Day: February 1, 2019

Here’s How a “Slip of the Tongue” Strengthened Russian-Pakistani Relations

February 1, 2019 Opinion

A faux pas, especially when committed in the realm of international diplomacy and erroneously implying that a country’s new partner supports terrorism, usually has the effect of weakening bilateral re…

US Revisits Vietnam Syndrome in Afghanistan After 17 Years of War and Destruction

February 1, 2019 Opinion

It is America’s longest war, costing huge amounts of “blood and treasure” as US leaders claim. Yet, the signs are that Washington is finally accepting a historic defeat in Afghanistan comparable to th…

Venezuela in Flames. Washington Is Working Hard for Regime Change

February 1, 2019 Opinion

There is a familiar smell about what is taking place vis-à-vis Venezuela. The official US government line is that the sanctions against the country and the decision to recognize the head of its nation…

A Rational Take on Why Daesh Is Targeting US Troops in Syria at This Specific Time

February 1, 2019 Opinion

Two Daesh suicide attacks recently took place in Syria over a period of just five days, suggesting that they’re part of a coordinated strategy being employed by the terrorists against the withdrawing …

Peculiarities of US Imperialism in Latin America

February 1, 2019 Opinion

Understanding imperialism as a general phenomenon loses sight of its modus operandi in any specific and meaningful context. While the exercise of imperialist power is a common strategy, its motives, i…

Russia Might be Planning an Astana-Like Conference for Venezuela

February 1, 2019 Opinion

Russia just dropped a huge hint suggesting that it might be trying to assemble an Astana-like conference for resolving the Venezuelan Crisis in the same spirit as what it’s been trying to do with Syri…

When 'Former' Spies Run Wild, Bad Things Happen

February 1, 2019 Opinion

A number of related stories describe nefarious activities by 'former' NSA, 'former' CIA, 'former' military officers who joined private businesses which harm other people. They demonstrate that there i…

Education and the Dismantling of the Mind

February 1, 2019 Opinion

Are there any States in the Union that allow public schools to opt out of providing sex education to children? Of course, a counter-argument would be made that, although there was once a time when our…