Stoltenberg Address and What It Means for World Peace

January 26, 2022

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has just finished his address and virtual press conference on NATO and the U.S. State Department separately presenting their written responses to Russia’s security demands of the past couple months. The Russian demands include a pledge for NATO not to admit Georgia and Ukraine, both which border Russia, into the […]

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Conflicts of Interest: Cold War Served Hot, Hawks Cry For Russian Blood

January 26, 2022

On COI #222, Kyle Anzalone and Connor Freeman cover the hawks advocating the killing of Russians, the ongoing Cold War with China, and recent violence in Syria. Connor reviews his latest column discussing the Washington imperial elite’s calls for Russian blood during the Ukraine crisis. The Biden administration, the CIA, Senators from both parties, and […]

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The Pro- Détente Position of Willy Brandt’s ‘Ostpolitik’

January 26, 2022

Open Letter signed by 40 top former diplomats, military officers and political scientists condemning U.S. belligerence and drumbeats of war Many of us were surprised and impressed by the bold statements on behalf of common sense dealings with Vladimir Putin to de-escalate the conflict over Ukraine made by the German navy chief Vice Admiral Kay-Achim […]

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Putin in 2022 and Yeltsin in 1999

January 26, 2022

For years Western governments, their loyal oppositions and their servile (and controlled) news media have portrayed the Russian government of President Vladimir Putin as irrationally hostile toward NATO, often contrasting his alleged behavior to that of his predecessor Boris Yeltsin. The above characterization of Putin is inaccurate. He didn’t say much if anything about the […]

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Aaron Maté: US and UK Escalate Russia War Fever, but NATO Splits Over Ukraine Emerge

January 26, 2022

From The Grayzone: Pushback with Aaron Maté The US and UK are ramping up threats to Russia over Ukraine by sending more weapons, vowing more sanctions, and lodging evidence-free claims of a Russian plot to install a pro-Kremlin leader. But comments by Germany’s navy chief that Russia “deserves respect” – leading to his resignation – […]

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Former Reagan Officials Denounce US-NATO War Plans

January 25, 2022

From former advisor Suzanne Massie, former Assistant Treasury Secretary Paul Craig Roberts, former budget director David Stockman and former White House Communications Director Patrick Buchanan. When former Reagan officials oppose U.S. and NATO preparations for war with Russia and even the most (nominally) progressive members of the House and Senate don’t, it’s a telling indication […]

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Your Man in the Public Gallery: Assange Hearing Day – Is There an Exit?

January 25, 2022

It feels like a recurring nightmare. On the sadly misnamed sleeper train once again, down to London and a dash to the Royal Courts of Justice to hear yet another judgment intoned. Julian not in court again and not in good health; Stella battling on but fighting to keep her health as well; Gareth Peirce […]

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Conflicts of Interest: Biden Must Make Concessions to Defuse the Ukraine Crisis

January 25, 2022

On COI #221, Kyle Anzalone discusses the Ukraine crisis. Biden has overextended American commitments and now must make concessions to defuse the crisis. Even if it leads to war, the Blob will demand that Biden hold firm against Putin. While the US continues to take aggressive positions against Russia, behind-the-scenes talks could be working towards […]

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Pentagon on Russia Invasion: ‘Just Kidding’

January 25, 2022

After weeks of hysterically hyping the story that Russia is poised to invade Ukraine, Pentagon Spokesman John Kirby walked way back as Ukraine’s own government officials called nonsense on the narrative. Was the whole thing just bluster for ratings? Also today: Capitol Hill Cops spying on social media of staff and visitors for no reason? […]

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Leaked Report Suggests Impunity for IDF Troops in Deadly Stop of Palestinian-American Elder

January 25, 2022

Human rights advocates reacted angrily Sunday to a leaked report suggesting that no Israeli soldiers are likely to be charged in connection with the fatal detention of an elderly Palestinian-American man by occupation forces in a West Bank town earlier this month. “This is a policy: Israel does not prosecute those responsible for harming Palestinians, […]

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