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The Cynical Selling of the War in Ukraine
> When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the U.S. poured military aid into Ukraine in defense of the “core principles” of sovereignty, territorial integrity and the “sovereign right” every country has “to determine for itself with whom it will choose to
Trump’s Senseless Economic Wars
> The incoming Trump administration seems determined to wage as many economic wars as it can. The president-elect reportedly plans to pursue another “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran with the goal of “bankrupting” the country. Now he is threatening new
Georgia At A Crossroads: Protests Erupt Over Suspended EU Accession Talks
Georgia, a nation once celebrated as a beacon of democratic progress in the post-Soviet space, now finds itself embroiled in political turmoil. On November 30, 2024, the ruling Georgian Dream party announced the suspension of European Union (EU) accession
TikTok, Populism, And Politics: Romania Faces Unprecedented Electoral Uncertainty
Romania finds itself at a political crossroads following a dramatic first round of presidential elections that saw far-right candidate Călin Georgescu emerge as the frontrunner. His unexpected 22.95% of the vote, surpassing traditional political heavyweights,
A Step Towards Peace: Key Agreement Signed Between The DRC And Rwanda
The signing of a key document between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) marks a significant development in an effort to address the devastating and deadly impact that the ongoing conflict between the Congolese army and various rebel groups has
Hussam, Khaled and Walid – Resistance Roundup – Day 422
On Sunday, the
President of the Titanic
Those coming into
Pfizer Jab Increased Newborn Congenital Abnormalities 400 Percent
This is the conclusion of Dr. Thorp’s most
New study amplifies call for autopsies in vaccine deaths
COVID-19 ‘vaccination’
Sebastian Gorka: Potential British Intelligence Asset?
Left: Sebastian Gorka in the intelligence unit of the UK Territorial Army; Right: Gorka campaigning for Trump, 2024 By Kit Klarenberg and Max Blumenthal / The Grayzone After years in the wilderness of right-wing radio, where he flamboyantly proclaimed his
Glenn Greenwald: Why You Shouldn’t Shun Family Members Over Political Disputes
By Glenn Greenwald / System Update Please share this story and help us grow our network! Editor’s Note: At a moment when the once vaunted model of responsible journalism is overwhelmingly
Juan Cole: How a Radical Fundamentalist take-over of Damascus could Change the Middle East
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The collapse of the Baathist government of Syria in the north of the country, as the al-Qaeda affiliate HTS (Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham or the Levant Liberation Council) advanced into Aleppo and Hama,
Gilles Duvier, the French Lawyer Who Stood for Palestine – Profile
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Is Donald Trump a ‘Neocon?’
By Michael Tracey / Substack The time has come to retire the term “neocon.” While this ignoble moniker may have once described an identifiable ideological tendency, and even a tangible, elite-driven political movement, “neocon” has come to be used almost
Syrian Islamist Rebels Seize Aleppo, Army Vows Counterattack
Aleppo skyline, Syria By Jason Ditz / Antiwar.com After several days of blisteringly fast gain, the Syrian Islamist rebel force led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has forced Syrian Army forces to withdraw and has taken the major northern city of Aleppo. There
Over 100 Killed in 24 Hours – Gaza Faces Unrelenting Bombardment
The death toll from
Three Killed In Turkish Drone Strike On Iraqi Kurdistan
A September 5th strike carried out by a Turkish drone in Iraqi Kurdistan killed three in the Sulaimaniya region. This follows a handful of other attacks carried out by Türkiye, notably including an August 23rd strike that killed two female Kurdish journalists.
Cuba’s National Grid Collapse: More Than Just An Energy Issue
Cuba’s national grid collapsed on 18 October 2024, leaving 10 million people without electricity. Many Cubans have reported that they are struggling without electrical power and are starting to lose food, which is already scarce. This crisis highlights not
