by John P. Ruehl | Jan 13, 2022 | Asia, China, Economics, Europe, History, Japan, Politics, Russia, Trade, United States, War
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.
by K.J. Noh | Jan 8, 2022 | Australia, China, Economics, Health Care/Medicine, Human Rights, Indigenous Resistance, Iran, Japan, Joe Biden, Law, Middle East, Politics, Russia, Social Justice, Trade, United Kingdom, United States, War
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.
by Vijay Prashad | Dec 8, 2021 | Activism, Botswana, China, Djibouti, Economics, Health Care/Medicine, Human Rights, Politics, Sri Lanka, Trade, Uganda, United States
Beijing has denied media allegations that it is scheming to ‘take over’ Entebbe Airport by way of a BRI loan.
by Prabir Purkayastha | Dec 8, 2021 | Activism, China, Climate Change, Economics, Environment, Europe, Germany, History, Human Rights, India, Norway, Politics, Trade, United Kingdom, United States
The world’s wealthiest countries make a big show of fighting climate change without offering poorer countries the finances to switch to renewable energy.
by Katrina vanden Heuvel | Dec 8, 2021 | Activism, Brazil, China, Climate Change, Donald Trump, Economics, Environment, Europe, History, Joe Biden, Pakistan, Right Wing, Russia, Trade, Ukraine, United States, War
A renewed cold war with Russia and China would reinforce the nationalist and militarist factions in all countries.
by Rosa Miriam Elizalde | Nov 14, 2021 | Activism, Cuba, Donald Trump, Economics, France, Human Rights, Joe Biden, Politics, Russia, Trade, United States
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.
