Day: October 30, 2018

This Is What Can be Accomplished During Imran Khan’s Visit to China

October 30, 2018

Later this week, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan will take his first official visit to China. As Pakistan’s neighbour and most important all-weather ally, the visit is of incomparable importance …

India’s Economically “Multialigning” in the Midst of the US-Chinese Trade War

October 30, 2018

Opinion

India is taking advantage of the US-Chinese “trade war”. The Times of India reported that New Delhi sees a valuable opportunity for its companies to profit during the current global trade tensions bet…

US Holds Thousands of Syrian Refugees Hostage, Establishes Military Bases in Northern Syria

October 30, 2018

Opinion

Syria is Washington’s war, launched by Obama in March 2011, escalated by Trump, no end of it in prospect. It’s all about wanting pro-Western puppet rule replacing the Syrian government, isolating Iran…

Istanbul Summit on Syria Was a Success but Caveats Remain

October 30, 2018

Opinion

The four-nation Turkey-Russia-Germany-France summit on Syria on October 27 in Istanbul had an impressive outcome. All participants – each with own interests – has some ‘takeaway’ from the summit, whic…

Nikki Haley Resigns: Her Presidential Hopes Scare the Hell Out of Billions

October 30, 2018

Opinion

News that President Donald Trump’s United Nations ambassador, Nikki Haley called it quits is a breath of fresh air for many. The bombastic brunette who shared the jeers heaped on the American presiden…

These US-China Military Tussles Are How Next World War Begins

October 30, 2018

Opinion

There are increasing signs that escalating tensions in the US-China relationship are spilling over to military-to-military ties. As US-China relations deteriorate rapidly on a number of critical front…

Bolsonaro Is a Pivotal Part of Trump’s Plans to Build “Fortress America”

October 30, 2018

Opinion

The election of Jair Bolsonaro as Brazil’s next president is a major step in the direction of Trump’s plans to build a “Fortress America” that he intends will cement the US’ hegemonic influence in the…

Why American Leaders Persist in Waging Losing Wars

October 30, 2018

Opinion

As America enters the 18th year of its war in Afghanistan and its 16th in Iraq, the war on terror continues in Yemen, Syria, and parts of Africa, including Libya, Niger, and Somalia. Meanwhile, the Tr…