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Professor of Applied Economics @JohnsHopkins | Senior Fellow @IndependentInst | @NRO | FX & Commodity Trader | Reagan White House | Views are my own

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#TurkeyWatch 🇹🇷: The Turkish lira remains in the tank. Today, I measure inflation in Turkey at a PUNISHING 74%/yr. THE ONLY SOLUTION = A CURRENCY BOARD, like the one I installed in Bulgaria in 1997.
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"Science is the only true guide in life." -- Atatürk
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“Peace at home, peace in the world.” — Atatürk
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"If one day, my words are against science, choose science." – Atatürk
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"Unless a nation’s life faces peril, war is murder." -- Atatürk
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"Sovereignty is not given, it is taken." --Atatürk
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"Science is the only true guide in life." -- Atatürk
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“Bravery is standing with the truth and right” ― Imran Khan
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“Peace at home, peace in the world.” — Atatürk
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“Science is the most reliable guide in life.” — Atatürk
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Thousands of Pro-Khan supporters have packed in like sardines to hear the former PM speak in Karachi, Pakistan. Take a look:
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"Liberty, the future, and freedom, everything exists with justice!' – Atatürk
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“Compromise for your dream but NEVER compromise on your dream.” — Imran Khan
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“We must speak the truth if we are to be a great nation” ― Imran Khan
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“It is not defeat that destroys you, it is being demoralized by defeat that destroys you.” — Imran Khan
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“We must speak the truth if we are to be a great nation” ― Imran Khan
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“Science is the only true guide in life.” —Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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Thousands flooded the streets of Pakistan in support of Imran Khan. Looks like Khan has some loyal street support. Take a look:
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"The biggest battle is the war against ignorance." – Atatürk
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Watch as a crowd gathers in St Petersburg, Russia and chants "No to War," & "Ukraine is not our enemy". Take a look:
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“I do not believe in taking the right decision, I take a decision and make it right.” — Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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Nigeria’s presidential election draws to a close, with Bola Tinubu declared the victor amidst cries of vote rigging. When it comes to Nigeria’s electoral commission and its chairman Mahmood Yakubu, INCOMPETENCE & CORRUPTION are the name of the game.
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Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in KPK, one of the 4 provinces of Pakistan, to protest against the removal of Imran Khan. The media has been threatened w/ “serious consequences” if it continues to report on the protests. Take a look
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#PAKWatch 🇵🇰: Even though it appears that Imran Khan and the PTI party had a runaway electoral victory, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is working overtime to rig the results and remove Captain Pakistan from the picture.
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“Compromise for your dream but NEVER compromise on your dream.” — Imran Khan
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“We must speak the truth if we are to be a great nation” ― Imran Khan
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"The biggest battle is the war against ignorance." -- Atatürk
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#PAKWatch 🇵🇰:    In Pakistan, the Awam is under the military’s BOOT.
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“Bravery is standing with the truth and right” ― Imran Khan
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“Bravery is standing with the truth and right” ― Imran Khan
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"If one day, my words are against science, choose science." – Atatürk
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"Science is the only true guide in life." – Atatürk
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"Peace at home, peace in the world." --Atatürk
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"Liberty, the future, and freedom, everything exists with justice!' – Atatürk
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"We must speak the truth if we are to be a great nation" –– Imran Khan
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The cartoon says it all. Need I say more?
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Tens of thousands took to the streets in cities across #Pakistan in protest against the removal of former Prime Minister Imran Khan & rumored US efforts of regime change. Take a look & listen to their chant.
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After 8 years as Nigeria’s president, Buhari leaves behind a dismal legacy: CORRUPTION, A JUNK CURRENCY, SOARING INFLATION, and last but not least, a FLAWED PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION in which his man, Bola Tinubu, was pronounced the winner.
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Take a look at this massive Haqeeqi Azadi March to Islamabad led by Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan and his supporters. LET THE MARCH GATHER STEAM.
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The streets of Pakistan are filled with Imran Khan supporters, as the former PM marches toward Islamabad. THE MARCH IS GATHERING STEAM. Take a look:
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"Peace at home, peace in the world." --Atatürk
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In Gujarat, India, Muslim men are publicly flogged as crowds chant Hindu nationalist slogans. Where are the police? Take a look at the scene.
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“Leader leads people. Leader does not follow public opinion” ― Imran Khan
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"My moral heritage is science and reason" – Atatürk
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“I have always believed that one should not be scared of losing,I think that really is the key.” ― imran khan
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"We do not need anything except for one thing; to be hard working!" – Atatürk
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"Never give up, no matter how hard life gets no matter how much pain you feel. Pain will eventually subside, nothing remains forever, so keep going and don't give up." – Imran Khan
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A massive protest organized by ex Pakistani PM Imran Khan has begun. Thousands have taken to the streets to protest against the 5 year ban on Khan holding public office. LET THE MARCH BEGIN. Watch for yourself:
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A FLAWED presidential election has just concluded in #Nigeria . Bola Tinubu, the hand-picked candidate of corrupt Pres. Buhari, was declared the winner. Not surprisingly, Nigerians say that Tinubu lacks legitimacy. They are demanding a rerun.
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"Think 100 times before you take a decision, But once that decision is taken, stand by it as one man." -- Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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“Never give up, no matter how hard life gets no matter how much pain you feel. Pain will eventually subside, nothing remains forever, so keep going and don't give up.” ― Imran Khan
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Former Pakistani PM Imran Khan says, "Either you SURRENDER or you fight for your freedom till death". Tomorrow, at 1 pm, Khan will join his supporters in their protest March. LET KHAN’S MARCH GATHER STEAM.
