Kazakhstan is entering 2022 with a wave of anti-government protests sparked by protests sparked by higher LNG prices. protesters are demanding a 100% reduction in the price of liquefied gas (LNG) to 120 tenge ($0.27), demanding that it remain at 60 tenge ($0.13) and hold the demonstrators responsible not only for local authorities but also for the central government. Can the West learn something from Kazakhs???
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Ukraine came out and said Navalny's death wasn't in fact Putin (as Biden and the US Policy makers were so quick to decry)! David & Elizabeth react to the news in this short reaction video!
This class was taught LIVE on November 8, 2023, at 06:00 PM CT (-6GMT)
The Hidden Machinery: America's Foreign & Military Affairs Exposed.
Steel yourself for an unflinching deep dive into the clandestine mechanics of US foreign and military policy. Have you ever pondered how decisions that impact millions, both domestically and globally, are truly made?
In this electrifying chapter, we tear apart the polished façade of diplomacy to reveal the shadowy interplay of interests, agendas, and power games that shape America's moves on the global chessboard.
As we journey through the intricate maze of foreign policy, you'll confront pressing questions that demand answers: Is there a clear, consistent strategy steering the ship of state, or are we adrift, pushed and pulled by the undercurrents of vested interests, secret pacts, and hidden allegiances?
Explore the controversial realms of the military-industrial complex—a symbiotic behemoth where industry, military, and politics collide in a ...
Media Manipulation: The Silent Puppeteer of the American Psyche.
Ever feel like the stories you see and hear are crafted more for theater than truth? That there's a script behind the "breaking news"?
In this incendiary chapter, we pull back the curtain on the media's metamorphosis from its role as the "Fourth Estate" - a watchdog of democracy - to its current avatar as a powerful player with vested interests and hidden agendas.
Dive deep into the murky waters of media evolution, from objective reporting to sensationalism, from public service to profit-driven enterprises.
Unearth the tactical maneuvering of media platforms that, under the guise of delivering news, often serve tailored narratives designed to sway, to incite, and sometimes, to mislead blatantly.
Arm yourself with knowledge as we dissect the machinations of this colossal industry, revealing its strategies to capture your attention, mold your perceptions, and dictate the national conversation.
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According to a 2025 report from Munich Re, global cargo theft trends by country share were as follows:
Brazil: 23%
Mexico: 13%
USA: 11%
India: 10%
Germany: 5%
Argentina: 4%
South Africa: 4%.
(Within the Asia region, India experienced the highest number of cargo thefts, accounting for 63% of cases, followed by Indonesia (14%) and then China (11%). China's share of the Global cargo theft is estimated at less than 2%)
Cargo crime in China was once a major issue, thanks to its government effort, cargo thief situation has improved significantly in recent years. Theft cases filed by Chinese authorities consistently declined between 2015 and 2023, with a 79.8% reduction during that period.
Cargo theft is a growing crisis in the United States:
In 2024, US recorded 3,798 incidents, a 26% year-on-year increase. Annual losses are estimated to be as high as $6.6 billion, with some estimates reaching up to $35 billion when accounting for all supply chain losses.
**The perception ...
