the water-food-energy nexus will continue to manifest itself in politics all around the world. 2/

perhaps a sign that just as in Africa, Central Asia would welcome more joint U.S.-Gulf investments in the mining sector. Major question is extent of follow-up and focus after leaders depart Washington and #POTUS attention goes to other matters ... 2/

– a factor that explains some of his contradictory statements on Ukraine. It also fuels concerns in Moscow that Trump may be willing to abandon foundational arms-control agreements, raising doubts about his ability to broker or enforce any potential peace settlement." In Asia Times ... 2/

factors play out--and the capacity (or lack thereof) of states and other actors to respond. 2/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8pv...

is the high degree of confidence that we are on the verge of major breakthroughs in life extension/body regeneration. If population growth is replaced by effective extension of working life, this offers the opportunity of retaining labor/combat pools beyond current age limits. 2/