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US Hints At Naval Blockade Of Russian Energy Exports Which Moscow Warns Would Be “An Act Of War”
US Hints At Naval Blockade Of Russian Energy Exports Which Moscow Warns Would Be “An Act Of War” In a interview about fracking and the implications of making the United States less dependent on foreign sources of energy, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke told the Washington Examiner that the US Navy has the ability to blockade Russia from controlling […]
Fragility of Middle East alliances becomes ever more apparent
Fragility of Middle East alliances becomes ever more apparent Three recent developments lay bare the fragility of Middle Eastern alliances and a rebalancing of their priorities: the Russian-Turkish compromise on an assault on the rebel-held Syrian region of Idlib, the fate of troubled Abu Dhabi airline Ettihad, and battles over reconstruction of Syria. These developments […]
New WikiLeaks Release Exposes Corruption in UAE Arms Deal Fueling War on Yemen
New WikiLeaks Release Exposes Corruption in UAE Arms Deal Fueling War on Yemen Though the corruption detailed in the newly leaked document took place decades ago, it highlights how lucrative arms deals are often enough incentive for governments to bend the rules in order to keep weapons and cash flowing, no matter the consequences. PARIS […]
Russia, China Slam United States Over “Baseless Accusations Of Interference” And International Bullying
Russia, China Slam United States Over “Baseless Accusations Of Interference” And International Bullying Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov vehemently denied US charges of election interference in a speech at the United Nations on Friday – slamming Washington and its international relations. “Baseless accusations of interference in the domestic affairs of particular countries are made while simultaneously engaging […]
The Return of the Inquisition: Do you confess?
The Return of the Inquisition: Do you confess? In 279 BC, the vast army of King Pyrrhus of Epirus was met by Roman forces at the Battle of Asculum in southern Italy, in what would be one of the costliest military engagements of ancient history. Pyrrhus fancied himself the second coming of Alexander the Great […]
Washington’s Sanctions Machine
Washington’s Sanctions Machine Perhaps it is Donald Trump’s business background that leads him to believe that if you inflict enough economic pain on someone they will ultimately surrender and agree to do whatever you want. Though that approach might well work in New York real estate, it is not a certain path to success in […]
EU, UK, Russia and China Join Together to Dodge US Sanctions on Iran
EU, UK, Russia and China Join Together to Dodge US Sanctions on Iran The UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York is a place where world leaders are able to hold important meetings behind closed doors. Russia, China, the UK, Germany, France, and the EU seized that opportunity on Sept. 24 to achieve a real […]
‘It’s the Economy, Stupid’: What Really Drives US Sanctions Against Russia
‘It’s the Economy, Stupid’: What Really Drives US Sanctions Against Russia The US Department of Commerce has imposed restrictions on 12 Russian corporations that are “acting contrary to the national security or foreign policy interests of the US.” The notice has been published in the Federal Register. US corporations are banned from exporting dual-use goods to the sanctioned […]
US Evacuating Consulate In Iraq, Citing Threats From Iran
US Evacuating Consulate In Iraq, Citing Threats From Iran On Friday the State Department announced it is evacuating all non-essential personnel from the US consulate in Basra, Iraq. The drastic move comes after a month of heavy anti-Iran and anti-Iraqi government protests that have gripped the southern city, which has led to sectarian rioting and the burning […]
Iran Warns Saudis Of “Red Lines” And Threatens US Bases “Will Not Be Safe”
Iran Warns Saudis Of “Red Lines” And Threatens US Bases “Will Not Be Safe” Iran has issued a number of threats on Friday following official charges made by leaders in Tehran that Saudi Arabia and the UAE funded a terrorist attack on a military parade in a southwest district last Saturday which killed 25 people, […]
US Intel Officials Publicly Contradict Netanyahu’s UN Speech On “New” Iran Atomic Facility
US Intel Officials Publicly Contradict Netanyahu’s UN Speech On “New” Iran Atomic Facility Netanyahu’s Thursday UN General Assembly speech predictably included the familiar props and visuals condemning Iran over what the Israeli prime minister says is a continuing nuclear program it is hiding from the world’s view. Like pretty much all prior Netanyahu speeches focusing on Iran, he […]
Any Effective Anti-War Movement Must Readjust Its Understanding Of What War Is
Any Effective Anti-War Movement Must Readjust Its Understanding Of What War Is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has kicked off yet another round of “Iran is totally gonna nuke us any second now you guys” ejaculations. This is of course another demand that we accept unsubstantiated claims from a proven liar about another longtime target […]
Are the Neocons the Greatest Threat to World Peace?
Are the Neocons the Greatest Threat to World Peace? QUESTION: Mr. Armstrong; I have heard people say that the Russian sanctions were intended to overthrow Putin. Is it true that the Neocons believe that Russia will collapse and they will then walk in and take control of all their nukes? PV ANSWER: Believe it or […]
