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The U.S. Unilateral Sanctions Against Russia Will Produce a Global Food Disaster
As the U.S. and the G7 deny the negative effect of sanctions against Russia, they damage the world’s capability of avoiding a global food disaster.
Europe Is at a Crossroads of Neoliberalism and What People Actually Want
Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
Is This the End of the French Project in Africa’s Sahel?
Mali recently announced that it would no longer be part of the G5 Sahel. From the beginning, it was clear that the formation of the G5 Sahel was encouraged by France, and that the real focus was to be security.
India Has a Key Role to Play in a Possible New World Order
For non-alignment to be effective, it cannot be restricted to transactional relationships or mere moral posturing.
Endless War in Ukraine Hurts National and Global Security
What are the United States’ goals in the Ukraine war?
Jeremy Corbyn: It’s Not Enough to Resist—We Have to Build, Too
We don’t face multiple separate crises. The system itself is the crisis and must be overcome, replaced and transformed.
Why ‘Bolivia Is the Center of the World’ for People’s Movements
We are poor and far from powerful centres of economic and political decision-making. But, we live in the centre of the most important battles—fought from our smallest trenches, communities, neighborhoods, cities, jungles and forests.
The Heroes of Hotel Saratoga
What made the explosion at the Havana hotel stand out was the solidarity of Cuba’s citizens. Two hours after the blaze, the line of volunteers in front of blood banks, polyclinics and hospitals exceeded thousands, and most of them were young people.
Remembering Inge Deutschkron, a Force of Nature Holocaust Survivor
The death of a legend who outwitted Nazis in wartime Berlin.
The Ukraine War Is Accelerating the New Space Race
While the war is enhancing great-power rivalries, smaller countries’ space agencies–and companies–are stepping forward.
Mali’s Military Ejects France but Faces Serious Challenges
Colonel Assimi Goïta, who leads the military junta, said that the agreement with the French “brought neither peace, nor security, nor reconciliation” and that the population aspires “to stop the flow of Malian blood.”
Why Latin America Needs a New World Order
In recent years, the region has experienced a new wave of progressive governments. The idea of regional integration has, therefore, returned to the table
Why Won’t Europe Call for an End to This War?
Information wars are always based on a mixture of selective truths, half-truths, and blatant lies.
Why Nonalignment Is an Urgent Imperative for the Global South
As the United States escalates its new cold war against Russia and China, there is now an urgent imperative to reject this cold war mentality of wanting to divide the world along old acrimonious lines.
The Folly of Isolating Russia
As Americans ingest the constant feed of dire reports and heartbreaking photographs from the war in Ukraine, it behooves us to look at Europe’s views of a European conflict.
The U.S. Recruits Israel Against Russia
For more than one reason, U.S. President Joe Biden’s call with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on April 24 is hugely consequential.
Jeremy Corbyn: Now, Let Us Talk Peace
All wars end in a negotiation of some sort – so why not now?
Western-Led Globalization Might End, but the New Globalization Might Have an Eastern Face
The end of “the second great age of globalization” might be upon us.
Now Is the Time for Nonalignment and Peace
As countries in the Global North push to escalate the war in Ukraine, the Global South has overwhelmingly pushed for a perspective of dialogue and peace. Roger McKenzie and Vijay Prashad reflect on the need to create a fresh Non-Aligned Movement.
America’s Hypocrisy over Ukraine and ‘Spheres of Influence’
The question is what will we have learnt after all the hypocrisy, corporate and state media propaganda, and crocodile tears?
Asian Fault Lines Emerge Over Great War Conflict
The fact remains that the conflict in Ukraine is bound to impact the ‘Asian Century’ very significantly.
India Proves Isolating Russia Isn’t Easy
U.S. pressure on India over its relationship with Russia has revealed the limitations of an “us versus them” foreign policy. But it has also reinforced negative perceptions of the West’s historical relations with India while highlighting the binding ties between Moscow and New Delhi.
‘We Will Prevail’: A Conversation With Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel
With myriad economic problems that Cuba faces, Díaz-Canel, in line with his predecessors Fidel and Raúl Castro, has renewed the principle of self-reliance. The vaccines are the biggest testimonies.
