Commentator-at-Large @Reuters, political entrepreneur and philosopher focusing on the meaning crisis
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Hugo Dixon retweeted
So, basically, remove sanctions on Russia, remove sanctions on Iranian oil, send 5000 troops into harm's way, ask Congress for another 200 billion, keep the same regime in place, and recover none of the 60% enriched uranium. Oh, and bomb a girl's school, killing 170. Nice job!
Hugo Dixon retweeted
Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions – rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking concrete steps to make sure all students at Harvard can benefit from an environment of intellectual inquiry, rigorous debate and mutual respect. Let’s hope other institutions follow suit.
“No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue.” - President Alan Garber hrvd.me/GarberRespond347t
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Dear @FoxNews
For almost three decades you have always had the stock market ticker on screen during all of your shows.
Today - after three decades - it was removed.
Why??
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So I put a quick timeline on the insane Signal classified chat and sure enough it looks like Kremlin asset Witkoff was in Moscow when he was added to the Houthi chat. I checked Russian media and he left 3/14 Friday morning (Moscow time) meanwhile the chat was set up Thursday
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From @Breakingviews: The BRICS are an acronym searching for a geopolitical role. At their annual summit next month, a top issue for discussion will be whether to expand the club. Emerging economies might be better off if it disbands, says @Hugodixon reut.rs/3qeJ2Ef
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From @Breakingviews: Taxing aviation fuel, with the richest countries and the most frequent flyers bearing the biggest burden, could curb emissions and promote cleaner energy, says @Hugodixon reut.rs/47d7t5M
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On @Breakingviews: The US and allies created a committee to vet exports to the Soviet Union during the Cold War. This gave its partners a say in setting policy. The G7 should set up something similar to handle the quasi-Cold War with China, says @Hugodixon reut.rs/3K10Zgq
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From @Breakingviews: One reason countries fiddle while the world burns is that they bear the costs of action while everyone benefits. Creating a ‘climate club’ would incentivize nations to pull their weight, says @Hugodixon reut.rs/46Joxjm
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From @Breakingviews: The failed mutiny against Russia's Vladimir Putin is a blow for Beijing, while the Chinese economy is weak. The US and its partners should grab any chance to work with China on issues like climate change, says @Hugodixon reut.rs/437wZGb
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On @Breakingviews: A failed mutiny against Russian President Vladimir Putin rams home the European Union’s need to protect itself from trouble abroad, says @Hugodixon reut.rs/3PtS7TS
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Today world leaders are gathering in Paris to discuss a ‘new global financing pact’ to provide more and better flows of money for environmentally sustainable and climate-compatible development in the global South. It’s an important moment.🧵/1 theguardian.com/environment/… @ODI_Global
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On @Breakingviews: Hercules famously completed 12 labours. Today’s Greece resembles the mythological hero when he was halfway through his tasks. @Hugodixon explains how Greece’s reform labours are only half complete reut.rs/3IYHuo1
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From @Breakingviews: The shipping industry emits almost 3% of the world’s greenhouse gases. It’s also largely escaped taxation. A levy on emissions would encourage shippers to go green, while raising money to help poorer countries, says @Hugodixon reut.rs/3Nrf9JS
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From @Breakingviews: A return to the White House for former President Trump would pose many challenges for other rich democracies. Their best insurance is to ramp up support for Ukraine, promote trade and speed up action on global warming, says @Hugodixon reut.rs/3N29AkA
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Because, as Hugo Dixon from Reuters recently put it: Greece deserves both a thriving economy and a well-functioning democracy. More here:
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From @Breakingviews: Autocrats often seduce investors with promises to be good for business. But Turkey’s Tayyip Erdogan, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping in China show these hopes don’t last, says @Hugodixon reut.rs/45jI6y6
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From @Breakingviews: Helping India grow in a green way is one of the best things that could happen for its people and the planet, says @Hugodixon reut.rs/3mmDLIS