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"Peace at home, peace in the world." --Atatürk
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Thousands gather in Abbottabad, Pakistan in support of their ex-PM Imran Khan. Khan might be down, but he’s clearly not out. Take a look.
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Pakistani citizens have surged onto the streets of Rawalpindi, Pakistan. They are rallying in support of former PM Imran Khan. KHAN IS BACK. LET THE MARCH GATHER STEAM.
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"Science is the most real guide for civilization, for life, for success in the world" – Atatürk
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#PAKWatch 🇵🇰: Captain Pakistan won the race. Now, it’s time to let him out of jail so he can form a government.
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"A nation which makes the final sacrifice for life and freedom does not get beaten." -- Atatürk
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#PAKWatch : Pakistan in a nutshell. A two-nation reality. Need I say more?
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“Compromise for your dream but NEVER compromise on your dream.” — Imran Khan
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"We must speak the truth if we are to be a great nation" –– Imran Khan
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"The demand in Pakistan is for real freedom. Which means justice, which means fundamental rights." – Imran Khan
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Hundreds of thousands of pro-Khan supporters showed up to hear the former PM speak in Mianwali, Pakistan on Friday. Take a look:
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Protests over Brazil's presidential election results continued Sunday in Curitiba. Protesters are demanding military intervention. Take a look:
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"When you remove the concept of reward and punishment on merit, the result is the utter destruction of social fabric." -Imran Khan
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“The biggest battle is the war against ignorance.” --Atatürk
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In Brazil, hundreds of truck drivers have come together to protest what they claim was a rigged presidential election in which their man, Jair Bolsonaro, lost. Take a look:
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"We must speak the truth if we are to be a great nation" –– Imran Khan
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Thousands have joined former PM Imran Khan's march in Gujranwala, Pakistan. Watch as they flood the streets in support of Khan. THE MARCH IS GATHERING STEAM.
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Pakistan: “It’s not the law of the land. It’s the law of the jungle” – Imran Khan
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This isn’t the Gestapo or KGB. These are #Modi ’s #RSS thugs breaking into #Muslim homes, pillaging & assaulting with impunity. #BJP ’s radical #Hindutva agenda is turning #India into a nightmare for Muslims. #DelhiBurns #DelhiRiots2020
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"Sovereignty is not given, it is taken." --Atatürk
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"Do you want to be a man of today or a man of tomorrow?" --Atatürk
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Imran Khan supporters chant their support in Lahore's Railway station after Khan's massive rally. Take a look:
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#PAKWatch : Pakistan’s Supreme Court barred former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party from contesting elections by denying it a cricket-bat symbol at the polls. PAKISTAN = RIGGED ELECTIONS.
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In Pakistan, ex-PM Khan's residence has become a war zone. Take a look at the scene.
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"Bravery is standing with the truth and right." -- Imran Khan
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Welcome to politics – Pakistani style.
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Former PAK PM Khan led a huge rally in Lahore, where he mapped out his 10-point economic manifesto for PAK. His manifesto will work, but only if anchored by a currency board, like the ones I designed in Estonia, Lithuania, Bulgaria, and Bosnia-Herzegovina
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"The supreme guide in life is knowledge." --Atatürk
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#PAKWatch 🇵🇰: In Karachi, Pakistan, police are blocking the media from entering the location where the votes are tallied. In Pakistan, the MILITARY RUNS THE SHOW & COUNTS THE VOTES.
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“The biggest battle is the war against ignorance.” ― Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
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#PAKWatch : Former Pakistani cricket star & PM Imran Khan faces an onslaught of baseless charges hurled at him by PM Sharif's regime and PAK's military. But Khan stands fearless & isn’t flinching as general elections rapidly approach. KUDOS TO KHAN.
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Indian police go on a rampage and destroy Muslim houses for taking part in protests. Take a look:
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"If I don't fight for my country, who will?" – Imran Khan
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"Truth is the power that will resolve our problems." –– Imran Khan
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“The team that is going to win is the one that does its homework the best by studying its opponents.” —Imran Khan
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#PAKWatch : Welcome to Pakistan, where the military runs the show and the press turns a blind eye. That’s why Pakistan ranks a TERRIBLE 150th out of 180 countries in @RSF_inter ’s 2023 World Press Freedom Index.
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"The biggest battle is the war against ignorance." – Atatürk
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"Everything we see in the world is the creative work of women." – Atatürk
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#ImranKhan is correct. #India has crushed all #freedom for millions in #Kashmir . Politicians have been arrested, communications lines have been cut, & even children have been detained. The resentment of innocent #Kashmiris will haunt #Modi & the #BJP .
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Thousands of Indonesians are protesting against the Indonesian government's decision to raise fuel prices by 30%. Take a look:
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“Compromise for your dream but NEVER compromise on your dream.” — Imran Khan
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Thousands of Germans in Dresden protest against the EU’s sanctions on Russia. They don’t want to starve or freeze to death for Ukrainian President Zelenksy’s war. A war provoked and engaged in by the USA, EU and NATO. Take a look:
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“Bravery is standing with the truth and right” ― Imran Khan
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#PAKWatch 🇵🇰: In Pakistan, the MILITARY IS JUDGE, JURY, AND EXECUTIONER. No wonder Pakistan ranks an ABYSMAL 133 out of 180 countries in @anticorruption 's 2023 Corruption Perceptions Index.
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After the Pakistan’s government tried to CANCEL former PM Imran Khan, he is marching to Islamabad in protest. LET THE MARCH GATHER STEAM. Take a look:
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“Leader leads people. Leader does not follow public opinion” ― Imran Khan
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