Tag Archives: middle-east

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists: War on Iran … could there be a transition away from fossil fuels to nuclear energy ….? Comment: Ireland … where do we stand on the proposition of having nuclear?

Posted on March 16, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

The war on Iran will speed the transition away from fossil fuels and toward nuclear energy, creating strategic challenges for the United States By Rachel Bronson | Analysis | March 13, 2026 View looking north showing the Strait of Hormuz, connecting the Gulf of … Continue reading →

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The Conversation:

Posted on March 15, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Author Disclosure statement Christian Emery does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. Partners University College … Continue reading →

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Axios: Gamifying war

Posted on March 15, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Gamifying war   Photo illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios. Photo: U.S. Navy via Getty Images   The U.S. government is treating strikes on Iran like a video game, inviting the country to watch as memes and montages subsume the human cost of war, Axios’ Zachary Basu … Continue reading →

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Axios: Trump’s war claims

Posted on March 13, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Trump’s war claims   The Strait of Hormuz, which carries about 25% of the world’s seaborne oil supply, is 21 nautical miles wide at its narrowest point, and skirts Iran’s southern border. Satellite image: Gallo Images via Getty Images  Bulletin: U.S. … Continue reading →

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Axios: Week 1 of the war with Iran cost the U.S. $11.3 billion, the Pentagon told Congress in a closed-door briefing this week. And: Rising oil risk

Posted on March 12, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Axios AM By Mike Allen · Mar 12, 2026  Hello, Thursday! Smart Brevity™ count: 1,319 words … 5 mins. Thanks to Noah Bressner for orchestrating. Edited by Andrew Pantazi and Bill Kole. Situational awareness:  Week 1 of the war with Iran cost the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Futurism: Oil Shock. Ask your grandparents about OPEC 1970’s chaos. House prices tripled to keep pace with inflation.

Posted on March 10, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Oil Shock Looks Like the Economy Is Hitting a “Nightmare Scenario” Wall Street is seeing red. By Victor Tangermann Published Mar 9, 2026 10:56 AM EDT Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and … Continue reading →

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Axios: World at War

Posted on March 10, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

World at war   Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios   This isn’t World War III. But it may be the closest we’ve come in decades — drawing in more countries, more great powers and more overlapping conflicts than any crisis since the Cold … Continue reading →

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Axios: Blowback gets real

Posted on March 9, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

3 of 1,479  Axios AM: Blowback gets real Inbox Mike Allen Unsubscribe 10:20 AM (1 hour ago) to me  View in browser  PRESENTED BY UNITEDHEALTH GROUP Axios AMBy Mike Allen · Mar 09, 2026 Hello, Monday! Smart Brevity™ count: 1,467 words … 5½ mins. Thanks to Noah Bressner for … Continue reading →

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Futurism: Are people up to date with the Polymarket. What about a Bet on Nuclear Detonation?

Posted on March 5, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

Science & EnergyEnergy Blast From the Future Polymarket Quietly Takes Down Bet On Nuclear Detonation How was this even allowed? By Frank Landymore Published Mar 4, 2026 3:02 PM EST Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding … Continue reading →

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ICAN: ICAN condemns U.S. & Israeli attacks on Iran

Posted on March 3, 2026 by michelleclarke2015

photo credit: Hosein Charbaghi February 28, 2026 Updates ICAN condemns U.S. & Israeli attacks on Iran SHARE      28 February 2026 – The Trump and Netanyahu administrations have launched a massive attack on Iran, using the alleged Iranian nuclear weapons programme … Continue reading →

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