Jeremy E. Powell

The stereotype of the Prussian as the militaristic, state-loving creature probably needs to be rethought. The history of Prussia and its people is more complicated than contemporary historians wish to admit.

For the past few years, we have seen claims that the BRICS countries were going to develop a gold-based trading currency and push the dollar from its reserve currency perch. However, none of the economies of these countries can operate with a currency as good as gold.

When Vladimir Putin took power in Russia, the nation had a potentially bright future. Today, bogged down in war and its economy approaching Third World status, the future doesn’t look very good.