August 4, 2018 | Astute News

Russia’s Naval Strategy in the Indian Ocean

August 4, 2018

Russia is pursuing a remarkably balanced naval strategy in the Afro-Bengal Ocean (Indian Ocean) that strives to maintain equal relations with its Pakistani and Indian counterparts, being drawn to the …

Why Washington and Ankara Won’t Go Cold Turkey

August 4, 2018

Opinion

The extraordinary war of words this week between Washington and Ankara points to an ineluctable conclusion: the US has decided to get heavy with Turkey to bring it into line. Two members of the US-led…

Big Power Competition in the Eastern Mediterranean: Is Trump Missing the Point?

August 4, 2018

Opinion

A Trump administration decision to sanction two key Turkish officials in retaliation for the continued detention of an American cleric coupled with unqualified support for Israel and the adoption of a…

Two Knockout Blows to US Imperialism: De-Dollarization and Hypersonic Weapons

August 4, 2018

Opinion

In the current multipolar world in which we live, economic and military factors are decisive in guaranteeing countries their sovereignty. Russia and China seem to be taking this very seriously, commit…

Would War with Iran Doom Trump?

August 4, 2018

Opinion

A war with Iran would define, consume and potentially destroy the Trump presidency, but exhilarate the neocon never-Trumpers who most despise the man. Why, then, is President Donald Trump toying with …

What Is Left Unsaid in the Anglo-Saxon Accusations Against Russia

August 4, 2018

Opinion

On 16 November 2009, tax specialist lawyer Sergey Magnitsky died in Matrosskaya Tishina prison (Moscow). Immediately, the US Press claimed that he had been in possession of information concerning a St…

The United States Is the Only Remaining Colonial Power

August 4, 2018

Opinion

The United States government has never allowed independent governments in Latin America. Every time people elect a government that represents them instead of US economic interests, Washington overthro…

Pakistan’s New Leader Is a Democratically Elected Populist-Visionary

August 4, 2018

Opinion

Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, which translates to the Pakistan Movement For Justice and is commonly known by its abbreviation as the PTI, came out on top in the latest elections after campaig…