Day: September 23, 2019

Will the Yemen War be the End of Saudi Arabia?

September 23, 2019

The attack on Saudi Arabia’s major oil processing station in Abqaiq over the weekend was a major turning point in global politics. It may be even bigger than many of us realize. While forces within U.…

The Imperial Debris of War: Why Ending the Afghan War Won’t End the Killing

September 23, 2019

Opinion

I’ve never been to Afghanistan, but I am the mother of two young children. So when I imagine what life must be like there after 18 years of war, my mind conjures up the children most vividly -- the on…

The US War on the Middle East Continues

September 23, 2019

Opinion

Disparate reports, perhaps unreliable, claim that Saudi Arabia attacked Iranian-backed forces bordering Syria and Iraq, on September 18th. While Israel has “been blamed” for launching similar attacks …

The Collapse of the East Asian Order

September 23, 2019

Opinion

The United States is losing its status as a Pacific power. It can no longer control developments in East Asia. It still maintains a large military footprint in the region. But that military presence n…

The Last Time the United States Sought to Withdraw from South Korea

September 23, 2019

Opinion

President Donald Trump has hinted for years that he is dissatisfied with the U.S. alliance with South Korea. Will he try to withdraw troops from South Korea if he is re-elected? Former President Jimmy…

The Rising Monopoly of Monsanto-Bayer

September 23, 2019

Opinion

Monsanto was an agrochemical and agricultural biotech company established in the US that became a large producer of GMO crops, with their main GMO crop having been corn. Monsanto was bought by Bayer, …

Is the “Extinction Rebellion” a Scheme Cooked Up by the Alt-Establishment?

September 23, 2019

Opinion

The so-called “Extinction Rebellion” set to begin later this month with “Global Climate Strikes” could be a scheme cooked up by the Alt-Establishment, which refers to the con game being played by the …

India’s Prime Minister Modi’s Texas Trip Will Make a Mockery Out of American Democracy

September 23, 2019

Opinion

Trump’s participation in the “Howdy Modi” rally that will be held in Houston on 22 September during the Indian leader’s nearly week-long trip to the US and represent the largest political gathering ev…