Harold Pinter Had it Right
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has kept his silence about when and what he knew about President Biden’s decision to mangle Germany’s economy by destroying the Nord Stream pipelines last September.
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Former Israeli General Accuses Israel of ‘War Crimes’ Reminiscent of Nazi Germany in West Bank
Former Israeli army general Amiram Levin said what is happening in the West Bank is ‘total apartheid’ and ‘dragging us all into war crimes’.
Burkina Faso Condemns Imperialism; Together with Mali Vows to Defend Niger’s New Leadership with Force
“Burkina Faso’s New President Condemns Imperialism, Quotes Che Guevara, Allies with Nicaragua, Venezuela, Cuba”. Also: Burkina Faso and Mali have declared their willingness to defend Niger with armed force if France, Nigeria, or ECOWAS were to intervene in Niger.
Imperial Disintegration: What’s Happening in West Africa?
In order to begin understanding past and current developments in Africa, it is important to understand neocolonialism as a phase in the development of imperialism.
A Century Ago, Zitkála-Šá Exposed an Orgy of Atrocities Against Native Americans
In 1923, a Dakota-born writer-activist traveled through Oklahoma as a research agent of the Indian Rights Association to investigate abuses against the Choctaw, Creek, and other tribes. What she found and documented was an appalling rampage of fraud, larceny, racial intimidation, and murder.
What India and the World Could Learn from Einstein’s Anti-Chauvinist Philosophy
Like Tagore, the scientist sought to blend an inclusive, non-jingoistic nationalism with an openness to the world.
Coup in Niger – Two Articles
The coup in Niger follows similar coups in Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea. Each of these coups was led by military officers angered by the presence of French and U.S. troops and by the economic crises inflicted on their countries. All three countries have opposed Western intervention in Niger.
Wheel has Come Full Circle in Myanmar
“Aung San Suu Kyi, the iconic figure of Myanmarese politics, has been moved from prison to house arrest. This may seem a baby step, but make no mistake, the journey of a thousand steps begins with one step, as the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu had said,” says the author.
From Periphery to Priority: Africa as a Key Arena for Russia’s Ambitions
Last week’s Russia-Africa summit highlighted their shared interest to cooperate against Western dominance. While Moscow leads the fight, Africans are eager to play a role in shaping the new multipolar order.
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They Lied About Afghanistan. They Lied About Iraq. And They are Lying About Ukraine
The proxy war in Ukraine is designed to serve U.S. interests. It enriches the weapons manufacturers, weakens the Russian military and isolates Russia from Europe. What happens to Ukraine is irrelevant.