Is the US in Recession?
Even if GDP growth were to be "negative for two consecutive quarters, the NBER committee is very unlikely to conclude that a recession started in the first quarter of 2022." Why? Read my husband @JFrankelEcon's piece here. https://t.co/QsL0rFjd4R
March 11 8pm Boston time! Learn about Crimes against Humanity in North Korea: Past Efforts and Options for Future Accountability | Harvard Law School https://t.co/LPXQ3gW2wF
On this day in 1946, Emily Greene Balch, a Wellesley faculty member for 22 years, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong work of disarmament and peace. Read how Balch inspired another alum to help create the Wellesley Peace Studies Program: https://t.co/ALKuz5QzSL
While we are supportive of humanitarian gestures, not sure if COVID19 aid makes sense as #northkorea might take it as insulting as per Kim Yo Jong’s recent response to Kang Kyung Hwa.
"Many in the world are awaiting a threat reduction from Covid-19 and nuclear conflict. Diplomacy based on the promotion of health security could help advance both."
Comprehensive matter-of-fact thinking by @duyeonkim: After Biden’s election victory, what's North Korea’s next move? - Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists https://t.co/xhe4noquds via @BulletinAtomic
Postman brought a parcel🎁 this morning : a mask😷 made in DPRK🇰🇵 Gift from a friend. 🙏Two layers and 1 pocket for extra removable tissue layer. Strings are mine. Pyongyang quality. Meanwhile: lockdown in Kaesong. But still no confirmed case in NK. (in spite of max.alarm)
Today’s Lawfare Podcast:
To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the US entry into the Korean War, @BenjaminWittes spoke with @KathyHSMoon, @MattWaxman1, and @S_R_Anders about the war, its effect on war powers debates, and the status of the Korean conflict:https://t.co/GhPuPQtVOp