Maxime Marquette
Independent columnist · MadMax
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Columns by Maxime Marquette
4,540 columns published
Column· No. 5186
CHRONICLE: Expedition 74 Closes Out 241 Days in Space and Seals a Hatch
Analysis· No. 5185
ANALYSIS: California Crosses the Halfway Mark for Solar Electricity Over a Full Month
Essay· No. 5184
ESSAY: July 2026 in Cybersecurity — Leaks, Drinking Water and an AI That Escaped
Analysis· No. 5183
ANALYSIS: Singapore Tightens Monetary Policy Again as War-Driven Oil Shock Bites
Note· No. 5182
NOTE: Jakarta Arrests a Malaysia Airlines Pilot Over Alleged 26kg of Ecstasy
Investigation· No. 5181
INVESTIGATION: Water Cyberattacks, Michigan Joins Minnesota, FBI Investigates
Note· No. 5180
NOTE: Latvia-Belarus, the Last Open Border Crossing Shuts "For Technical Reasons"
Commentary· No. 5179
COMMENTARY: Kremlin Says It Has Nothing Tangible on a New Peace Plan
Analysis· No. 5178