How A United Iran, Russia, & China Are Changing The World
Submitted by Federico Pieraccini via Strategic-Culture.org,
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U.S. Healthcare Is A Global Outlier (And Not In A Good Way)
Historically, the United States has spent more money than any other country on healthcare.
In the late 1990s, for example, the U.S. spent roughly 13% of GDP on healthcare, compared to about a 9.5% average for all high income countries.
If There Really Was Evidence Of Russian Hacking, The NSA Would Have It
Submitted by David Spring via TurningPointNews.org,
On December 29, 2016, the Hill posted an article discussing a 13 page report by the FBI and DHS claiming that their 13 page report was “evidence” of Russian hacking in US elections. https://thehill.com/policy/national-security/312132-fbi-dhs-release-report-on-russia-hacking
Money, Markets, & Mayhem - What To Expect In The Year Ahead
If you thought 2016 was full of market maelstroms and geopolitical gotchas, 2017's 'known unknowns' suggest a year of more mayhem awaits...
Here's a selection of key events in the year ahead (and links to Bloomberg's quick-takes on each).
January
Paul Craig Roberts: Neocons Are Threat To Life
Distinguished economist Dr. Paul Craig Roberts warns that although the neoconservatives (neocons) have been discredited, they still have a dangerously powerful influence on US foreign policy. Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has been reportedly advising US president-elect Donald Trump on pursuing the neoconservative agenda of pivoting toward China while bringing in Russia from the cold. Dr.