We Must Stand with Ukraine
Achieving peace in Ukraine is vital to Europe’s Future
Dear readers,
Since 1939, there has never been a greater chance of war between two major countries in Europe than the one we face today.
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EU Observers Flag Many Irregularities in Venezuela’s Election.
The EU mission said that the elections had "arbitrary disqualification" of opposition candidates as well as a "disproportionate" state bias.
Last Sunday, Venezuela held a “mega-election” to elect all regional and municipal authorities, including 23 governors and 335 mayors.
Chinese Tennis Player is Missing, Raises Political Concerns
Peng Shuai disappeared after she accused China’s former vice-premier Zhang Gaoli of sexual assault.
Tennis superstar Peng Shuai has not been seen in public since she alleged that China’s former Vice Premier, Zhang Ghaoli, committed sexual assault against her at his house.
Lebanon desperately needs the freedom it once venerated
On Lebanon’s Independence Day, SFL alumna Romy Haber writes about her country’s critical situation.
Venezuela’s Latest Sham Election
Venezuela will hold another sham election on Sunday.
On Sunday, Venezuela will hold its latest sham election. This time to “elect” regional and municipal authorities, including 23 governors and 335 mayors.
U.S. Inflation Keeps Rising, What Now?
Annual inflation in the U.S. situates at 6.2 percent, the highest yearly rate in a generation. What should the Fed do now?
Dear readers,
Back in February, we at Freedom Today Network published a piece about President Biden's stimulus program.
International Criminal Court opens Investigation into Venezuela
The International Criminal Court opens formal investigation against the Maduro regime for "possible" human rights violations.
Dear readers,
An Economic Cure for Populism
Next month, I will be giving my first in-person lecture since the pandemic. At Maastricht University’s Law School, I will be talking about the interrelation of economic development and political stability.
Dear readers,
Argentinian Government Proposes Price Controls
Controlling the price of over 1000 household consumer goods will inevitably result in shortages and black markets.
Dear readers,
A few days ago, the government of Argentina declared its plan to impose price controls on more than 1,000 household consumer goods, from dairy and frozen foods to school supplies and household items.
Lebanon: on the brink of collapse
Lebanon is on the verge of total collapse. A modernization of its political institutions cannot be postponed.
Dear readers,
As many of you know, my paternal family is of Lebanese origin. My grandparents, Antoniette and Georges Jraissati, were born in a town outside Beirut called Zahlé, of no more than 150,000 people.
