#17 – “The CDC Fiasco: How Politics Broke America’s Public Health Engine” – September 28, 2025
Summary in Seconds: The “CDC Fiasco” refers to the unprecedented collapse of leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after Director Susan Monarez was abruptly fired and several top scientists resigned in protest against political interference by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Trump administration. Senior officials warned vaccine policy was […]
#16 – The 12-day War: How US-Israel Coordination Reshaped The Iran Battlefield – August 28, 2025
Summary in seconds: the June 2025 “12-day war” was the most direct Israel–Iran clash in decades and highlighted unprecedented U.S.–Israel military integration. Israel dismantled Iran’s air defenses to open corridors for Operation Midnight Hammer, where the U.S. used deception, Tomahawks, and B-2 bombers to strike key nuclear sites. Though damage was heavy, Iran’s program may […]
#15 – “Trump’s Economic Gamble: Six Months of Tariffs, Deregulation, and Global Fallout.” – July 28, 2025
Summary in seconds: Six months into his second term, Donald Trump has doubled down on his hallmark “America First” agenda—expanding tariffs, rolling back regulations, and pushing corporate tax incentives to promote domestic industry. Supporters credit him with energizing U.S. manufacturing and markets, while critics warn of rising inflation, strained global trade ties, labor shortages, and […]
#14 – “Marelli’s Bankruptcy: A Tipping Point for the American Auto Industry” – June 28, 2025
Summary in Seconds: The bankruptcy of Marelli, a major global auto parts supplier, has sent shockwaves through the American auto industry, exposing vulnerabilities in a sector already strained by tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and financial instability. Citing 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and parts as a tipping point, Marelli filed for Chapter 11 protection, putting […]
#13 – “The ‘Golden Age’ of Billionaire Class Rolls On – For Everyone Else, Economic Reality Bites” – May 28, 2025
Summary in seconds: As inflation rises, the stock market falters, and federal layoffs mount, America’s ultra-wealthy remain untouched — protected by favorable policies and economic insulation. While a so-called “Golden Age” is promised, it is increasingly clear: the path forward serves billionaires, leaving average citizens to shoulder the burden of economic instability with little relief […]
#12 – “Why Does Apple Make Its Electronics In China?” – April 28, 2025.
Summary in Seconds: Amidst the backdrop of President Trump’s tariff war with China, a recently resurfaced video featuring Apple CEO Tim Cook clarifies the company’s rationale for manufacturing its electronics in China. According to Cook, the decision is not driven by low labor costs, as commonly believed, but rather by China’s unparalleled advantages: a vast […]
#11 – “Was American Democracy Real at Any Time in Our History?” – March 28, 2025
Summary in Seconds: From the outset, in the late 18th century, the American version of democracy diverged significantly from its European counterpart. The contrast between the American Revolution and the French Revolution can be encapsulated in their respective slogans: “no taxation without representation” versus “liberté, égalité, et fraternité.” While Europe’s path to democracy was shaped […]
#10 – The Ukrainian Hysteria (Part Six): Winners and Losers, Countries That Supported One Side of the Parties or Remained Neutral – February 28, 2025
Summary in Seconds: the Russia-Ukraine war has created a complex landscape of winners and losers. In my previous article (Part Five) I discussed the winners and losers among direct participants in the conflict, Russia, and Ukraine. In this article, I will explain the impact the of this war on countries that supported one of the […]
#9 – “The Ukrainian Hysteria (Part Five): Winners and Losers – Countries Participating Directly in the Conflict: Ukraine and Russia – January 28, 2025.
Summary in seconds: the Russia-Ukraine war has created a complex landscape of winners and losers. The direct participants, Russia and Ukraine, bear significant immediate costs, yet they may also face long-term opportunities. Nations that support either side gain geopolitical leverage, but they also risk economic and diplomatic repercussions. This article will examine the war’s impact […]
#8 – Responding to the Cynics of Islam, Is Islam Responsible for our Backwardness?*
Summary in seconds: Egyptian media personalities attacking Islam, linking Islam to our backwardness, “religion” or “bad governance”? Who is responsible for our societal ills? Last year1, a well-known Egyptian journalist2 cast doubt on the stories of “Isra’ and Mi’raj.”3 This reminded me of an earlier incident in which the same journalist mocked a pharmacist who […]