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The week in photos: March 21-27, 2026

How US-Israeli war on Iran is upending global business

The #SPUSA is having webinar next month about #militaryindustrialcomplex and how they take over local #American #communities to build weapons, and how to push back.

Some of the things being said right now about borders, force, escalation, would have been unthinkable not long ago.

Not because they’re impossible.
But because they carry consequences many people have to live with.

Now they’re said lightly.

And the consequences don’t stay in those rooms.
They show up in people’s lives.

That’s the shift.

Not just what is said, but who is left to carry it.

The week in photos: March 14-20, 2026

US, allies eye launching new ammunition product line in the Philippines

New from The Examiner:
A deep dive into the extraordinary life of Pierre Konrad Dadak—spanning alleged arms deals, fabricated identities, and a global web of intrigue.
A story that exposes the murky intersection of power, commerce, and deception.
Read here: https://the-examiner.com/the-playboy-colonel/
#Journalism #InvestigativeReporting #ArmsTrade #GlobalAffairs

Paul Krugman asks: Is the post-WWII global order truly ending? He explores the potential implications of the decline of Pax Americana for international stability and the global economy. Dive into his analysis to understand these critical geopolitical shifts. https://paulkrugman.substack.com/p/scenes-from-the-death-of-the-pax #PaxAmericana #Geopolitics #GlobalAffairs #WorldOrder

I’m feeling almost speechless right now

Paul Krugman

World View with Marites Vitug: What’s next for PH-India strategic partnership

FULL TEXT: Joint statement on Strait of Hormuz by European nations, Japan, Canada