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William Perry Interview: Former Defense Secretary Who Negotiated With N. Korea Warns Civilization Is at Risk
William Perry Interview: Former Defense Secretary Who Negotiated With N. Korea Warns Civilization Is at Risk William Perry in 2015. (DoD / Glenn Fawcett) William Perry has had a long career in government, serving in the Pentagon under Presidents Carter and Reagan before becoming President Clinton’s secretary of defense in 1994. “We stand today, I believe, […]
The Risk of NATO’s H-Bombs in Turkey
The Risk of NATO’s H-Bombs in Turkey Exclusive: As the world nervously assesses North Korea’s claims about having a hydrogen bomb, another danger point is in Turkey where an erratic leader could seize NATO’s H-Bombs, warns Jonathan Marshall. Even in this contentious era, one proposition still enjoys near-universal support: the United States should make it […]
“Unloading Dollar Assets Would Be Most Effective” – Chinese State Media Unveils Trade War ‘Countermeasures’
“Unloading Dollar Assets Would Be Most Effective” – Chinese State Media Unveils Trade War ‘Countermeasures’ After President Trump declared “economic war” with China, seemingly following Bannon’s strategy to maintain hegemony… “We’re at economic war with China,” he added. “It’s in all their literature. They’re not shy about saying what they’re doing. One of us is […]
Treasury Slaps Sanctions On China, Russia Entities And Individuals Over North Korea
Treasury Slaps Sanctions On China, Russia Entities And Individuals Over North Korea In a move that is certain to infuriate China further and result in another deterioration in diplomatic relations between Washington and Beijing, moments ago the United States slapped both Chinese and Russian entities and individuals with new sanctions in the Trump administration’s escalating […]
The New Trump: War President
The New Trump: War President Exclusive: President Trump’s reversal on the Afghan War – now promising to “win” not withdraw – further makes him a “war president” along with his “fire and fury” belligerence over North Korea, as Jonathan Marshall observes. Say what you will about Charlottesville, the national debate over neo-Nazis at least took […]
US Commanders To Issue “Rare Warning” To N.Korea As Kim Threatens “Merciless Revenge”
US Commanders To Issue “Rare Warning” To N.Korea As Kim Threatens “Merciless Revenge” As the Ulji Freedom Guardian joint military drills begin near the Korean Peninsula, North Korea’s Kim has threatened “merciless revenge” against the “US Imperialists and South Korean war maniacs” for ignoring his warnings. North Korea’s state-run Korean Central News Agency reports that: […]
North Korea Threatens “Merciless Strike” As US-South Korea Wargames Begin
North Korea Threatens “Merciless Strike” As US-South Korea Wargames Begin Residents of Japanese coastal towns are holding evacuation drills as North Korea warned Sunday that the upcoming US-South Korea military exercises are “reckless behavior driving the situation into the uncontrollable phase of a nuclear war.” Nearly 130 people took part in the drill in Kotoura, […]
Financial Times: “America Is Now A Dangerous Nation”
Financial Times: “America Is Now A Dangerous Nation” The Financial Times reminds readers of something that has occurred numerous times throughout history when leaders lose the support of their people… “The president may exploit an overseas conflict to distract from problems at home…” Authored by Gideon Rachman via FT.com, The claim that America is a […]
“Armageddon Risk” Returns: North Korea Predicts “Catastrophe” As Massive U.S. War Games Begin Monday
“Armageddon Risk” Returns: North Korea Predicts “Catastrophe” As Massive U.S. War Games Begin Monday Traders barely had time to enjoy the lull from the “Armageddon trade” – the rising possibility of a nuclear exchange between the US and North Korea, which peaked over the weekend when various US officials said a nuclear war is not […]
Korean War Part II: Why It’s Probably Going To Happen
Korean War Part II: Why It’s Probably Going To Happen Though a lot of people in my line of work (alternative economic and geopolitical analysis) tend to be accused of “doom mongering,” I have to say personally I am not a big believer in “doom.” At least, not in the way that the accusation insinuates. […]
Why We’re Doomed: Our Economy’s Toxic Inequality
Why We’re Doomed: Our Economy’s Toxic Inequality Anyone who thinks our toxic financial system is stable is delusional. Why are we doomed? Those consuming over-amped “news” feeds may be tempted to answer the culture wars, nuclear war with North Korea or the Trump Presidency. The one guaranteed source of doom is our broken financial system, which is […]
How Conspiracy Theories Really Work
How Conspiracy Theories Really Work In the United States «conspiracy theory» is the name given to explanations that differ from those that serve the ruling oligarchy, the establishment or whatever we want to call those who set and control the agendas and the explanations that support the agendas. The explanations imposed on us by the […]
If War Comes, Don’t Blame the ‘Military-Industrial Complex’ – Things Are Even Worse Than You Think
If War Comes, Don’t Blame the ‘Military-Industrial Complex’ – Things Are Even Worse Than You Think As the drumbeat intensifies for what might turn out to be anything but a «splendid little war» against North Korea, it is appropriate to take stock of the ongoing, seemingly successful effort to strip President Donald Trump of his […]
Guam Issues “Preparing For An Imminent Missile Threat” Guide: “Do Not Look At The Fireball”
Guam Issues “Preparing For An Imminent Missile Threat” Guide: “Do Not Look At The Fireball” Guam Homeland Security issued a new fact sheet Friday, which the agency says will help residents prepare for an imminent missile threat. The information was released following this week’s threat by North Korea to launch a missile attack against Guam. The advice […]
Trump’s Currency War Battle with China Goes
Trump’s Currency War Battle with China Goes Live Welcome to the currency wars. The Trump administration has entered a new low in relations with China. The change comes after the White House announced it is officially beginning to take aim at China’s economic strategy. As friction between the world’s greatest economic powers deteriorates toward a […]
