

Can an arithmetic majority become a political force?
The West is run by the dumbest leaders ever.
Trump’s plan for militarizing the Arctic at the cajoling of Europeans is another ominous sign among many.
Trump and Burnham: chaos merchants. UK eyes conscription, taxes the dead. Trump hints at annulling midterms.
A new Security Pact detaches the island from NATO, grants the U.S. veto power over Chinese investments, and lets Washington build bases without Danish approval.
EU leaders prepare for 2030 while collecting pensions. The BBC asks if we’re “psychologically ready.”
Window of Supreme Risk: September 30 to November 3. West Asia is about to burn.