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The Rubio Doctrine: Neocons Are Back!
The Rubio Doctrine: Neocons Are Back!
According to several recent news reports, the two major Trump foreign policy shifts last week are the handiwork of Marco Rubio, the President’s Secretary of State and (acting) National Security Advisor. As with all neocon plans, they will be big on promises and small on delivery.
28.10.2025
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
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
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
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
Escalation in the Baltics: NATO exploits alleged airspace violation by Russian jets for new war escalation
Escalation in the Baltics: NATO exploits alleged airspace violation by Russian jets for new war escalation
Last Friday, the Estonian Defense Ministry reported that three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets had entered Estonian airspace for several minutes.
23.09.2025
Europe uses Iran as pawn in transatlantic power play
Europe uses Iran as pawn in transatlantic power play
The E3's push for formally 'snapback' sanctions on Tehran was not about getting limits on its nuclear program
22.09.2025
To Protect Ukraine, Keep It out of NATO
To Protect Ukraine, Keep It out of NATO
The security guarantees now under discussion are unrealistic.
18.09.2025
Shooting Down Russian Drones Over Poland: Who Is Trying To Start World War 3?
Shooting Down Russian Drones Over Poland: Who Is Trying To Start World War 3?
The world is now closer to a full-scale war between NATO and Russia than at any time since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis.
17.09.2025
Europe Ukraine Is Europe deliberately sabotaging Ukraine War negotiations?
Europe Ukraine Is Europe deliberately sabotaging Ukraine War negotiations?
Plans for postwar troop deployments raise questions about whether the 'coalition of the willing' really wants peace
15.09.2025
India Disavows ‘Tianjin spirit,’ Turns to EU
India Disavows ‘Tianjin spirit,’ Turns to EU
After Narendra Modi enjoyed a private limo ride with Vladimir Putin that set off alarms in the West, Modi’s government did a quick about-face.
11.09.2025
Hey, POTUS, How About a Department of PEACE!
Hey, POTUS, How About a Department of PEACE!
Well, the Donald hit the nail on the head, albeit surely not by purpose.
11.09.2025
Europe Must Get Real on Russia–Ukraine
Europe Must Get Real on Russia–Ukraine
Here are five steps its leaders can take to help end the war.
10.09.2025
A Nation of Narcissists
A Nation of Narcissists
Narcissism is the open-and-shut condition of the elites who fashion and execute American foreign policy. And they are utterly incapable of seeing their country as it is.
10.09.2025
The West’s Hypocritical Opposition to Ukraine’s Forced Territorial Concessions
The West’s Hypocritical Opposition to Ukraine’s Forced Territorial Concessions
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has consistently ruled out making any territorial concession as part of a peace accord to end his country’s war with Russia.
08.09.2025
West Asia is Lurching Toward War
West Asia is Lurching Toward War
Indications are that Israel with the support of Washington is spoiling for a fight with Iran as the E3 moves for snapback sanctions against Tehran, writes M. K. Bhadrakumar.
05.09.2025
US & China: India’s Sticky Situation
US & China: India’s Sticky Situation
While Modi has deepened ties with the U.S., he’s been careful to preserve India’s strategic autonomy, stopping short of aligning too closely with Washington, writes Betwa Sharma.
04.09.2025
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Surprising Developments in the Iran Nuclear Negotiations
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New Russian Missile Delivers Six Warheads and Three Messages
As Russia fights off Ukraine offensive, experts warn of wider confrontation
As Russia fights off Ukraine offensive, experts warn of wider confrontation
An election for the billionaires
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China has no intention of participating in the "space race" imagined by the US
China has no intention of participating in the "space race" imagined by the US
"Republicans for Ukraine" Ad Says Ukraine War Is Good Because It "Weakens Russia"
"Republicans for Ukraine" Ad Says Ukraine War Is Good Because It "Weakens Russia"
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China Lodges Formal Complaint Over Biden Calling Xi a Dictator
Western Media Badmouth China’s Epidemic Like How Washington Fans The Flames In Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Western Media Badmouth China’s Epidemic Like How Washington Fans The Flames In Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Diplomacy in Decline
Diplomacy in Decline
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