Trillion Dollar Nuke ‘Upgrade’ – Not An Arms Race?
February 26, 2020
The Trump Administration continues to spend billions developing and “upgrading” the nuclear weapons arsenal, claiming at the same time that it’s in response to Russian moves and that it’s “not an arms race.” Is there solid evidence to back US claims…or is this just another high-paid jobs program for the military-industrial complex? Watch today’s Ron […]
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Let the Assange Show (Trial) Begin
February 25, 2020
As the second day of the extradition hearing for Wikileaks founder Julian Assange continues in London, the lines of argumentation of both sides are taking shape. While the US tries to argue that Wikileaks publishing harmed individuals who aided the US government, there is little evidence to back the claim. Will the UK courts roll […]
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February 26 in Washington DC: Talk by Grant Smith on The Israel Lobby Enters State Government
February 24, 2020
Thursday, February 26 Middle East Books & More1902 18th St. NW Washington, DC – 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Get your ticket today! What happens when a major Israel lobbying organization actually becomes part of the government? It has already happened in Virginia! Author Grant F. Smith presents findings from his new book, The Israel Lobby Enters […]
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The ‘Well-Meaning’ Warmongers
February 24, 2020
Originally appeared at The American Conservative. Samuel Moyn reviews Samantha Power’s memoir to devastating effect. He begins his essay with a withering observation and never lets up: At her first dinner with future president Barack Obama, a forty-five-minute meet and greet that turned into a four-hour mindmeld, the then senator from Illinois told Samantha Power […]
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Foreign Policy? What’s That?
February 21, 2020
Originally appeared at The American Conservative. As Rod Dreher has already observed, Warren destroyed Bloomberg in the debate last night with her attacks on him. She has shown would-be Bloomberg voters what a terrible candidate he is, and that does everyone a great service. I have no idea if Warren’s passion and energy will be […]
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Hillary’s War: Nine Years Later Libya Still a Living Hell
February 19, 2020
Nine years after a US-led attack on Libya and murder of its leader, the democracy and liberation promised by Hillary Clinton and her band of “humanitarian interventionists” has never arrived. Instead, the once-wealthiest African country is mired in civil war and the standard of living has plummeted. There are several warring factions and militias vying […]
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18-Year Afghan War Coming to an End? Don’t Hold Your Breath!
February 18, 2020
The US and Taliban have reportedly arrived at a deal to begin drawing US troops down from the current 13,000 to 8,600 and then…well no one knows. The initial reduction of hostilities will begin on 22 February and if successful the drawdown will follow. Already neocons in Washington are warning Trump not to be “too […]
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Pompeo’s Sinophobic Pressure Campaign Runs Amok at National Governors’ Association Convention
February 16, 2020
Of all the things the CIA is good at, insecurely threatening people who may potentially wish to work with Russia and China is at the top of the list. This insecure passive aggressiveness shined with blinding intensity on February 8 during an annual National Governors’ Association event which saw 44 American state governors come together […]
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Dozens Killed in Another Saudi Massacre in Yemen
February 16, 2020
Originally appeared at The American Conservative. The Saudi coalition struck and killed dozens of civilians in response to the apparent downing of one of their jets: Thirty-one people were killed in air strikes on Yemen Saturday, the United Nations said, the victims of an apparent Saudi-led retaliation after Iran-backed Huthi rebels claimed to have shot […]
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North Macedonia Is Being Used by NATO To Target Serbia and Russia
February 14, 2020
The North Macedonian House of Representatives unanimously approved on Monday for their country to accept the NATO Accession Protocol, taking the former Yugoslav Republic a step closer towards accession into NATO which is expected to be completed and finalized in the spring. North Macedonia’s rapid accession into NATO is only possible because of the Prespa Agreement […]
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