Wars articles

  • Calculating the cost of war

    The recent tit-for-tat conflict between Israel and Iran could pose a challenge to the Thai economy in the second quarter, as the International Monetary Fund slashed its Thai GDP forecast to 2.7% growth from 4.4% when domestic consumption slumped.Stock markets and gold prices across Asia were affected earlier this month when the attacks started, while a spike in energy prices would increase living costs and dampen the economic outlook.GOLD PRICESFears of a broader battle between Israel and Iran...

  • The Civil War in Charleston

    Erik Larson offers in his latest work a close look at slavery, antebellum Charleston, and the cause of the War of the Rebellion.

  • The war on misinformation is a sham

    Anthony Albanese claims to be fighting a war on so-called ‘misinformation’ and ‘disinformation’. He recently exclaimed that ‘Australians want misinformation…What to read next: Only official misinformation allowed | Albanese is the real source of misinformation | Net Zero by 2050: fantasy, or eco-imperial impoverishment? | Australia needs to assess security relations with Turkey