Washington Watches as China and Latin America Deepen Their Ties
Foreign policy experts in the United States have alerted to the growing economic relationship between Latin America and China, a trend only expected to increase in the coming period.
Will Japan and Russia Tensions Over Contested Pacific Islands Spill Over Into War?
The draft Bluebook leak has startling changes and has reportedly used strong language against Russia.
Europe Is Sleepwalking Into Another World War
Seeing through non-European lenses, Europe and United States stand haughtily all but alone, probably capable of winning one battle, but on their way to certain defeat in the war of history.
Ukraine and the Global Economic War: Is This Barbarism or Civilization?
The West’s actions against Russia since the war in Ukraine could signal an emerging new order that shuns the U.S. for weaponizing the dollar and Western control over the global financial system.
Why Biden Can’t Woo the Middle East
Since the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan last August and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February, the White House has been desperate to showcase U.S. strength on the world stage. But the Biden administration has struggled to rally traditional Middle Eastern allies against Russia, raising questions over U.S. influence in the region.
How Corporate Media Has Put the American Public in a State of Ukraine-Russia Psychosis
Binary knee-jerk activism is far too common in American political culture.
Labor and Workers’ Rights Are at the Heart of Chile’s New Constitutional Convention
Even the workers in the Constitutional Convention process are themselves organizing a union.
Hunger Stalks Central Asia as the Ukraine War Unfolds
Rising food prices and financial turbulence have set the alarm bells ringing across the region.
What Would a Potential CSTO Intervention in Ukraine Look Like?
While Russia’s original and shifting objectives in Ukraine remain unclear, the Kremlin is increasingly wary of a publicized, drawn-out conflict. A potential intervention by its military alliance, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), could give Russia a diplomatic victory and an acceptable path to de-escalating its campaign if it can leverage its influence over member states effectively.
The West’s Fanaticism Over Blaming ‘Evil’ Putin Misses the Point—and an Opportunity for a Lasting Peace
Pointing fingers won’t help—an attitude shift is what the world needs now.
The War in Ukraine Is Sending Russia-China Relations in New Directions
While the Ukraine crisis may put some strain on the Chinese-Russian relationship, it has also spurred deeper collaboration between them. Based on a shared desire to undermine the United States’ global order, their constructive partnership will not only endure the blowback from the Ukrainian invasion but is likely to expand.
Central Asia Struggles With the Consequences of Russia’s War
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has already begun to have a negative economic impact on the five Central Asian republics.
Why Europe Needs to Take a Hard Look at Itself
Its leaders did not and do not have what it takes to deal with the Ukraine crisis.
Don’t Forget the Refugee Crisis After the Fighting Stops
The cruelly inadequate U.S. policy for aiding refugees continues. While the United States has offered aid to help other countries welcome Ukrainian refugees, our own annual refugee cap remains at just 125,000. Instead of welcoming refugees with open arms, our current efforts hold them at arm’s length.
How Russia’s Frozen Conflicts Could Warm Up Along Its Sizable Borders
Russia’s ongoing offensive in Ukraine reveals the Kremlin’s increasing willingness to use military force to manipulate conflicts and destabilize Europe’s security order. The lingering presence of the Russian military across the former states of the Soviet Union will only entice the Kremlin further.
Understanding the War in Ukraine
The Russia-Ukraine war began in 2014, not 2022.
How Pakistan Could Find a Development-First Path to Peace in Balochistan
The surge in cases relating to disappearances of Baloch activists highlights the urgency for Pakistan to resolve the grievances felt by the people of the region.
The War-Profiteering Gangsters Will Kill Us All Unless We Unite Against Them
Western media simplifies the conflict in Ukraine in ways that divide us. But what if instead, we chose to unite against those who profit from all wars throughout the world?
Ukraine: A Conflict Soaked in Contradictions and New Patterns in War and Media
There are wars in Africa and Asia and some are rarely commented on in the media, so why is Ukraine different?
Can Iran and the U.S. Breathe Life Back Into Nuclear Deal?
Tehran knows the United States may be just a presidential election away from reneging on the deal, so U.S. stakes are temporary.
Ukraine: De-escalation and Negotiation Are the Only Way Out of This Crisis
Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is indefensible but responsibility for this crisis is widely shared.
