The Yugoslav Wars and the Role of NATO
NATO framed its intervention in the Yugoslav wars as “humanitarian”, but their bombings and declaration of a “no-fly zone” resulted in the death of countless civilians.
Make Hay While Sun Shines — Indian, Chinese Ways
India and China stand to gain the most out of Russia’s quest for new markets. Russia has offered discounted prices to them and payment systems in local currencies. However, India and China’s response present a study in contrast.
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Taking Aim at Putin: Stephen Cohen Contests the Myths
To help sort through the miasma surrounding the demonization of Vladimir Putin and the frenzied relentlessness of anti-Russia hysteria, a look at the late Stephen F. Cohen’s book, War with Russia? From Putin and Ukraine to Trump and Russiagate.
Pakistan Concerned About IMF Bailout Conditions
While supporters argue that the IMF package will help boost foreign exchange reserves and benefit the economy, people from low-income groups say they believe that the package will create more hardships.
Iran Makes Gains; Afghanistan Braces for a New War – Two Articles
Afghanistan Braces for New War; Iran Makes Gains as Israel, Turkey Test Moscow’s Limits on Ukraine.
Washington Watches as China and Latin America Deepen Their Ties
The U.S. is getting increasingly worried about the increased connections between China and the Latin American region in trade, telecommunications and transportation networks.
The Civil War/Proxy War in Ukraine and the Russian Offensive
The war in Ukraine continues to escalate, threatening to mutate into a thermonuclear war, which would result in the extermination of life on earth. The United States and NATO have played a central role in this conflict, that began in 2014 with the U.S.-engineered Maidan coup.
Fall-out of the Ukraine Conflict on India’s Economy
The Indian economy was already in crisis before the Ukraine War. However, the rulers are putting all the blame for this on the Ukraine war, an “act of God”, as it were. That provides them a ready alibi, and diverts from the already alarming condition of the people before the impact of the war.
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Russia Pushes Back Western Sanctions, Revs Up Operation in Eastern Ukraine
All indications are that the contingency planning that Russia had worked out to pull through a severe sanctions regime is paying off. The ruble’s recovery has been absolutely astounding. Plus: extract from – “US Narrative Won’t Survive Defeat in Donbass”.
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What Is Propelling the U.S. into Increasing International Military Aggression?
The Ukraine crisis naturally shows specific national features. But it is also the manifestation of an escalating U.S. international military policy which is created by the economic weakening of the U.S. while it continues to have military strength.