From “Hub” to “Hub” or Galloping through Turkey…?

From “Hub” to “Hub” or Galloping through Turkey…?

Due to the West’s disregard for Russian interests, Moscow withdrew from the Istanbul agreements; however, the issue of the grain deal is still up for discussion with Turkey and its NATO allies. Prior to President Erdoğan’s travels to the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf, he voiced hope for Russia’s return to the Black Sea…

Analyzing Lavrov’s Latest Insight Into the Special Operation

Analyzing Lavrov’s Latest Insight Into the Special Operation

The West’s refusal to accept its lost hegemony is what sparked the special operation in the first place. The International Affairs journal, which is the official journal of Russian Foreign Ministry, published an interview over the weekend with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Apart from sharing some observations about the global systemic transition to multipolarity, including…

U.S. Capitalism and Why the Glut of ‘Wonder Weapons’ to Ukraine Won’t Make a Difference

U.S. Capitalism and Why the Glut of ‘Wonder Weapons’ to Ukraine Won’t Make a Difference

This war in Ukraine is the ghoulish epitome of Western capitalism, writes Finian Cunningham. It is slowly and reluctantly dawning on Western officials and their servile media that the Ukraine counteroffensive is failing. Not only the two-month-old counteroffensive but indeed the entire conflict. Ukraine hasn’t a chance of prevailing against Russia’s superior forces. Still, the…

US Policymakers Are Caught in a Dilemma of Their Own Making After the Failed Counteroffensive

US Policymakers Are Caught in a Dilemma of Their Own Making After the Failed Counteroffensive

Despite Politico reporting that officials are now wondering whether “Milley had a point” about last November being a good time to resume peace talks, politicians might fear the public’s wrath if they do so now after all that was spent on the counteroffensive for nothing. Moreover, Ukraine and the West’s newfound military-political weaknesses that were…

France’s Colonial Legacy, US’ Security Concerns Intersect in Niger; Russians at the Gates Look for New Hunting Grounds

France’s Colonial Legacy, US’ Security Concerns Intersect in Niger; Russians at the Gates Look for New Hunting Grounds

The military coup in Niger is already three weeks old. The putschists are cementing their rule, having gained the upper hand in the shadow play with the Economic Community of West African States [ECOWAS] backed by ex-colonial powers ravaging that  desperately poor West African state rich in mineral wealth.  The prospects of Niger’s pro-Western President…