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Geopolitics of Natural Resources and the Ukrainian Conflict

by Dr. Vladislav B. Sotirović, August 28, 2024 An Eastern European perspective on the issues in the Ukraine war.  [jb] Geopolitics is an approach to politics that stresses the features imposed on foreign policy by geographical location, environment, and natural resources. Geopolitics as a discipline contributes to the emphasis on continuity in contemporary political realism. The focal idea of geopolitics[…]

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The DNC Fiddles While the World Burns

by Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J.S. Davies, August 21, 2024 An Orwellian disconnect haunts the 2024 Democratic National Convention. In the isolation of the convention hall, shielded from the outside world behind thousands of armed police, few of the delegates seem to realize that their country is on the brink of direct involvement in major wars with Russia and Iran,[…]

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Kursk Attack: Propaganda Triumph, Military Blunder

by Wang Xiangsui, published on Chinese Academy, August 14, 2024 Straight forward analysis from China on Ukraine’s latest feint.   (Interesting new website found along the way. ) At the bottom of the page, some more lively analysis from Scott Ritter jb Western media outlets like The Telegraph describe Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk as a “turning point” of the Ukraine War.[…]

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Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant’s Cooling Tower ‘Seriously’ Damaged by Ukrainian Drone Attack

Published at sputnikglobe.com The Russians claim that severe damage was done to one of the cooling towers of the largest nuclear power plant in Europe by a Ukrainian kamikaze drone.  The Russians have controlled this area since a month into the war, and have numerous men stationed there along with the Ukrainian civilians who run the plant and a number[…]

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Confrontation of NATO vs. SCO – Two Radically Different Summits

by Sara Flounders, published on Workers World, July 27, 2024 Two major security alliances held summits in July. Each summit consisted of a bloc of major powers and nearby countries. Both alliances hold military exercises. Each summit meeting included guest and observer countries. The two summits could not have been more different in tone and in purpose. The Shanghai Cooperation[…]

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From Napoleon and Hitler to … Biden, Macron and Stoltenberg! West’s new Russian campaign

by Dimitris Konstantakopoulos, published on Defend Democracy, June 3, 2024 A European perspective on U.S./NATO aggression towards Russia.  [jb] Napoleon campaigned in Russia and was crushed. The Western powers heavily intervened in Russia against the Bolsheviks (1918-21), only to face humiliation and see their own troops revolt. Hitler’s Germany attacked Russia and was destroyed. Their glory is apparently envied now[…]

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D-Day 2024 and the Unspoken Truth About the Second World War

by Diana Johnstone, published on Consortium News, June 14, 2024 In retrospect, it becomes clear that the Cold War “communist threat” was only a pretext for great powers seeking more power. Ceremonies were held last week commemorating the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the Anglo-American landing on the beaches of Normandy that took place on June 6, 1944, known as[…]

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U.S. – NATO Threats Ignore ‘Red Lines’ in Ukraine

by Sara Flounders, published on Workers World, June 7, 2024 Front lines are collapsing for the Ukrainian army, whole units surrendering. Top commanders are fired. Faced with complete disarray of the U.S.-NATO instigated war in Ukraine, U.S. militarists are doubling down. According to the Ukrainian constitution, President Volodymir Zelensky’s term in office is over. But he remains in power by[…]

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Biden Sliding Towards World War III

by Margaret Kimberley, published on Black Agenda Report, May 29. 2024 The idea of a world war should not be relegated to science fiction. Western escalations in Ukraine could lead to conflict with a nuclear power. “Constant escalation can lead to serious consequences. If these serious consequences occur in Europe, how will the United States behave, bearing in mind our[…]

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Western Arms Supplies to Ukraine Prevent Peaceful Solutions

by Margaret Kimberley, published on Black Agenda Report, May 22, 2024 Margaret Kimberley, Executive Editor of Black Agenda Report, was invited to brief the United Nations Security Council on May 20, 2024, as a civil society representative. The subject of the meeting was weapons supplies to Ukraine as a threat to peace and security. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you[…]

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