France Withdraws From Mali, But Continues to Devastate Africa’s Sahel
French troops have now begun to leave Mali, but they are not returning to France.
Elections in Colombia: Prospects for Change and Lack of Guarantees
With legislative and presidential elections coming up in Colombia, the supposedly “oldest democracy in Latin America” will see if it can consolidate the most precarious and recent peace on the continent.
Western Democracies Have Mutated Into Propagandists for War and Conflict
The war hysteria that has rolled in like a tidal wave in recent weeks and months is the most striking example.
Why Is China Fanning the Flames of Ethnic Politics in the Balkans?
Recent national holiday celebrations in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Republika Srpska were attended by Russian and Chinese officials, raising Western fears that independence is gaining traction as tensions with Moscow and Beijing intensify.
The Western Allied Nations Bully the World While Warning of Threats From China and Russia
When the U.S. illegally invaded Iraq, none of the Western press called it ‘aggression.’”
Today’s Crisis Over Ukraine
Today we face an avoidable crisis that was predictable, actually predicted, willfully precipitated, but easily resolved by the application of common sense.
Finding a Path for Peace and Neutrality in Ukraine
There is significant division among the NATO members over the situation in Ukraine, and over relations with Russia.
The Terrible Fate Facing the Afghan People
The UN has warned that about half the population of the country are “facing a record level of acute hunger.”
How China Became an Olympic Boogeyman for the West
The history of the Olympic Games shows both the struggle by China and the Global South to be accepted by the U.S. and other imperialist nations, as well as alternative models to it.
China’s Olympic Battle for Legitimacy: The Prehistory of the 2022 Beijing Games
Only through the lens of history can we understand why China fought so hard for a place in the Olympics on its own terms: to heal the scars of both exploitative Western colonialism and civil war.
The Blockade Against Cuba Turns 60
One fails to understand how it has been possible for the U.S. to act against millions of people for so long, with so much irrational hatred.
The Hypocrisy of the ‘Diplomatic Boycott’ of the 2022 Beijing Olympics
Which human rights matter enough to put politics above sports? For decades, the United States and its European allies have gotten to decide the answer at their convenience.
Can Israel Stop the World from Saying ‘Apartheid’? Concealing the Suffering in Palestine
“Israel’s civilian administration and military authorities, as well as governmental and quasigovernmental institutions, are involved in the enforcement of the system of apartheid against Palestinians,” Amnesty International concluded.
Theranos Verdict: In the U.S., It Is Fine to Lie to Consumers but Not to Investors
Hyper-capitalism has systematically weakened regulations to help capital at the cost of consumers. The verdict on the Elizabeth Holmes case simply illustrates the growing post-’90s disregard for consumers.
Why It’s Time to Take the Russian-Led Military Alliance Seriously
The intervention by the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Kazakhstan marks a change for multinational security both regionally and around the world.
The Geopolitics Behind Spiraling Gas and Electricity Prices in Europe
Markets do not solve the problem of energy pricing. What is required is planning and long-term investments in infrastructure.
Morocco Drives a War in Western Sahara for Its Phosphates
Far from peace, the Abraham Accords are going to accelerate a return to war in this part of Africa.
The Smearing of Emma Watson
A classic blunder and smear against an outspoken activist.
Are Western Wealthy Countries Determined to Starve the People of Afghanistan?
The UN has issued “the largest ever appeal for a single country for humanitarian assistance.”
Why Xinjiang Has Been a Touchy Subject in China for Centuries
China’s increasing security measures in Xinjiang reflect its historical territorial vulnerability and concerns over internal stability. Balancing these with its international ambitions and foreign relations will be no easy feat.
Historical Differences Will Not Erode an Advantageous 21st-Century Chinese-Russian Partnership
Cautious cooperation, lingering distrust, and outright conflict have characterized the Sino-Russian relationship for hundreds of years. But alongside natural reasons to collaborate, a shared animosity toward the United States ensures positive relations will endure.
The U.S. Makes a Mockery of Treaties and International Law
The United States claims it is operating under a “rules-based order”—but the term is not the same international law recognized by the rest of the world. Rather, it is camouflage behind which American exceptionalism flourishes.
