Sign in Welcome! Log into your account your username your password Forgot your password? Get help Create an account Create an account Welcome! Register for an account your email your username A password will be e-mailed to you. Password recovery Recover your password your email A password will be e-mailed to you. Obama’s Permanent Depression 141 October 7, 2009 FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Published in Asia Times (Hong Kong) on by (link to originallink to original) Translated from by . Edited by . Back To Origin This post appeared on the front page as a direct link to the original article with the above link . Tags:Hong Kong Hot this week Block titleFeaturedAll time popularMore Egypt: Trump Is Fidgeting in His Chair March 10, 2026. Published in almasryalyoumThe clash between the senator and the veteran is one sign among many. What matters to us is that all these signs lead to an end to this war. 0 Indonesia: Too Close to Trump: Gambling Sovereignty, Humanity for US’ Approval March 7, 2026. Published in The Jakarta PostThe trajectory is clear: Jakarta is tilting toward Washington at a cost many fear will be borne by ordinary Indonesians. 0 Australia: Why Iran’s Most Powerful Ally Is Not Coming to Its Aid March 4, 2026. Published in ABC News Australia 0 Canada: Carney Has My Sympathy as He Tries To Navigate a War Led by Trump and Hegseth March 6, 2026. Published in Toronto Star 0 Ireland: Donald Trump’s Pressure-Cooker Approach to Iran Was Always Going To Explode March 6, 2026. Published in Irish Times 0 Topics Egypt: Trump Is Fidgeting in His Chair March 10, 2026. Published in almasryalyoumThe clash between the senator and the veteran is one sign among many. What matters to us is that all these signs lead to an end to this war. 0 Australia: Defying Donald Trump and Stepping out of the Shadows, Mojtaba Khamenei Ascends March 9, 2026. Published in ABC News Australia 0 Australia: Oil Markets Can’t Bank on Deal-Maker Donald Trump in the Middle East March 9, 2026. Published in ABC News Australia 0 Spain: The Strength of American Democracy March 8, 2026. Published in La RazónThe executive branch is not all-powerful, not even when it invokes the defense of the national interest. 0 Saudi Arabia: Washington and Europe… A Rupture Confirmed by War March 7, 2026. Published in Asharq Al-AwsatWashington has demonstrated beyond any doubt that its rift with Europe is irreversible, by deliberately choosing to go to war against Iran without consulting its European allies. 0 Egypt: Iran under Fire: Strategic Miscalculations and the Uncertain Path of the War March 7, 2026. Published in Ahram OnlineThe conclusion is that the war will likely continue for several weeks. 0 India: How Trump’s Contradictions on Iran May Open a Pandora’s Box in West Asia March 7, 2026. Published in Firstpost Has the Trump administration realized that they have to live with the clerical order in Iran? 0 Indonesia: Too Close to Trump: Gambling Sovereignty, Humanity for US’ Approval March 7, 2026. Published in The Jakarta PostThe trajectory is clear: Jakarta is tilting toward Washington at a cost many fear will be borne by ordinary Indonesians. 0 Related Articles Hong Kong: Foreign Media Warn US Brand Reputation Veering toward ‘Collapse’ under Trump Policy Impact May 29, 2025. Published in Hong Kong China News AgencyAs Warren Buffett famously said, 'It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.' Hong Kong: The Lessons of World War II: The Real World Importance of Resisting Hegemony May 22, 2025. Published in TakungpaoChina does not seek out trouble, but it is not afraid of it, either. Hong Kong: Can US Tariffs Targeting Hong Kong’s ‘Very Survival’ Really Choke the Life out of It? April 22, 2025. Published in South China Morning PostThe U.S. is Hong Kong's second largest export market. Hong Kong: What Makes US Trade War More Dangerous than 2008 Crisis: Trump April 10, 2025. Published in South China Morning PostTrump’s sudden reversal on some tariffs shows the stability of the global economy is at the mercy of one reckless, unreliable president. Hong Kong: China, Japan, South Korea Pave Way for Summit Talks; Liu Teng-Chung: Responding to Trump April 5, 2025. Published in China Review News[T]he U.S. has continued to use tariffs and economic stimulus plans to solve its domestic economic woes. Previous articleObama Trapped Behind Wall of ContainmentNext articlePolanski, Lies and Videotape LEAVE A REPLY Cancel replyLog in to leave a comment