Economic Stress

by Kevork Almassian, published on Substack, July 8, 2026 After watching Emmanuel Macron arrive in Damascus and stand beside Abu Mohammad al-Julani, I kept returning to one question because I believe it explains far more than the visit itself. If the war against Syria was truly fought for democracy, human …

News from The Cradle,  May 23, 2026 Twenty-seven countries have moved to activate emergency World Bank financing mechanisms since the US-Israeli war on Iran began in late February, Reuters reported on 22 May. Three nations have already received approval for fast-tracked funding, while the other 24 are in the process …