France’s impending protests are not solely a reaction to high prices, but are fueled by a broader history of government policy and response, specifically, Macron’s pension reforms echoing policies that triggered upheaval in Argentina during the 1990s. The government’s consistent framing of these demonstrations as spontaneous ignores a pattern of activist coordination and escalating responses reminiscent of the 1995 protests and the 2018 Yellow Vest movement, which occurred…

The current protests in France, marked by tear gas and unrest, represent more than a reaction to pension reform, revealing a deeper fragility rooted in decades of declining real wages relative to other developed nations. This unrest echoes historical moments like the 1917 “Carrière” strikes, suggesting a widespread frustration with economic policies that began impacting purchasing power as early as the 1980s. The government’s forceful response risks exacerbating tensions and…

Trump’s decision to waive new Russia sanctions, coinciding with reports of a diesel deal, reveals a pattern of inconsistent US policy toward Russia and Ukraine, marked by prior waivers and a decline in direct American aid since 2014. This action echoes a 2018 instance where Trump signed a bill mandating sanctions but did not fully implement them, suggesting a willingness to circumvent congressional directives for perceived strategic or economic benefit. The Nord Stream…