Political division has been on the rise for years in the U.S. The gap between the two parties has grown sharply in Congress, while the share of Americans who interact with people from the other party has plummeted. Furthermore, many Americans only read news or get information from sources that align with their political beliefs, which exacerbates fundamental disagreements about the basic facts of many political problems. In other words, hatred specifically, hatred of the other party increasingly defines U.S. politics.

By joining the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK would be able to fully participate in the single market, without the EU’s agricultural and fisheries policies. On top of this, rejoining the customs union (which is separate from the EEA), would allow for the restoration of frictionless trade flows between the UK and its largest trading partner. This  would solve two huge problems.

Gas

1. Bulgaria
2. Netherlands
3. Greece
4. Latvia
5. Czech Republic
6. Sweden
7. Estonia
8. Spain
9. Denmark
10. Portugal

Electricity

1. Czech Republic
2. United Kingdom
3. Italy
4. Estonia
5. Denmark
6. Latvia
7. Cyprus
8. Netherlands
9. Belgium
10. Germany

1. Annual inflation is running above 10% due to food and fuel prices leap.The Bank of England anticipates that inflation will jump to 13% as the energy crisis intensifies. Citigroup estimates inflation in the United Kingdom could peak at 18% in early 2023, while Goldman Sachs warns in could reach 22% if natural gas prices remain elevated at current levels.
2. Frustration over the rising cost of living has compelled hundreds of thousands of workers who staff ports, trains and mailrooms to go on strike.

A Dystopian Future for Russia

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Authors: Barry Pavel, senior vice president and director of the Atlantic Council’s Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security, Peter Engelke, deputy director and a senior fellow, Jeffrey Cimmino, associate director.

Scenario 1: Miracle on the Dnipro 

Source: Eurostat (based on latest estimates available July 2022)

1. Ireland: 4,0%
2. Malta: 3,8%
3. Croatia: 2,9%
4. Romania: 2,9%
5. Slovakia: 2,7%
6. Lithuania: 2,5%
7. Greece: 2,4%
8. Bulgaria: 2,3%
9. Latvia: 2,2%
10. Cyprus: 2,1%
11. Spain: 2,1%
12. Hungary: 2,1%
13. Luxembourg: 2,1%
14. Czech Republic: 2,0%
15. Estonia: 1,9%
16. Portugal: 1,9%
17. Austria: 1,5%
18. Poland: 1,5%
19. France: 1,4%
20. Belgium: 1,3%
21. Germany: 1,3%
22. Denmark: 1,2%
23. Finland: 1,2%
24. Netherlands: 1,0%
25. Slovenia: 1,0%

1. A full cut-off from Russian gas would cause gas rationing in early-2023, triggering a recession in the euro area. Only if overall gas consumption of households and firms can be reduced; and concerted action among EU members will help mitigate adverse effects of a cut-off of Russian gas.
2. Two of the largest euro area economies, Germany, and Italy, remain the most vulnerable.