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Macron Heralds The End Of The Union
Macron Heralds The End Of The Union Paul Almasy Paris 1950 The concept of the EU might have worked, but still only might have, if a neverending economic boom could have been manufactured to guide it on its way. But there was never going to be such a boom. Or perhaps if the spoils that […]
U.S. Claims ‘False Flag’ Chemical Attack In Syria
U.S. Claims ‘False Flag’ Chemical Attack In Syria So apparently the U.S. government believes that chemical false flag attacks in Syria are possible. On Friday the State Dept. issued an official statement claiming “credible information” that refutes prior Syrian government and Russian claims of an opposition chemical weapons attack in Aleppo on Nov. 24. Aftermath […]
Russia-Ukraine Row: NATO’s Eastward Trajectory Is the Real Problem
Russia-Ukraine Row: NATO’s Eastward Trajectory Is the Real Problem On November 25, two small Ukrainian artillery ships and a tugboat were prevented by Russian vessels from crossing the narrow Kerch Strait and reaching the Ukrainian port of Mariupol on the Sea of Azov, which both countries share. Ukraine accuses Russia of open aggression and released what it calls intercepted […]
U.S. Flies Recon Plane Over Ukraine In Provocative “Warning” To Russia
U.S. Flies Recon Plane Over Ukraine In Provocative “Warning” To Russia The Pentagon confirmed Thursday it conducted a provocative military reconnaissance flyover of Ukraine following heightened tensions in the wake of the Nov. 25 Kerch Strait incident. Air Force OC A Pentagon official stated the rare flight was carried out under the international Open Skies Treaty […]
The Russia Investigation is about Criminalizing Peace
The Russia Investigation is about Criminalizing Peace “For those who long wondered why throughout the presidential campaign Trump could not bring himself to say a critical word about Russian President Vladimir Putin, we now know the answer: Trump was hoping to do business in Russia, and doing so would require the approval of Putin.” – […]
The New Economic Hitmen
The New Economic Hitmen John Perkins original book, “Confessions of an Economic Hitman” and his current book, “New Confessions of an Economic Hitman” brought to light some of the strategies the US has used over the years in order to gain control of foreign reserves that American companies may want to seize, such as oil. […]
Middle-East: Is War around the corner to solve all Problems?
Middle-East: Is War around the corner to solve all Problems? There is always talk about some type of war in the Middle East. But this time things could actually be heating up. On Monday Israel launched operation Northern Shield to destroy tunnels that terrorist group Hezbollah built on its southern border. Haaretz writes; The Israeli […]
China Outraged At Arrest Of Huawei CFO, Warns It Will “Take All Measures”
China Outraged At Arrest Of Huawei CFO, Warns It Will “Take All Measures” So much for a trade war truce between China and the US, or a stock market Christmas rally for that matter. Shortly after the news hit that Huawei CFO Wanzhou Meng — also deputy chairwoman and the daughter of Huawei’s founder — […]
Russia Claims It Chased U.S. Destroyer Out Of Its Territorial Waters
Russia Claims It Chased U.S. Destroyer Out Of Its Territorial Waters Moscow is seeking to downplay yesterday’s incident in the Sea of Japan, which saw an American destroyer sail through waters claimed by Russia for the first time since the Soviet era in 1987, and has released new details of the incident. Russia has further […]
Blain: “I Think The Global Trade War Is Now A Shooting War”
Blain: “I Think The Global Trade War Is Now A Shooting War” Blain’s Morning Porridge submitted by Bill Blain “Why So Serious?” I think the Global Trade War is now a shooting war. A few weeks ago one of my very smart CIO contacts warned me the real story of the year isn’t just the […]
Trade Truce? Think Again: Canadian Authorities Arrest CFO of Huawei Technologies
Trade Truce? Think Again: Canadian Authorities Arrest CFO of Huawei Technologies At the request of the US, Canadian Authorities arrest Meng Wanzhou, CFO of Huawei Technologies, over Iran sanctions viol Trade Truce? Deal with China in 90 days? Think again on both counts: Canadian Authorities Arrest CFO of Huawei Technologies at U.S. Request A spokesman […]
Encouraged by US, Ukraine Prepares to Stage Military Provocation
Encouraged by US, Ukraine Prepares to Stage Military Provocation There is a cause for concern and it’s real and very grave. Ukraine is being pushed to war. Kiev is not bluffing. Encouraged by its American tutors, it’s involved in dangerous games pursuing political purposes. It’s not about sanctions, warnings, statements and declarations – they want […]
Blain: “Are We Backing The Wrong Country In The Saudi-Iran Race”
Blain: “Are We Backing The Wrong Country In The Saudi-Iran Race” As excerpted from Blain’s Morning Porridge, submitted by Bill Blain Where do we go from here? I’ve said it a few times already – 2019 is likely to see the start of the New Market Reality. Although some pundits claim yesterday’s sell-off was due […]
Iran: Oil To Fall To $40 If OPEC Fails To Reach Deal
Iran: Oil To Fall To $40 If OPEC Fails To Reach Deal A fractured OPEC is meeting later this week to discuss a deal to cut oil production—yet again—to rebalance the market and lift oil prices that have recently slipped to below most of the cartel members’ budget-balance points. OPEC needs a unanimous vote to […]
