History

You Can’t Make Peace if No One is Talking
You Can’t Make Peace if No One is Talking
During the Cold War, American and Russian officials and diplomats were in constant communication.
14.01.2025
A Man, A (Bad) Plan, A Canal, Panama
A Man, A (Bad) Plan, A Canal, Panama
In 1989, US forces invaded, conquered, and occupied Panama, replacing its pet dictator, Manuel Noriega with a new regime.
28.12.2024
The Syrian Fiasco
The Syrian Fiasco
About 17 years ago the insufferable former general, Wesley Clark, reported on a talk he once had in the Pentagon.
16.12.2024
The Worst Presidents in American History
The Worst Presidents in American History
There have been 45 men who have been president of the United States. Over the decades there has been voluminous speculation over who were the worst. That distinction now belongs to Barack Obama and Joe Biden.
13.12.2024
Net Zero Is Asinine
Net Zero Is Asinine
Ever since the United Nations decided that combating so-called climate change would become its signature issue in the late twentieth century, it has ratcheted up the rhetoric against carbon dioxide emissions.
10.12.2024
The Much Awaited End of KJP
The Much Awaited End of KJP
In a 1977 release, the Talking Heads included a lyric in one of their songs that somehow foresaw the approach to be employed by White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre (KJP): “You’re talking a lot, but you’re not saying anything.”
02.12.2024
The Politics of Cultural Despair
The Politics of Cultural Despair
It is despair that is killing us. It fosters what Roger Lancaster calls “poisoned solidarity,” the intoxication forged from the negative energies of fear, envy, hatred and a lust for violence.
07.11.2024
The Long History of Palestine – Why Palestinians are Winning the Legitimacy War
The Long History of Palestine – Why Palestinians are Winning the Legitimacy War
Oddly, it was Israeli historian Benny Morris who got it right, when he offered a candid prediction of the future of his country and its war with the Palestinians.
01.11.2024
War & the Constitution
War & the Constitution
Congress has not declared war on Iran; nor has it authorized the use of U.S. military forces against it. Yet the White House says it is sending around 100 troops to Israel.
24.10.2024
De-Westernizing Ourselves
De-Westernizing Ourselves
Embarking on a process of personal, individual “de–Westernization” is absolutely essential if we propose to defend the humanity of humanity.
15.10.2024
They Know What Real Bombing Means
They Know What Real Bombing Means
Israel’s bombing of Beirut mirrors its harsh attacks on Gaza and symbolises the disdain for human life that characterises both Israeli and U.S. warfare.
14.10.2024
The Meaning of October 7
The Meaning of October 7
The Hamas incursion was less Israel’s 9/11 and more a Palestinian Tet Offensive. No ugly oppression has ever given rise to a pretty resistance.
07.10.2024
Whither Scottish Independence?
Whither Scottish Independence?
Ten years later, looks back on the referendum for Scottish independence of Sept. 18, 2014.
19.09.2024
Hiding an Ugly Truth About Israel
Hiding an Ugly Truth About Israel
Jonathan Cook on Tony Greenstein’s exposure of a glaring omission in a new biography of Rudolf Vrba, the first Jew to escape Auschwitz and an intense critic of the Zionist movement
29.08.2024
Democracy as Theater in Which Trump Plays a Villain Too
Democracy as Theater in Which Trump Plays a Villain Too
Donald Trump has been made the central character in U.S. politics around whom everything revolves. But whether he wins or loses, the imperial status quo will be unchanged, says Caitlin Johnstone
28.08.2024
Vijay Prashad: ‘Progressive’ Sellout of Venezuela
Vijay Prashad: ‘Progressive’ Sellout of Venezuela
Many countries with supposedly centre-left or left governments have joined the U.S. in proposals that seek to undermine Venezuelan democratic processes
27.08.2024
Restoring Israel’s Rule by Fear
Restoring Israel’s Rule by Fear
Failing to restore military or strategic deterrence, Tel Aviv is invested in restoring the element of fear that was breached on Oct. 7, writes Ramzy Baroud
26.08.2024
Scott Ritter: Remembering Phil Donahue
Scott Ritter: Remembering Phil Donahue
Phil Donahue, the legendary American television talk show host, died Sunday at 88. The author recalls his appearances on Donahue’s top-rated show as he questioned the rationale to invade Iraq in 2003
21.08.2024
When Presidents Kill
When Presidents Kill
History is littered with examples of tyrants using the powers of the state to kill for no moral purpose.
19.08.2024
We Are the Bad Guys
We Are the Bad Guys
Those of us in the West must resist our own governing systems, or we are complicit.
15.08.2024
Read more
Favourites
Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Kill at Least 55 in 24 Hours
Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Kill at Least 55 in 24 Hours
Japan’s quickened procurement of Tomahawks
Japan’s quickened procurement of Tomahawks
US Takes Step to Clinch Prisoner Swap Deal With Iran
US Takes Step to Clinch Prisoner Swap Deal With Iran
US Announces $400 Million Arms Package for Ukraine
US Announces $400 Million Arms Package for Ukraine
Biden Defends Decision to Send Cluster Bombs to Ukraine
Biden Defends Decision to Send Cluster Bombs to Ukraine
Drone attack on Moscow aims to escalate US-NATO war with Russia
Drone attack on Moscow aims to escalate US-NATO war with Russia
The National Debt Trap
The National Debt Trap
America is back to the South Pacific with only exploitation and the shadow of war
America is back to the South Pacific with only exploitation and the shadow of war
Further Western isolation of, sanctions against Russia dim prospects of peaceful settlement of conflict
Further Western isolation of, sanctions against Russia dim prospects of peaceful settlement of conflict
The fire McCarthy set is like McCarthyism reincarnated
The fire McCarthy set is like McCarthyism reincarnated
ОК
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.