whether  machines  on balance  enhance or diminish humanness.   This has become an issue of the moment  with the growth of machine intelligence. Finally, I try to answer two questions: how can we secure our survival as  human beings? Is it worth trying to do so? A quick preview of  my answer to the first question. Some...

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Explore how U.S. influence shapes Israel’s role in the Middle East conflict, challenging notions of sovereignty in a broader global war involving NATO, Palestine, and BRICS nations like China and Russia. The post Sovereignty in Crisis: Israel, Palestine, and America’s Global Agenda first appeared on Michael Hudson.