Right-Wing Hate Speech Runs Rampant in India’s Elections
The upcoming elections in three Indian states will be a contest between the BJP’s polarizing, violent, Islamaphobic messages and efforts to create a more plural, more democratic India.
Why the Taliban’s Biggest Headache Is the Political Elite of Pakistan
Reports of the recent period are indicative of tensions between the Taliban forces and the Pakistani military deployed on their border.
U.S. Shows the Exit Ramp to Russia
Getting off your high horse is never easy and it remains to be seen how deftly Moscow navigates its path in the downstream of President Vladimir Putin’s 50-minute phone conversation Thursday with his American counterpart Joe Biden.
How Plans to Develop a Japan-US ‘Island Chain’ Will Provoke Backlash from China and Russia
A Kyodo News agency report on Friday cited Japanese government sources to the effect that Tokyo and Washington have drawn up a draft joint operation plan that would enable the setup of an attack base along the Nansei island chain in Japan’s southwest in the event of a Taiwan contingency.
Globetrotter’s Vijay Prashad Interviewed on the Katie Halper Show About Gabriel Boric’s Victory in Chile’s Presidential Election
Vijay Prashad, recently back from Chile, where he met Boric, is interviewed by Katie Halper about his insights on what Boric’s presidency will mean for Chile, South America, and the world. Watch the interview:
Chile Is at the Political Crossroads: Social Renewal or Decades of Painful Neoliberal Policy
Presidential candidate José Antonio Kast reflects the failure of Chile to prosecute those who violated the rights of Chileans during the 30 years of Pinochet’s rule.
How Do We Stop the Neocons From Starting Another Disaster in Ukraine?
U.S. foreign policy is evidently held hostage by a venal, avaricious and, above all, reckless claque of elites.
The Judicial Kidnapping of Julian Assange
What was truly shocking in the British court verdict was that the judges showed no hesitation in sending Julian Assange to his death, living or otherwise. They offered no mitigation, no suggestion that they had agonized over legalities or even basic morality.
Change Is Coming to Berlin: What Col. Douglas Macgregor Thinks About Germany’s New Foreign Policy
“Baerbock is a crusader looking for a reason to crusade – and that’s a problem.”
There’s a Nonsensical Propaganda Campaign to Make China Look Bad in Uganda
Beijing has denied media allegations that it is scheming to ‘take over’ Entebbe Airport by way of a BRI loan.
Why Poorer Nations Aren’t Falling for Green-Washed Imperialism
The world’s wealthiest countries make a big show of fighting climate change without offering poorer countries the finances to switch to renewable energy.
Why Biden Shouldn’t Use the ‘Summit for Democracy’ to Start More Cold Wars
A renewed cold war with Russia and China would reinforce the nationalist and militarist factions in all countries.
On Putin’s Red Lines
The latest tranche of $150 million also seems to include U.S. training personnel at Ukrainian air bases.
American Express Goes on a Buying Spree in Argentina’s Congress
An op-ed by Juan Grabois, an important leader in Argentina’s political left, about U.S. corporate efforts to defang an Argentine environmental law.
Cuba: Five Years After Fidel
A reflection on what has happened in Cuba in the five years after the death of the country’s revolutionary leader Fidel Castro.
The Indian Farmers Defend the Rights of Farmers Everywhere
Prime Minister Modi has announced the repeal of farm laws that have sparked protests, but organizers say it’s “too little, too late.”
Why U.S. Pressure on Ukraine and Taiwan Is Driving China and Russia Closer Together
The “feel-good” from Tuesday’s virtual meeting between President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping leaps out of the US-Russian summit in Geneva in June.
COP26: Climate Pledges Don’t Match Up With Policies—or Consumer Behavior
The Glasgow Climate Pact kicks the climate can down the road.
Why Our Climate Isn’t Jumping for Joy After COP26
The climate conference ended with a watered down promise to phase down rather than phase out coal-powered energy generation and only the most powerful countries got to finalize the pact.
COP26: India Ends up as Fall Guy
EU, United States, and UK backed India and China into a corner on phasing out coal use with the eyes of the world watching.
