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Crises in Ukraine and Sri Lanka Are Opportunities for China…

Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 1:18 PM
Written by Anthony L. Hall
Sri Lanka erupts in violence over food and energy shortages

Albert Einstein is noted for saying that, in the midst of every crisis, lies great opportunity. And so, in the midst of the genocidal war Russia is waging in Ukraine and the food and energy shortages that have Sri Lanka reeling, lies great opportunity for China. Specifically, these crises present opportunities for China to finally… Read more.

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Filed Under: General Tagged With: blockade, china, food shortages, Sri Lanka, Ukraine

Britain Facing (Terminal) Winter of Discontent with Shortages of Food and Fuel

Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 6:27 AM
Written by Anthony L. Hall

Lines of cars snake from gasoline stations. Fights break out among angry motorists trying to get fuel. Grocery staples are out of stock on store shelves. A charity warns that doubling heating bills will force a million households to rely on extra blankets to stay warm. This was supposed to be the year the UK… Read more.

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Filed Under: General Tagged With: Aukus, Brexit, food shortages, fuel shortages

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