Behind Washington’s China Pivot

China’s splendid isolation nurtured a particular Chinese self-perception. Chinese elites grew accustomed to the notion that China was unique—not just ‘a great civilization’ among others, but civilization itself.

A Macroeconomic Internet “Bakery”

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Disrupting Health Care

Note to readers: I am offering a sale this week. I started these posts as an experiment three years ago. They have now grown into a conversation with thousands of unpaid subscribers and hundreds of paid ones. I am grateful for each subscription. A service that started at $75 now costs $700 a year. If I could offer a sliding scale based on need, I would. But I can’t. So this week, I am lowering the price to $500 a year, or $1.36 a day. Also, I’m at an investment conference this week and won’t be publishing on Friday.

Scanning for the Next War

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What It Takes To Make A Movie

Man has always asked the question: what is it all about?

An Entrepreneur’s Path

In spite of all the farmer’s work and worry, he can’t reach down to where the seed is slowly transmuted into summer. The earth bestows.

Of Sanctions and Shipping

We hear about sanctions all the time. Biden just put more on China.

The Spy Writing About Spies – David McCloskey

David is former CIA and the author of Damascus Station and Moscow X.

Making Sense of Tech – Barton Hooper, Director of Equity Research at Weitz Investments

Barton is trained as an accountant and equity investor. We all know how much tech is driving the stock market. He sheds light on how to make sense of what is going on. 

Update on the US Congress with Congressman Jim Himes

Jim returns to the show to share his perspective on Ukraine, the border and the November election.