#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 […]
#11 – My Recent Trip to Egypt (Part Four): “The Roads of Egypt, a Daily Circus Show” – May 7, 2025
Driving in Egypt is an art, and the road is your canvas. Unlike in more structured traffic systems, there are no traffic lights or clear signals to guide you—drivers have the liberty to turn and maneuver as they please. This is why we Egyptians spend endless hours stuck in traffic daily. Whether you are on […]
#10 My Recent Trip to Egypt (Part Three): Cairo Airport: Gateway to the Marvelous History of Egypt – April 7, 2025
Cairo International Airport (1), situated approximately 15 kilometers northeast of the Egyptian capital, is the main and busiest airport in Egypt. Serving as a pivotal hub for EgyptAir and Nile Air, along with various other airlines, it boasts four terminals and holds a prominent position among Africa’s busiest airports in terms of total passengers. In […]