New Railway Agreements Reveal the Contours of Central Asia’s Rapid Integration
Greater regional connectivity is seen as crucial to long-term peace and stability in Afghanistan.
Why Is the U.S. Fueling the November 15 Cuba Protests?
Behind the “non-violent march” mantra is the long shadow of life-long reactionaries who combine economic ultra-liberalism, conservative morality, empty concepts, and creative use of social media.
How China Is Addressing Education Inequality
The ‘double reduction’ policy of minimising financial burden on parents and children can be seen as the government’s affirmation that the minds and health of students and families come before the pockets of investors and billionaires.
Meta Isn’t Just About Rebranding Facebook—Could It Bring a Dystopian Future?
Facebook’s announcement has implications about digital life and work—provided it can attract younger users and gamer skeptics and overcome the hate speech and disinformation problems that could still plague Zuckerberg’s vision.
U.S. Recognition of the Taliban Could Be a Geopolitical Game Changer
The stunning disclosure late Tuesday in Brussels that the US is working on a “road map” for recognition to the Taliban Government will take a lot of people by surprise but it could have been expected sooner rather than later.
COP26: Will Humanity’s ‘Last and Best Chance’ to Save Earth’s Climate Succeed?
There is a chance we can prevent the worst impacts of the climate crisis, but world leaders must hold businesses accountable and listen to Indigenous communities.
As the Planet Wants to Go Green, France Has a Nuclear Habit It Just Cannot Kick
With one of every three lightbulbs in France being lit by the yellow-cake uranium from Niger, its armies have garrisoned the Sahel, from Mauritania at one end to Chad at the other, as part of Operation Barkhane. War is what turns on the lights in France.
Ecuador’s Neoliberal Government Announces State Emergency to Impose Austerity
The declaration of a state of emergency by Guillermo Lasso is more likely about quelling opposition than guaranteeing security for Ecuadorians
Why Julian Assange’s Inhumane Prosecution Imperils Justice for Us All
The damage done to the Wikileaks co-founder in his decade of incarceration and uncertainty, including more than two years in Belmarsh is beyond doubt. But so, too, is his courage beyond doubt.
‘Fascist’ Doesn’t Mean What It Used To
Marlene Laruelle’s study mainly focuses on the use and abuse of the term as applied to the West’s relations with Russia.
The U.S. Has an Unhealthy Obsession With Cuba
Through USAID, the U.S. government has funneled millions of dollars into Cuban opposition groups as part of their desperate attempts to overthrow the revolution.
How U.S. Interference in Cuba Creates a False Picture of Its Society
The latest in the determined campaign to overthrow the Cuban revolution will likely be on November 15, as U.S.-funded groups and U.S. officials have taken to social media to build hype around alleged “civil liberties” protests.
Chile Is at the Dawn of a New Political Era
The search for the new era in Chile has two important avenues: the writing of the new constitution, which is what the 155 members of the Constitutional Convention are doing, and the presidential election to be held on November 21, 2021.
In U.S. Foreign Policy, Realists Are Finally on the Rise
The long unheeded and potentially bipartisan policy advocated by thinkers like the late Sherle R. Schwenninger, co-founder of the New America Foundation and my friend, may finally have its moment.
How Facebook’s Algorithms Promote Hate and Drive Toxic Content
Whistleblower Frances Haugen’s evidence shows Facebook knew its algorithms promote dangerous content but did nothing about it so that it could maximize its advertising revenue.
What Kind of a Threat Is Russia?
On no subject is the bipartisan consensus more unshakable than on the Russian threat.
Afghanistan Tackles the Islamic State
A horrific attack by ISIS-K on a Shiite mosque has raised alarms not just among the Taliban, but in Iran and China.
Western Powers’ New Plan for Afghanistan: Flood It with U.S. Dollars?
Six outside powers have made pledges of selfless affiliations to Afghanistan, but the Taliban runs the risk of getting entrapped in their bitter jealousies.
What Does India Get Out of Being Part of ‘The Quad’?
Australia has joined the U.S. and UK games to contain China, leaving India unclear in the Quad and isolated in Asia. Tied to the waning imperial power of the U.S., India is gradually losing strategic autonomy.
Why the World’s Eyes Are on the Afghanistan-Tajikistan Border
The war of words between Dushanbe and the Taliban has deep historical roots.
