Conflicts

Unrest in the Himalayas
Unrest in the Himalayas
Ladakh’s geography makes it crucially important to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. To put it directly under his government’s control, Modi took away its statehood rights. Ladakhis are now fighting to get them back, reports Betwa Sharma.
30.10.2025
The Post-Gaza Rebalancing in the Middle East
The Post-Gaza Rebalancing in the Middle East
The fragile ceasefire in Gaza reflects accelerating recalibration in the Middle East, as U.S. military maneuvers are giving way – so the story goes - to economic development promoted by the Arab states, China and the Global South.
29.10.2025
Trump, Russian Oil & Tomahawk Missiles
Trump, Russian Oil & Tomahawk Missiles
M.K. Bhadrakumar considers the possible complications for the U.S. president now that he has assumed the war-monger avatar and is escalating the pressure on Russia.
29.10.2025
The Oldest US Colony & the Newest War
The Oldest US Colony & the Newest War
Michelle Ellner on the Trump administration’s use of Puerto Rico as a launchpad for war on Venezuela.
28.10.2025
Blame game erupts in Europe as Ukraine strategy falters
Blame game erupts in Europe as Ukraine strategy falters
Recent remarks from Angela Merkel have set the stage for a continent-wide search for scapegoats amid a failing strategy and fading unity
22.10.2025
Desperation Row
Desperation Row
Reflecting Volodymyr Zelensky’s confidence that the Trumpster would oblige him, he, Zelensky, actually visited Raytheon, the Tomahawk’s maker, before his session at the White House.
21.10.2025
It Was Never a Gaza ‘War.’ The ‘Ceasefire’ Is a Lie Cut From the Same Cloth
It Was Never a Gaza ‘War.’ The ‘Ceasefire’ Is a Lie Cut From the Same Cloth
Trump’s ‘peace plan’ is doomed. No people in history has ever resigned itself to permanent servitude and oppression. The Palestinians will prove no different
21.10.2025
US Supreme Court May Grant Trump Unbridled Authority
US Supreme Court May Grant Trump Unbridled Authority
Marjorie Cohn previews some of the cases the U.S. high court will use to establish the limits of executive power.
17.10.2025
Israel Threatens to Resume the Genocide
Israel Threatens to Resume the Genocide
Israel is leaning towards resuming violence as Hamas says it can’t locate or extract all of the hostages’ dead bodies, writes Joe Lauria.
16.10.2025
Evaluating Trump’s Claim that Ukraine Can Win the War
Evaluating Trump’s Claim that Ukraine Can Win the War
“Ukraine,” U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on September 23, “is in a position to fight and WIN all of Ukraine back.”
14.10.2025
Gaza Takeover: The Easy Way, or the Hard Way
Gaza Takeover: The Easy Way, or the Hard Way
All Trump’s deal does is hand total victory to Israel, and key to whether Hamas capitulates are other Arab states, writes Joe Lauria.
14.10.2025
Beware Trump’s Ceasefire Without UN Action
Beware Trump’s Ceasefire Without UN Action
Governments of the world have the collective power to end this genocide and the brutal, illegal occupation of Palestine, writes Nicolas J. S. Davies.
13.10.2025
UCLEAR WAR: The Missiles of October
UCLEAR WAR: The Missiles of October
Nuclear arms control teeters on the brink of extinction and with it all of humanity.
09.10.2025
Empire by Numbers: 392 U.S. Military Interventions Across Every Region of the World
Empire by Numbers: 392 U.S. Military Interventions Across Every Region of the World
Monica Duffy Toft and Sidita Kushi’s 2023 book Dying by the Sword is both a work of scholarship and an unflinching indictment.
09.10.2025
US Now Violating Long-Standing Informal Proxy War Rules
US Now Violating Long-Standing Informal Proxy War Rules
NATO’s proxy war against Russia in Ukraine is attracting growing attention as it threatens to spiral out of control.
07.10.2025
Intrigue — and Confusion — Reign Over Ukraine
Intrigue — and Confusion — Reign Over Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump aired frustrations that his efforts to end the Ukraine war are not working with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The matrix is getting complicated, writes M.K. Bhadradumar.
06.10.2025
European summits in Copenhagen and US missile threats against Russia increase danger of world war
European summits in Copenhagen and US missile threats against Russia increase danger of world war
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the European Political Community summit, in Copenhagen
03.10.2025
Donald Trump’s Dangerous Tilt Towards War at Home and Abroad
Donald Trump’s Dangerous Tilt Towards War at Home and Abroad
Donald Trump’s speech yesterday at Quantico to the assembled General Officers of the US militaray was a tour de farce of narcissism (not a tour de force).
02.10.2025
Will the US Push Lebanon to Civil War?
Will the US Push Lebanon to Civil War?
As the balance of power shifts in the Middle East, pressure from Israel and Saudi Arabia may spark a Lebanese civil war.
02.10.2025
Why Were There Russian Drones Over Poland?
Why Were There Russian Drones Over Poland?
On September 10, at least 19 Russian drones entered Polish airspace.
01.10.2025
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‘Blood Libel’ Paradox & Israel’s Genocide
‘Blood Libel’ Paradox & Israel’s Genocide
The Ceasefire So Far
The Ceasefire So Far
Washington’s Long Flirtation with Syria’s Extreme Islamists
Washington’s Long Flirtation with Syria’s Extreme Islamists
Blackout Imposed on Israeli Military Aircraft in U.K.
Blackout Imposed on Israeli Military Aircraft in U.K.
French army prepares to send ground troops to Ukraine
French army prepares to send ground troops to Ukraine
Zelensky "Deludes" Himself Into Thinking Ukraine Can Win War: Aide
Zelensky "Deludes" Himself Into Thinking Ukraine Can Win War: Aide
Palestinians Speak Israel’s Language
Palestinians Speak Israel’s Language
Homelessness rises in the UK as rents skyrocket
Homelessness rises in the UK as rents skyrocket
US, UK demonize China
US, UK demonize China
US moves toward sending cluster bombs and long-range missiles to Ukraine
US moves toward sending cluster bombs and long-range missiles to Ukraine
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