Pakistan: The Global Pivot State

Pakistan: The Global Pivot State

Pakistan’s promising economic potential, international connectivity capabilities, and unparalleled geostrategic location combine with its world-class military and proven diplomatic finesse over the decades to turn the South Asian country into the global pivot state of the 21st century. As astounding as it may sound to most observers, the global pivot state of the 21st century isn’t…

Yemen Nails US' Venezuela Lies

Yemen Nails US' Venezuela Lies

US-backed Venezuelan opposition figure Juan Guaido has claimed that 300,000 of his compatriots will die from starvation – if American “humanitarian” aid is not let into the South American country. No doubt, this opposition figure is being coached by his minders in Washington to set up a Western media drama in order to put pressure on the government of President Nicolas Maduro. The…

Who Is Right on America’s Enemies? The “Worldwide Threat Assessment Report”

Who Is Right on America’s Enemies? The “Worldwide Threat Assessment Report”

Two weeks ago, the heads of the United States intelligence and security agencies presented their annual “Worldwide Threat Assessment Report” to Congress. The report inevitably made front page news because it appeared to contradict President Donald Trump on a number of key points, most particularly concerning North Korea, ISIS, Russia, and Iran. The president predictably lashed…

How to Find Something Positive in the Sea of Negativity

How to Find Something Positive in the Sea of Negativity

At this time it looks like 1987 Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty is definitely doomed. This became absolutely clear when on Feb. 1, US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo announced that the United States would suspend its obligations and intends to withdraw from that treaty in six months. President Vladimir Putin responded immediately that Russia…