#21 – “Does the March Jobs Report Signaling a Strengthening Economy… or Reveal that American Workers are Quietly Giving Up?” – April 7, 2026
At first glance, the March jobs report seemed like a welcome breath of relief. The U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate dipped to 4.3%—numbers strong enough to beat expectations and revive a sense of cautious optimism after a difficult year. It was the kind of headline that suggests resilience, even progress. But […]
#20 – “Seven Days Into the Iran Confrontation: Where Does Everyone Stand?” – March 7, 2026
From Washington’s confidence to Tehran’s defiance, a week of war reveals a region on edge—and a strategy under growing scrutiny A leaked classified assessment by the National Intelligence Council (NIC) [1] has cast serious doubt on the strategic wisdom of Donald Trump’s decision to launch military strikes against Iran, warning that deeper U.S. involvement could […]
#19 – U.S. Strikes on Venezuela (Part Two): The return of 19th-century European politics, “If you like it, grab it” – February 7, 2026
January 3, 2026, Marked a Rupture in Modern Latin American History In a U.S.-led operation inside Venezuela, President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were arrested and transferred to U.S. custody. What followed has been more than a criminal case; it has triggered a rapid, forced realignment of Venezuelan politics, U.S. foreign policy, […]
#18 – “U.S. Strikes on Venezuela (Part One): Timeline, Fallout, and What Comes Next?” – January 7, 2026.
In the early hours of January 3, 2026, the United States launched its most dramatic military intervention in Latin America in decades. Overnight airstrikes across Caracas, paired with a special forces operation, resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his removal from the country. President Donald Trump said Washington would “run” Venezuela […]
#17 – “No Job Report Today, Why? And What Do We Have Instead? – November 7, 2025.
If you keep an eye on the economy, you probably know that the first Friday of every month is usually “Jobs Friday.” That is when the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases its Employment Situation Report, the big one that tells us how many jobs were added or lost, what the unemployment rate is, and […]
#16 – Trump’s Speech: Self-praise, Attacks, and a Familiar Playbook – October 7, 2025
Editor’s Note (September 26, 2025): This article was originally scheduled for publication on October 7, 2025, but we are publishing it early to bring you timely analysis. Donald Trump took the stage at the United Nations General Assembly in late September, delivering a speech that lasted a full hour. If it felt familiar, that is […]
#15 – “The August Jobs Report is bad enough. The Bigger Picture Is Even Worse.” September 7, 2025
The U.S. labor market stumbled in August 2025, with new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) showing the weakest job growth in nearly five years and raising concerns about the broader trajectory of the economy. Employers added just 22,000 jobs—far below the roughly 75,000–80,000 forecast by economists—and the unemployment rate climbed to 4.3%, […]
#14 – “Revisiting The Second Trump Presidency: A Review of the Second Administration in its First Six Months.” – August 7, 2025
Summary in seconds: As Donald J. Trump launched his second presidential administration, the nation found itself at a pivotal juncture. Building on the themes that defined his first term—economic nationalism, immigration reform, and a disruptive approach to governance—Trump returned to office with renewed political capital and a sharpened agenda. This article reviews the central impacts […]
#13 – “More Americans Want to Leave the Country: Soaring Cost of Living Tops the List of Reasons” – July 7, 2025
Recent data indicates a growing desire among Americans to leave the country and live abroad—driven primarily by the rising cost of living. According to a recent survey conducted by the Harris Poll1 and published just a few weeks ago, nearly half of U.S. citizens have either considered or are actively planning to relocate to another […]
#12 – My Recent Trip to Egypt (Part Five): “If You Have an Emergency Call 123…and Pray to God!” – June 7, 2025
Why emergency medical services in Egypt demand immediate reform Picture this: you are standing in the heart of Cairo when someone nearby suddenly collapses from a heart attack. You dial for an ambulance, but it takes far too long to arrive. When it finally does, the medical team lacks a defibrillator. At the hospital, you […]