Why Self-Driving Cars? Upgrade Bus Networks Instead Policy-makers should focus on cost-effective Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) solutions
WASHINGTON – The ongoing buzz about the marvel of “driverless cars” soon hitting the roads is a bit too...
Author: Paolo von Schirach
Italy’s Chaos May Endanger The EU A combination of economic, fiscal and political crises worries markets
WASHINGTON – Italy is once again the problem country within the European Union (EU) and beyond. And this time...
North Korea Will Never Give Up Its Nuclear Weapons Kim presides over a semi-failed state with no economy. His nuclear arsenal is his only real asset
WASHINGTON – The sudden White House announcement about a May Summit meeting between US President Donald Trump and...
How The NRA Controls The National Gun Control Debate News stories that highlight police failures help the gun lobby
WASHINGTON – A new turn in the media narrative of the recent mass killing at a Florida High School...
Farewell to Africa? No way for Africa to find its path to development until good governance will become the norm, rather than the rare exception
WASHINGTON – Jacob Zuma is finally gone. It was a painful process. It took years; but he is now...
After Another Tragedy, A Chance For Gun Control In The U.S.? Don’t Count On It The broadest interpretation of the Second Amendment is embraced like a religious principle
WASHINGTON – After the most recent mass shooting in Florida, many believe that “this time” it is different. This...
Oprah For President? Americans look at outsiders simply because the pros are inept
WASHINGTON – Oprah for President? Yes, after her recent Hollywood speech this is now a distinctly possible scenario for...
Syria Is Not A Strategic Priority For Washington Let Russia be in control of an impoverished and completely ruined country
WASHINGTON – It is clear that Russia, as the key ally of president Assad of Syria, has taken a...
Palace Coup In Zimbabwe Will Not Bring Along Genuine Democracy The generals got to pick their preferred successor to Robert Mugabe
WASHINGTON – Despite some last minute confusion regarding the timing of his exit, Robert “Mad Bob” Mugabe is finally...
Tax Cuts Will Increase The U.S. National Debt To Unsustainable Levels Lowering taxes without significant spending reductions will cause deficit increases which will lead to a much bigger national debt
WASHINGTON – It is really hard to properly assess the Republican tax reform proposal now discussed in Congress. Many...