1. Tracking the Ukrainian conflict - live. (Hat Tip: Garry) The best way to pressure Russia seems to be to use the Magnitsky Act against any high profile Russians affiliated with Russia's invasion. Additionally, here are some interesting thoughts on how much US credibility actually matters in foreign affairs.
2. The perils of excess information.
"Once an experienced analyst has the minimum information necessary to make an informed judgment, obtaining additional information generally does not improve the accuracy of his or her estimates. Additional information does, however, lead the analyst to become more confident in the judgment, to the point of overconfidence."
This creates an interesting problem for asset managers who should know all of the risks to their portfolio but for whom overconfidence can be quite dangerous.
3. The French do seem to be more forgiving of personal indiscretions. After this poll I could see DSK entering politics yet again.
4. Scott Sumner on Abenomics.