October 12, 2017 | Astute News

With US Petrodollar Hostage, Saudis Embark on New Courtship of Russia

October 12, 2017

After Israel, Saudi Arabia has long been considered to be the United States’ greatest ally in the Middle East, a fact evidenced by long-standing Saudi-U.S. joint policies such as the petrodollar syste…

Was Angelina Jolie a Pentagon Operative in Africa?

October 12, 2017

Opinion

It’s long been suspected that the actress willingly promotes CIA psy-op narratives in her films, but this time new leaks allege that Angelina Jolie had also at one time considered being the Pentagon’s…

What Will Solve the Afghan Problem?

October 12, 2017

Opinion

For many years, the ongoing civil war in Afghanistan has been one of the most important drivers of instability in all of Asia that is causing global concern. Many countries are concerned about the Afg…

Spy Spin Fuels Anti-Kaspersky Campaign

October 12, 2017

Opinion

Since May 2017 certain U.S. circles openly campaign against security products provided by the Russian company Kaspersky Labs. Three recent stories claim involvement of the software in rather fantastic…

Turkey’s Military Launches New Syria Operation

October 12, 2017

Opinion

The Turkish military has launched an operation in Syria's Idlib in line with the de-escalation zone deal agreed at the Astana peace talks last month. “Serious operation is underway in Idlib and it wil…

Trump’s Destructive Priority on Iran

October 12, 2017

Opinion

Press reports indicate that later this week President Trump will “decertify” the nuclear agreement known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), relying on a clause in the relevant review l…

The Role of Neoliberalism in Spain’s Constitutional Crisis

October 12, 2017

Opinion

With Catalonian President Carles Puigdemont stepping back from the brink in the midst of rising tensions in Spain over the region's bid for independence, signing a declaration of independence but deci…

Vanity & insanity: Trump Gambles on Iran Nuke Deal

October 12, 2017

Opinion

Donald Trump’s move to scale back the Iran deal is not only a ploy to pressurize the Iranians to accept a new deal, moving both sides toward a war scenario. It’s also about letting him walk away from …