There’s a Reason Why Washington would Draw Sunni States into a Military Gamble

There’s a Reason Why Washington would Draw Sunni States into a Military Gamble

In early November, Egypt hosted the largest international war games that the region has seen to date, codenamed Arab Shield 1. This military exercise brought together military personnel and observers from a total of eight Arab countries. There’s no doubt that Arab Shield 1 marked a milestone on the road to the establishment of the…

Trump Scramble for Africa

Trump Scramble for Africa

The Wall Street Journalreports on the Trump administration’s plans for U.S. policy in Africa: President Trump plans to reshape America’s policy in Africa by challenging the continent’s leaders to make a strategic choice to align themselves with America instead of Russia or China. As he has done in other parts of the globe, Mr. Trump…

Kosovo’s Army Causes a Split in the West But Who’S to Blame?

Kosovo’s Army Causes a Split in the West But Who’S to Blame?

NATO has expressed its ‘regret’ that Kosovo has decided to upgrade its Security Force into an army, but the move is just the next, logical step on the road to full statehood, which western powers have encouraged. It’s got a flag. It’s got its own FIFA-recognised football team. It’s in negotiations to join the Eurovision…

France’s Yellow Vests: Fuel Tax Hike Triggers Poverty, Finances War and Repayment of the Public Debt

France’s Yellow Vests: Fuel Tax Hike Triggers Poverty, Finances War and Repayment of the Public Debt

The Western media in chorus upholds France’s President Macron against the Yellow Vests Movement, which it describes as “Climate Deniers”. The New York Times casually describes the fuel tax hike as a carefully formulated economic policy to fight global climate change. It’s a lie.  Hikes in the fuel tax applied Worldwide in more than 120…