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The IMF bond warning proves governments cannot outrun the rules

The IMF warns that soaring public debt and speculative AI financing risk a disorderly spike in bond yields, proving that governments have ignored fiscal discipline for too long.

By Klaus Berger · October 13, 2026

BRICS is a talking shop masquerading as a new world order

By Nikhil Raghavan · September 12, 2026

Iran’s 'strength' theater ignores Scott Bessent and Washington threats

Masoud Pezeshkian’s declaration—that it is "better that we bring the war to an end now as we are in a position of power and dignity"—is not a statement of fact; it is sophisticated political theater.

By Emilio Quesada · August 21, 2026