The modern world has given birth to two great philosophic traditions which shaped intellectual and cultural life: humanism and pragmatism. Humanism developed at the outset of modernity which began with the work of Francesco Petrarch…

On 9 September, Milad Aghajohari and much of his extended family piled into cars and drove six hours from Isfahan to Tehran’s international airport. The 22-year-old was on his way to California, set to start…

Manufacturing jobs in the United States have declined considerably over the past several decades, even as manufacturing output – the value of goods and products manufactured in the U.S. – has grown strongly. But while…

We are at a dawn of an intellectual revolution, like Mankind has never seen. And I am calling this the second (employment) wave. The first wave of my generation was the wholesale shift of labor…

It is common knowledge that Iran has a defense budget less than the cost of one U.S. aircraft carrier. It is also common knowledge that Iran has not invaded a country or started a war…

There is a morbid fear of Iran and Iranians in the West, driven largely by Israel’s Prime Minister, Bibi Netanyahu’s (now multi-decade) anti-Iran policy designed to promote Israel’s security. This is ‘good’ domestic politics in…

What does Brexit mean for the rest of the EU? Whether Britain’s departure is a boon or a burden for the country’s economy is a hugely contentious issue in the UK, but the effect on…

Trade war drives Manufacturing out of China – but Not back to U.S. Japanese motor supplier Nidec recently said that it will move some production out of China, joining Panasonic and other companies, including Chinese…

This past week I had the misfortune of responding to Javad Zarif’s tweet “66 years ago today, a coup instigated by the US and the UK overthrew the democratically-elected Government of Iran. This atrocity followed…

A NO-DEAL BREXIT will turn Britain into the “largest tax haven” in Europe, helping the country’s finance recover from the strains it will experience in the short term, two top economists said. New EU rules…

I was at a bar, talking politics when a lady declared “if it wasn’t for Trump, I would not have the lifestyle I have. I spend all my time volunteering for charities – all because…

British Ambassador Kim Darroch’s return to London from his failed mission in America is being hailed by many naïve commentators yet another proof that President Trump is a crazed egomaniac who cannot take criticism from…

The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, an extraordinary move that could vastly complicate President Donald Trump’s stated desire to launch new negotiations with Iran. The sanctions are sure…

This is an article by Karim Sharara, which provides an interesting perspective regarding US sanctions against Iran. There is a very important analysis, which essentially suggests that there are diminishing returns to sanctions, and if…

It’s a deeply ironic fact, but the good folks that voted for Trump, keep voting against themselves. Trump has found this group’s emotional buttons, which has conveniently ensured that his voters are completely devoid of…

Obesity has been on the rise over the past decade across the US, despite the advent of Instagram, "athleisure" and boutique fitness classes. According to data from the CDCP, obesity has risen "significantly" in the…

Breaking Up Britain would be Sweet Justice for Putin There is no question that Britain was a prime mover in the rise of Gorbachev! It was Thatcher after-all who earmarked him in 1984. Mysteriously, a…

A woeful sign of the Trump administration’s bankrupt foreign policy is that, in the dispute with Iran over the Obama-era nuclear deal, the Iranians are in the right and the United States is in the…

This past week, we have been deluged with news of a tanker carrying Iranian oil, being ‘captured’ while navigating the straits of Gibraltar by British authorities. Strangely this ‘capture’ coincided with the release of internal…

(Stockman) In the present era of 24/7 “breaking news”, the journalistic information intermediated by the internet and the cable networks has largely been reduced to noise, devoid of signal. Or at least any historical context…

Trump’s bluster about “obliterating Iran” hides a fundamental truth: if he wants a deal with the Taliban (to pull 14000 troops out of Afghanistan) then he must be softer on Iran. It almost makes his…

It’s no secret, there have been multiple articles in papers this past week explaining to those that are interested that Trump’s policy towards Iran is about China (not Iran). The idea here is to send…

In case you did not know, Neel Kashkari is on the short list to be nominated as the next Chairman of the Federal Reserve board. Who is Neel, what does this mean? Neel Kashkari is…

There is a celebration after every election in Delaware, it’s called “Burying the Hatchet” Nowhere else in the nation is there a post-election “healing” event and official burying of the political hatchet like Sussex County’s…

The stand-off with the West has led to Iran cozying up with Russia and China. But Iranians should be clear, Russia is no friend, no ally – and must be deeply distrusted by Iranians. In…

Trump is a narcissist. Individuals with NPD (Narcissistic Personality Disorder) display the following symptoms: Grandiosity with expectations of superior treatment by others.Fixated on fantasies of power, success, intelligence, attractiveness, etc.Self-perception of being unique, superior, and…

Two tankers with petrochemical products were attacked while crossing the Gulf of Oman this past week. Coming only a few days after Trump sanctioned Iran's petrochemical exports points to Iran's involvement. Despite the obvious lack…

The writing is on the wall. All economic metrics are trending downward. And, there are anecdotal observations of a significant downturn. All over America, large portions of our major cities are being transformed into stomach-churning…

Just a year ago, at a Paris gathering, Bolton told members of the Iranian exile group, known as the Mujahedeen Khalq, MEK, or People’s Mujahedeen, that the Trump administration should embrace their goal of immediate…

Since its clear that our administration needs some ‘help’ in navigating a pathway to normalization with Iran’s mullahs, here is some (unsolicited) advice for the Trump/Pompeo team. America’s goal should be normalization between US (and…

The Trump administration made a grand and empty show Friday of announcing the dispatch to the Middle East of 1,500 US military personnel, allegedly to signal Iran not to attack US troops in the region.…

In “Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media,” published in 1988, Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky exposed the techniques that the commercial media used to promote and defend the economic, social and…

This article is essentially a transcript of an Interview with Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, Gholamali Khoshroo with “Mr. Fish” who is also known as Dwayne Booth, is a cartoonist who primarily creates for…

Donald J. Trump’s presidential ambition has simmered for decades. He was and is a regular TV watcher and saw the changing political landscape. One by one, previous presidents diminished the integrity of the presidency and…

Iran Can Benefit from Possible Germany-Russia-China Alliance Upset by the US and its decisions, Germany may join an alliance between Russia and China, and this will provide Iran with a great opportunity to get rid…

Trump's Iran policies have left the country with no choice but to turn to Russia and China. The Trump administration continues to impose heavy (maximum pressure) sanctions on Iran and those that trade with it—which…

We are witnessing the wholesale realignment of global economic and political forces. Brexit, and US-China relations are only a few manifestations of a much larger ‘game’. At the heart of the transformation is the creation…

Our local independent movie theater was showing a film called “Meeting Mikhail Gorbachev”. In the film, Mikhail Gorbachev, former president of the Soviet Union, sits down with filmmaker Werner Herzog to discuss his many achievements.…