Bigoted Americans Far More Supportive of War Against Syria

May 3, 2017

On April 23rd, the U.S. mega-corporate and government-funded National Public Radio network, NPR, interviewed voters about their views on President Trump’s achievements so far; and a typical respondent…

Panama Papers Scandal: Why India is Hoping Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif Survives in Power

May 3, 2017

Opinion

Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, who is leading only the second elected civilian government in the 70-year-old history of the country to complete its tenure, received temporary relief on Thursda…

Middle East: The Obliteration of Innocent Civilian Arabs by the Pentagon

May 3, 2017

Opinion

The saying “Your lies insult my intelligence” by the main character of the popular American film “The Godfather” can also be addressed to the Pentagon for its gruesome bombing of the Iraqi city of Mos…

Where to Go with Turkey

May 3, 2017

Opinion

The dizzying spiral of incompetent military and political interventions carried out by Washington in the Middle East suggests strongly that the best U.S. foreign policy would be one that is essentiall…

Al-Qaeda Admits to Being a US Ally in Yemen

May 3, 2017

Middle East

The current leader of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), Qasim al-Rimi, announced this week that the Sunni terrorist organization frequently fights right alongside US and Saudi-backed forces. H…

The Relentless Push Towards War

May 3, 2017

Opinion

This time with North Korea. Why? The only real constant to be found in both European and US politics is war. A steady feature of both regions for the past 20+ years has been small, lucrative conflicts…

The Empire Expands: Not the American One, But Trump’s

May 3, 2017

Opinion

President Trump, his children and their spouses, aren’t just using the Oval Office to augment their political legacy or secure future riches. Okay, they certainly are doing that, but that’s not the mo…

The Stronghold of Raqqah

May 3, 2017

Military

The city of Raqqah is considered one of the most important Syrian cities. The city is located on the northeast bank of the Euphrates River, at the edge of “Sharqiya Syria”, a term used to describe eas…