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‘The American Conservative’: No more malarkey on Ukraine!

11:57 20.10.2023

‘The American Conservative’: No more malarkey on Ukraine!

Biden must tell the American people what we’re doing here, and why. America needs to hear from its own president, not Volodymyr Zelensky, about what is going on in Ukraine, stresses ‘The American Conservative’. America just can’t get enough of Endless War it seems; otherwise why would it keep getting …

The Washington Post: “Xi, with ‘no limits’ partner Putin, says U.S. holding back Global South”

11:55 20.10.2023

The Washington Post: “Xi, with ‘no limits’ partner Putin, says U.S. holding back Global South”

Chinese leader Xi Jinping laid out a vision for a revamped version of his signature “Belt and Road” investment initiative and promised continued economic support for nations that sign on to China’s remade world order, stresses ‘The Washington Post’. With guest of honor Russian President Vladimir Putin, who shares his …

After the Israeli strike on Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in the Gaza Strip it is necessary to turn to Russia and China

11:52 20.10.2023

After the Israeli strike on Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in the Gaza Strip it is necessary to turn to Russia and China

The bombing and killing of at least 500 people at Al-Ahli Arab Hospital by the Israeli occupation forces in central Gaza late on October 17 was seen by many as no accident. Much like the bombed hospital, often described as “a safe haven of peace and compassion in the midst …

Israel needs an exit strategy. Can US help?

11:09 19.10.2023

Israel needs an exit strategy. Can US help?

Israel needs an exit strategy, if past experiences in Lebanon and Gaza gave any lessons, writes M.K. Bhadrakumar, Indian Ambassador and prominent international observer. One, the Biden Administration will be seen as backing Israel to the hilt by way of meeting its security needs but Washington will not be drawn …

FT: Republican chaos hampers US effort to send more aid to Israel and Ukraine

11:08 19.10.2023

FT: Republican chaos hampers US effort to send more aid to Israel and Ukraine

Republicans’ failure to select a new Speaker of the House risks complicating White House efforts to send billions of dollars in extra US military aid to Israel and Ukraine, as lawmakers brace for a third week of chaos on Capitol Hill, notes ‘The Financial Times’. Jake Sullivan, Joe Biden’s national …

When technology does not work as advertised: Some lessons from Ukraine and Gaza

11:07 19.10.2023

When technology does not work as advertised: Some lessons from Ukraine and Gaza

Along with the much-discussed intelligence failure in Israel, there is growing awareness that many of America's and Israel's high tech weapons fail to perform as advertised. The same goes for many European systems. We were told, for example, that both the Abrams tanks and the German Leopards were vastly superior …

Douglas Macgregor: Avoiding Armageddon

11:06 19.10.2023

Douglas Macgregor: Avoiding Armageddon

The U.S. must consider encouraging a ceasefire before stumbling into another complicated large-scale conflict, Douglas Macgregor (photo), Col. (ret.), a senior fellow with The American Conservative, the former advisor to the Secretary of Defense in the Trump administration, a decorated combat veteran, and the author of five books, is absolutely …

Vladimir Putin: “The integration agenda in the broadest possible sense of the Word is an integral part of Russia’s national development strategy”

15:37 18.10.2023

Vladimir Putin: “The integration agenda in the broadest possible sense of the Word is an integral part of Russia’s national development strategy”

The Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation is being held in Beijing on October 17–18, ten years after the initiative was launched. Vladimir Putin address at the opening ceremony of Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation: “President Xi, my dear friend, Ladies and gentlemen, First of all, …

Chinese breakthrough: A 6G network for space

10:04 18.10.2023

Chinese breakthrough: A 6G network for space

Chinese scientists move a step closer to 6G network after space test of new satellite communication technology. The ‘spaceborne optical switching technology’ was tested in August when it was sent into orbit by China’s Y7 carrier rocket. The new communication technology is integral in the development of satellite internet and …

MWM: Could Hamas unintentionally play a central role in Ukraine’s defeat?

10:02 18.10.2023

MWM: Could Hamas unintentionally play a central role in Ukraine’s defeat?

Amid ongoing clashes between Israeli and Hamas forces, the paramilitary group’s ongoing offensive against Israeli forces appears increasingly likely to significantly impact not only global oil prices, but also the outcome of the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian War, notes ‘Military Watch Magazine’. Israel’s shortages of munitions, and prior moves by the United …

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