The Inevitability of the Predictable Tragedy: A Conversation Among Matthew Arnold, Lord Acton, Canaletto, John Lukacs, and Angelo Roncalli

by John E. Charalambakis | Dec 31, 2022 | Commentaries

As I was approaching the gate for my end-of-year flight to Montevideo, I could clearly see ahead of me Matthew Arnold and Canaletto. What I couldn’t see was a painting that Matthew Arnold was showing to Canaletto. As it has been happening for the last ten years in...

Geopolitics & the Day After

by The BlackSummit Team | Dec 22, 2022 | Geopolitics & the Day After

In observance of the holidays, there will not be a Geopolitics & the Day After circulated next week. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! As we round out 2022, economic instability continues and promises to create new challenges in the new year. America and...

CROSSROADS

by Rachel Poole | Dec 21, 2022 | Crossroads

At the Intersection of Geopolitics and Geoeconomics December 21, 2022 | Volume 5, Issue 12 | Rachel Poole Mustor North America The House of Representatives Committee formed to investigate the attack on the US Capitol on January 6th, 2021, has recommended that the...

Weekly Market Update

by Rachel Poole | Dec 17, 2022 | Weekly Market Update

Global Market News Global equities fall Global equities fell on the week as recession fears rose following the Fed’s latest rate increase. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones declined 2.08% and 1.66% respectively, while the Nasdaq dropped 2.72%. The yield on the US...

Geopolitics & the Day After

by The BlackSummit Team | Dec 15, 2022 | Geopolitics & the Day After

Central banks, investors, and policymakers are coming to terms with the end of a “golden era” characterized by near-zero interest rates, low inflation, and economic growth. The global economy has been shaken up by geopolitical conflict, commodities shocks,...