Новости за 14.01.2022

John Kampfner, Ch. House

US-China rivalry forms the backdrop for 2022, as Biden marks a difficult first anniversary as US president and as Xi Jinping prepares for his party's congress later in the year in which he may be preparing to consolidate his power, potentially for life.

Jeremy Cliffe, New Statesman

You resent the corruption and mismanagement. In the evenings you scroll social media, following others who share your frustration and even anger. A relatively small event serves as a final straw: perhaps a hike in the heating bill that threatens to push your parents' fragile finances over the brink, or a friend falling foul of a local official and losing his job, or an increase in the cost of taking a cramped bus to work. But you snap. Enough. You join protest groups on a messaging app... Читать дальше...

Jonah Goldberg, The Dispatch

Plus, giving into his demands would undermine NATO, reward military blackmail and leave our Eastern European allies in the lurch.

Uliana Pavlova, Politico

MOSCOW — In the center of Moscow, right under the Kremlin's walls, Russians are still celebrating their long winter holidays. Red Square's cobblestoned expanse has been transformed into a holiday festival overflowing with revelers.

John Tamny, RealClearMarkets

Ok, but before readers get too full of themselves, imagine what we'd look like in the free world if we had to make our own clothes. It's no reach to say that the denim stylings of the Bulgarians would look positively Parisian next to what most of us would create. Thank goodness for the division of labor that allows us to relentlessly specialize. That we all get to do what we do best is the "why" behind clothes that make us look better all the time. Put another way... Читать дальше...

Joanna Williams, Times of London

Last week's acquittal of the Colston Four was not, we were reassured by one of the defendants, a green light for protesters to "start pulling down all the statues in the UK". Nor would it set a legal precedent, declared a barrister for the defence. Jacob Rees-Mogg agreed.

Meir Javedanfar, Middle East Institute

Recently, the Iranian regime's anti-Israel campaign scored an own goal when various hard-line regime news outlets targeted former Iranian national soccer team captain Mehdi Mahdavikia with severe criticism and condemnation. Mahdavikia's crime? Wearing a jersey at an international exhibition soccer match arranged by FIFA in Qatar that featured the flags of all 211 FIFA members, including Israel. The Israeli flag, like all of the other flags on the jersey... Читать дальше...

Thomas Escritt, Reuters

VIENNA, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Europe is nearer war than it has been in 30 years, Poland's foreign minister warned during the third round of diplomacy this week aimed at defusing tensions over Russia's demand that Ukraine never be allowed to join NATO.

Walter Russell Mead, WSJ

While U.S. and European leaders natter about soft power, Russia's president is making power moves.

Brandon Valeriano, Strategy Bridge

The occasion of the 30th anniversary of groundbreaking game Civilization provides a perfect lens to understand the impact of genre defining strategy games on the wargaming community.[1] Civilization is an expansive world-building strategy game that presses the player to make critical decisions about the future of their civilization and its progress. Lessons from the nature of the game itself and the memoir of its creator, Sid Meier, provide key waypoints... Читать дальше...

Joshua Keating, Grid

One way to avoid conflict may be to understand just how destructive it would be.

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Frances Michelin Group, best known for its long history of innovations in tires, announced that it i...

Manchester United have identified another high profile target in their hunt for a new manager at the end of the season.  German footballing philosopher Ralf Rangnick is overseeing events on the pitch until the end of the season, but this has led to speculation for who might be the ultimate choice in succeeding the clubs […]

Comedian James Adomian's impersonation of MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell on Jimmy Kimmel Live this Thursday is getting getting rave reviews.

From Bruce Levine/CounterPunch: Mental health professionals must do their part to foment rebellion against the sociopolitical status quo, rather than enable it.

1. Britney Spears denies holding 'scum' sister Jamie Lynn in room with knife  Page Six
2. Britney Spears slams sister Jamie Lynn Spears over book, music: 'Everything was always given to her'  Fox News
3. Jamie Lynn Spears Claps Back at Sister Britney Spears, Says Family Is Facing Death Threats Due to ‘Accusatory Posts’  Variety
4. Jamie Lynn Spears Says Justin Timberlake Was A 'Big Part Of My Childhood'  Access
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1. Lawsuit: Google, Facebook CEOs colluded in online ad sales  Associated Press
2. Lawsuit claims Google and Facebook brokered secret deal to dominate ad market  Fox Business
3. States Claim Zuckerberg Approved Secret, Potentially Illegal Deal With Google  The Daily Beast
4. Google, Facebook CEOs oversaw illegal ad auction deal that gave Facebook an advantage, states allege  CNBC
5. Google CEO Sundar Pichai was aware of anti-competitive ads deal with Facebook, Texas AG alleges... Читать дальше...

Peacemaker episode 1 briefly features Amanda Waller in a cameo and indicates she has ulterior motives, this time even using her own daughter.

The latest episode of Imlie begins with Arpita panicking as she faces the fire after ther husband's demise. Imlie stops Aryan from helping Arpita.

Mini fridges are great for your home office, guest room, dorm, or backup in the kitchen. Here are the best mini fridges in 2022.

An Ottawa County lawyer accused of stalking her ex-girlfriend and repeatedly violating protection orders fought to have the criminal charges against her dismissed Friday  in Lucas County Common Pleas Court.