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Peculiarities of Russian National Character
Peculiarities of Russian National Character Recent events, such as the overthrow of the government in Ukraine, the secession of Crimea and its decision to join the Russian Federation, the subsequent military campaign against civilians in Eastern Ukraine, western sanctions against Russia, and, most recently, the attack on the ruble, have caused a certain phase transition […]
For Sale to the Highest Bidder – How Middle Eastern Governments Are Buying Off the U.S. Political Process
For Sale to the Highest Bidder – How Middle Eastern Governments Are Buying Off the U.S. Political Process The quaint notion that the U.S. political system remotely resembles either a Republic or a Democracy should have been abandoned long ago. Any lingering illusions were surely extinguished last year, when an academic study empirically proved that the USA […]
Russia To Increase ‘Combat Capabilities’ In Crimea, Sees Ukraine Conflict Worsening
Russia To Increase ‘Combat Capabilities’ In Crimea, Sees Ukraine Conflict Worsening Following the adoption of its new military doctrine signed by President Vladimir Putin in December which identifies NATO expansion as an external risk, it is perhaps hardly surprising that, as Reuters reports, Russia’s top general, Valery Garesimov stated that the “Defence Ministry will focus its efforts on […]
Turkish President’s Stunning Outburst: The French Are Behind The Charlie Hebdo Massacre; Mossad Blamed
Turkish President’s Stunning Outburst: The French Are Behind The Charlie Hebdo Massacre; Mossad Blamed It was less than 48 hours ago when Turkey’s prime minister, Ahmet Davutoglu, joined millions marching in Paris to pay tribute to the 17 people killed by ISIS-supporting extremists. Then, almost the moment he got back, things changed, and as the FT […]
Japan Boosts Defense Spending to Counter China Island Claims
Japan Boosts Defense Spending to Counter China Island Claims Japan will increase defense spending for a third straight year as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe seeks to counter China’s claims to remote islands in the East China Sea. The budget for the year starting April will be 4.98 trillion yen ($42 billion), up from 4.84 trillion yen in fiscal […]
In eastern Ukraine’s Miusynsk, pensioners struggle to survive winter
In eastern Ukraine’s Miusynsk, pensioners struggle to survive winter MIUSYNSK, Ukraine — Natalia Shevchenko, 57, doesn’t know if she and her husband are going to survive the winter. Her last pension check arrived in June, and since then, she and her husband have eaten through most of the pickled tomatoes and canned food on their […]
Lessons from Paris
Lessons from Paris After the tragic shooting at a provocative magazine in Paris last week, I pointed out that given the foreign policy positions of France we must consider blowback as a factor. Those who do not understand blowback made the ridiculous claim that I was excusing the attack or even blaming the victims. Not […]
Nine Questions About the Paris Attacks
Nine Questions About the Paris Attacks Mainstream media are busily promoting a familiar narrative for last week’s terrorist attacks in Paris. As usual this narrative demonizes Islam, calls for a reduction in civil rights, and bolsters existing military aggressions. However, a growing number of serious questions have arisen about the attacks. Until such questions are […]
Suspicions are growing that the French shootings are a false flag operation
Suspicions are growing that the French shootings are a false flag operation I do not know these sites or their credibility. I do know the mainstream media, and it has no credibility. http://21stcenturywire.com/2015/01/10/new-twist-charlie-hebdo-lead-investigator-turns-up-dead-suicided/ http://sgtreport.com/2015/01/paris-siege-false-flag-analyzing-the-cop-shooting-footag http://zeeklytv.com/video/13910/SLOW-MOTION-FAKE-PARIS-SHOOTING-MISS-7-1-15-FRENCH-SATIRE-YT-banned-with-120000-views Considering the number of real journalists on war fronts, not cartoonists in Paris, killed by Washington funded and organized ISIS, […]
A New Sino-Russian Alliance?
A New Sino-Russian Alliance? CAMBRIDGE – Some analysts believe that 2014 ushered in a new era of Cold War-style geopolitics. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and annexation of Crimea was met with heavy economic sanctions from Europe and the United States, weakening Russia’s ties with the West and leaving the Kremlin eager to […]
The Clash of Civilizations
The Clash of Civilizations The big turnout in Paris was bracing but it also might reveal a sad fallacy of Western idealism: that good intentions will safeguard soft targets. The world war underway is not anything like the last two. Against neo-medieval barbarism, the West looks pretty squishy. All of the West is one big […]
Citi, Goldman, ICAP And Others Preparing For Grexit, Again
Citi, Goldman, ICAP And Others Preparing For Grexit, Again Every couple of years the same identical European drill repeats itself: 1) Greece makes loud noises as it approaches an election, 2) Europe says it couldn’t care what the outcome is and that Greece should stay in the Euro but if it exits it won’t be a disaster, 3) […]
NYPD Put On High Alert After ISIS “Unleash Killings” Video, Feinstein Warns Of Terrorist Sleeper Cells
NYPD Put On High Alert After ISIS “Unleash Killings” Video, Feinstein Warns Of Terrorist Sleeper Cells NYPD cops were put on high alert Saturday night after ISIS released a propaganda video urging the killing of “intelligence officers, police officers, soldiers, and civilians” in the US, according to The NY Post. This was then further fear-mongered by […]
US refuses N. Korea’s proposal to suspend nuclear tests, calls it ‘implicit threat’
US refuses N. Korea’s proposal to suspend nuclear tests, calls it ‘implicit threat’ The White House has criticized North Korea’s proposal to temporarily halt nuclear tests if Washington cancels military drills with South Korea. Jen Psaki called the offer, reported in the media, “an implicit threat.” “A new nuclear test would be a clear violation […]
Oil Price Blowback: Is Putin Creating A New World Order? – OpEd
Oil Price Blowback: Is Putin Creating A New World Order? – OpEd “If undercharging for energy products occurs deliberately, it also effects those who introduce these limitations. Problems will arise and grow, worsening the situation not only for Russia but also for our partners.” – Russian President Vladimir Putin By Mike Whitney It’s hard to know […]