Globetrotter’s Vijay Prashad Cited in Denmark’s Digital Daily Newspaper, Arbejderen (Danish)
Afghanistan’s Impoverished People Live Amid Enormous Riches
The long-neglected northeast has been famed for its gemstones, but the Taliban are ill-equipped to exploit such resources.
Europe After Angela Merkel: Is the Atlantic Era Over?
Any answer must begin with France’s role in the EU and include the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Globetrotter’s Taroa Zúñiga Silva Interviewed by Ciudad Caracas About the Persecution of Immigrants in Chile (Español)
Globetrotter’s Taroa Zúñiga Silva Discusses Chile’s President Sebastián Piñera’s Attacks on Venezuelan Immigrants (Español)
Turkmenistan Joins Regional Consensus on Supporting the Taliban
The Turkmenistan president Berdimuhamedow probably spoke for the region when he said in his speech at the UNGA earlier this week: “The situation there is not easy, the government and public institutions that are being formed are very fragile. This is why assessing the situation in the country requires ultimate consistency, prudence and responsibility — both in words and actions. “
How AUKUS May Damage NATO
The fallout over the AUKUS deal, as we are now seeing, has been a severe rift in relations between two historic allies, the U.S. and France. And the collateral damage may also include NATO.
Clear Away the Hype: The U.S. and Australia Signed a Nuclear Arms Deal, Simple as That
The AUKUS despite being coined a security partnership, is a nuclear arms deal aimed at increasing pressure against China and should be cause for concern
Meet the Biden Advisor Who Wants a Cold War with China
Corporate and military forces influenced Congress to undermine the former President of the United States, Grover Cleveland, and poisoned his foreign policy plans with the sovereign nation of Hawaii. A similar betrayal took place recently when President Joe Biden called President Xi Jinping of China on September 9, 2021.
Media Revelations Suggest the U.S. Civilian Control of the Military Is Increasingly Shaky
Civilian control of the military is a bedrock principle of the US Constitution yet has been flouted again and again.
Indigenous People of Brazil Fight for Their Future
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has given new license to the killing of Indigenous people in Brazil. Before he came to power in 2019, it wasn’t clear what he wanted to build, but he knew exactly who and what he wanted to destroy: the Indigenous people and the Amazon rainforest, respectively.
The United States’ Recent Failures in War and Fighting Racism Should Serve as a Warning to Its Allies
Biden’s efforts to revive multilateral support for the U.S. empire have been fumbled on many fronts.
On 9/11, It’s Time for a Reckoning and Reflection of Decades of Failed U.S. National Security Policy
The steady militarisation of U.S. foreign policy has hampered its ability to address real security concerns that threaten not just American people but the entire planet.
What Next After 20 Years of War in Afghanistan? Anatol Lieven on the U.S. Legacy and the Taliban’s Rise
Anatol Lieven, who has covered wars in Afghanistan, Chechnya and Southern Caucasus, speaks on the U.S. legacy and the Taliban’s rise.
Rwanda’s Military Is the French Proxy on African Soil
Over July and August Rwandan soldiers were deployed in Mozambique, purportedly to fight ISIS terrorists. However, behind this campaign is French maneuvering that benefits an energy giant eager to exploit natural gas resources, and perhaps, some backroom deals over history.
Chip War: Can the U.S. Really Gain From China’s Pain?
The U.S. currently holds a strong hand in its chip war with China. But experts believe it will lose in the future as China has a bigger market and a larger capacity for creating new knowledge.
Ukraine’s President Is Using the ‘Kremlin Excuse’ to Ban Media
Volodymyr Zelensky’s action before his visit with President Biden is both inflammatory and short-sighted.
The Money That Never Arrives in Cuba
Cubans living abroad have been unable to send remittances to their loved ones on the island due to the unilateral coercive measure imposed by Donald Trump just before leaving office.
Why the Discovery of Natural Gas in Mozambique Has Produced Tragedies, Not Economic Promise
The rise of the al-Shabaab insurgency in the Cabo Delgado province and the ‘hidden debt’ scandal are both linked to discovery of natural gas in Mozambique, a development that has far from benefited the people.
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