Day: November 17, 2018

After Lebanon 2006, Syria 2011 and Iraq 2014, the “Arab NATO” and a Sunni-Shia War to Revive

November 17, 2018

All wars initiated or supported by the US establishment – from the occupation of Iraq in 2003, the second Israeli war on Lebanon in 2006, the regime-change in Syria in 2011 and the occupation of a thi…

China in South Pacific Region: One Step Away from Absolute Power

November 17, 2018

Opinion

The South Pacific region, stretching from the shores of Australia to South America and encompassing more than 30,000 islands, has felt China’s growing influenced since 2000s. By 2018, it had grown so …

U.S., Saudis Fight Over Crown Prince Advisor – White House Tries to Appease Erdogan

November 17, 2018

Opinion

The chief prosecutor of Saudi Arabia cleared his boss, clown prince Muhammad bin Salman, of involvement in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi. A number of easily replaceable people were indicted. In a coor…

The Throne on Four Chairs: The King of Jordan Is Looking for Support in Washington, Paris, Moscow and Damascus

November 17, 2018

Opinion

Given the attenuation of hostilities in Syria, problems appeared in the Arab monarchies, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Jordan, which are directly related to its civil war. For the Hashemite re…

Trump Raises the Stakes With CNN

November 17, 2018

Opinion

Last week, the White House revoked the press pass of CNN's chief White House correspondent, Jim Acosta, and denied him access to the building. CNN responded by filing suit in federal court against the…

The US “Leading From Behind” in Africa Lets Russia “Lead From the Front”

November 17, 2018

Opinion

The Pentagon’s decision to downscale its footprint in Africa makes Russia’s military efforts there more important than ever. A Pentagon spokeswoman announced that the US will withdraw hundreds of troo…

Thanking Vets for Their “Service” – Why?

November 17, 2018

Opinion

Depending on the context, the small word “why” can be totally innocuous or it can be just about the most subversive and even sacrilegious word one can utter. This is probably why I love this word so m…

How George W. Bush Corrupted America’s ‘News’-Reporting

November 17, 2018

Opinion

In order to understand today’s demonization of Vladimir Putin, one must go back to US President George W. Bush’s propaganda for “regime-change in Iraq” and demonization of Saddam Hussein at …