August 21, 2020 | Astute News

Russian-Belarusian Relations: Back to Being Brothers?

August 21, 2020

Several recent developments in Russian-Belarusian relations -- in particular, Belarus' return of 32 suspected Wagner mercenaries to Russia, Belarusian opposition leader Tsepkalo's departure from Russi…

UAE-Israel Deal: The New Hegemons of the Middle East

August 21, 2020

Opinion

The three men who hatched the first recognition by an Arab state of Israel in 26 years are all in trouble domestically. US President Donald Trump is finding any way he can to stop his fellow Americans…

How and Why is Japan Expanding its Influence in the Indian Ocean?

August 21, 2020

Opinion

Many political scientists could not but notice and weigh in on a trend on the global arena – Japan is not particularly quickly yet steadfastly gaining a foothold in the Indian Ocean (and not only in t…

Washington’s Supposed Gift to President Putin

August 21, 2020

Opinion

One of the comments made following Trump’s decision to relocate some 12,000 troops from Germany was made by retired Admiral James (‘Zorba’) Stavridis, who in 2009-2013 was U.S. Supreme Allied Commande…

Managing the Narrative – Corporations and Government Use Internet to Control Information

August 21, 2020

Opinion

Some Americans continue to believe that when they go to the internet they will get a free flow of useful information that will guide them in making decisions or coming to conclusions about the state o…

Israeli-Emirati Peace Deal Is a Major Blow to Turkey’s Regional Ambitions

August 21, 2020

Opinion

On August 15, one of the most unexpected geopolitical manoeuvres took place that no one was expecting. U.S. President Donald Trump went to Twitter to announce that Washington’s “two GREAT friends, Isr…

The Specter of a Fascist Coup by Trump Haunts the U.S. – There’s Worse to Worry About

August 21, 2020

Opinion

Should Trump fail to carry the Electoral College, Noam Chomsky admonishes, “he could send Blackshirts out in the streets… preparation for a plan to try to bring the military in to carry out somet…

Huawei, Tik Tok, WeChat and Other Handy Targets

August 21, 2020

Opinion

The Trump regime is taking Huawei, Tik Tok and WeChat, three accomplished Chinese technology and social media companies, straight to the wall now, either banning them from the U.S. market or, in the T…