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Russia Pivots to Asian Markets with its Energy 

At the 8th Russian Energy Week (REW), a convergence of leading Russian and foreign producers and corporate executives of service companies and state officials, Russian President Vladimir Putin traditionally highlighted essential aspects of the global energy market. “Russia plans to…

Fear, Power, and Desperation: How the Old Guard Is Trying to Stop Zohran Mamdani

With only a few weeks left before New York votes, the tone of the campaign has shifted from competition to desperation. The far right’s predictable fear-mongering has found an unlikely ally in the arrogant Democratic machinery that once served Andrew…

Going One Step Beyond Taking a Side (In 4 Points)

Recently I had a kind’ve “breakthrough” in my feelings and overall understanding of the tragedy that is the Israel/Palestine/Gaza situation. It wasn’t that I discovered anything that hasn’t been touched on before. In short, after a few years of study…

Trampling on rights and freedoms to stifle support for Palestinians

The aid provided by Western governments to Israel and its genocidal policies is a fact that is out in the open. Some are ashamed, others openly display their association and complicity. Geopolitical calculations (for the domination of the Near East),…

The Fourth Branch: How Conscience and Civic Vigilance May Save the Republic

Democracy depends not just on officeholders, but on the quiet vigilance of institutional and civic actors—the novel “fourth branch” that preserves the Republic when power itself threatens systemic health. With the executive overreaching and the judiciary acquiescent, the Republic’s immune…

“AIPACOUT of U.S. politics!”, a campaign to exclude the powerful pro-Israel lobby from American politics

A new campaign has been launched by the highly active People’s Forum; it’s called “AIPACOUT of U.S. politics!” It features a youthful and engaging graphic design and aims to engage millions of US citizens. So this evening, I’ve come to…

The Next Putin-Trump Meeting Might Lead To Something Tangible This Time Around

The geostrategic context of newfound pressure upon each, their increased bilateral tensions, and rising fears that false flag provocations in Europe could manipulate them into war with one another make it likely that their planned Budapest Summit will be more…

Police State Bounty Hunters: The Rise of ICE’s Unconstitutional War on America

“Brother, I am American. You are twisting my arm.”— Man shouts “I am American” while ICE agents detain him Masked gunmen. Tasers. Tear gas. Pepper spray. Unmarked vehicles. Intimidation tactics. Brutality. Racial profiling. Children traumatized. Families terrorized. Journalists targeted. Citizens…

Pakistan Can Ensure Its National Security Without Invading Afghanistan

Fortifying the Durand Line, eliminating sleeper cell threats on Pakistan’s side, and dividing-and-ruling Afghanistan through hybrid means can ensure Pakistan’s national security instead of the invasion that the US might be putting Pakistan up to in advance of America’s geopolitical…

The International Order Is Over! What Now, Brazil?

Brazil lacks a popular national project capable of sealing a strategic pact between sectors of the elite interested in the country’s reindustrialisation and popular sectors, mediated by a state capable of leading a sovereign development project, Marco Fernandes writes. Still, it has a chance to resume a ‘proud and active’…

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