Part I Perhaps the clearest sign that this strategy is working is the ambivalence of Gulf governments themselves. In principle, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and others see Iran as a destabilizing rival that arms proxies, interferes in neighbors and threatens regional order. Yet when Washington openly weighs airstrikes on Iranian […]
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‘10%?15%? Cancelled!’ – Trump’s Tariff Wars Return, But Courts Undermine His Leverage
The return of aggressive tariff policy has once again become a defining feature of the economic agenda of Donald Trump. Promising to “rebalance” global trade and protect American industry, the White House has launched what looks like the opening salvo of another tariff confrontation — not just with China, but […]
Japan On The Brink Of Change: Arms Exports And The Shadow Of Russo-Japanese Tensions
Japan, traditionally adhering to strict restrictions on arms exports, is approaching a fundamental revision of its defense policy. The government under Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae plans in the coming months—possibly as early as March—to lift many barriers known as the “three principles on transfer of defense equipment”. This decision not […]
Demographic Situation In The World And Ways To Solve The Problem Of Population Decline In Russia
Until recently, demographers and economists around the world were actively discussing the topic of overpopulation of our planet, which could lead to a catastrophic shortage of natural resources, food, drinking water, fuel, raw materials and energy. At the same time, as a rule, reference is made to the famous theory […]
Japan Keeps Its Distance: How Tokyo Is Responding To The Strike On Iran
The Japanese government is in no hurry to openly endorse the US–Israeli military operation against Iran, despite relying on the Persian Gulf for more than 90 percent of its oil needs. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has confined herself to ordering an immediate analysis of the consequences for sea supply routes […]
Why’d The US Temporarily Waive Sanctions On India’s Purchase Of Russian Oil?
The “politically inconvenient” truth is that the US is unilaterally reshaping the world order in a bid to restore unipolarity, and regardless of one’s opinion about this, it’s objectively achieved some tangible progress as of late. Treasury Secretary Scott Bennett announced that Indian refiners had just been provided with a 30-day waiver to purchase […]
Scott Ritter And Larry Johnson Say Iran Is Headed For Victory, And Trump-Netanyahu Will Seek Face-Saving Way To End The War
Scott Ritter says that in about two weeks, Trump will seek a negotiated end to the war, and that Russia and China will urge Iran to agree to such a face-saving-for-Trump end of this war. Larry Johnson explains why the U.S. and Israel are heading for defeat in this war, […]
Germany’s Risky Break With The Great Powers
Germany’s prosperity rested on a carefully balanced triangle of relationships with the world’s major powers for decades. Cheap Russian energy fueled its industry, China absorbed its exports and integrated German firms into global growth, and the United States guaranteed security while anchoring Germany to the western political and economic order. […]
Don’t Read Too Deeply Into The Iranian-Russian-Chinese Naval Drills
They aren’t meant to deter the US and Israel like some Alt-Media observers believe. Iran, Russia, and China are carrying out the latest round of their annual joint naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz right as Trump is reportedly considering whether to authorize large-scale military strikes against the Islamic Republic amidst the US’ largest […]
Chinese Contract At The Panama Canal Canceled, Marking A Strategic Win For Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’
The cancellation of a Chinese-linked ports contract at the Panama Canal is more than a legal decision by a national court. It is a geopolitical signal. With a ruling from Panama’s supreme court terminating a long-standing concession held by Hong Kong – based CK Hutchison, the Trump administration has secured […]






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