By George Friedman* – Geopolitical Futures Hypersonics could introduce a radically new type of war. The media has been filled with stories recently about Chinese and Russian hypersonic missiles and how these weapons are changing the military balance of power.
by Tyler Durden – Zero Hedge (*) Authored by Thierry Meyssan (**) via The Voltaire Network Since the Treaty of Maastricht, all the members of the European Union (including the neutral countries) have placed their defences under the suzerainty of NATO, which is directed…
BY ISHAAN THAROOR* – The Washington Post At the end of last week, it appeared President Trump had authorized a stunning reversal of U.S. policy. According to a White House statement, Trump had placed a phone call to renegade Libyan Gen. Khalifa Hifter, who is leading a…
By Vijai Maheshwari* – POLITICO Will a media, metal and aviation tycoon be the big winner of the Ukrainian election? KIEV — With the second round of Ukraine’s critical presidential election less than a week away, it’s looking increasingly likely that the 41-year-old comedic…
Joseph Stiglitz* The president’s attack on every pillar of society jeopardises the US’s continued prosperity and ability to function as a democracy Kirstjen Nielsen’s forced resignation as US secretary of homeland security is no reason to celebrate. Yes, she presided over the…
By William Mebane* Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis reminds us, “Every so often when you see something that is not right, not fair, not just: you have to say: no, no, no.“ Trump’s repeated attempts to cancel two of the most successful programs for lower and…
Friedman*, Opinion Columnist – The New York Times The problem with holding out for a perfect Brexit plan is that you can’t fix stupid. LONDON — Politico reported the other day that the French European affairs minister, Nathalie Loiseau, had named her cat “Brexit.” Loiseau told…
By Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana* BANGKOK, Thailand, Apr 2019 (IPS) – Asia and the Pacific’s phenomenal development has been a story of rapid urbanization. As centres of innovation, entrepreneurship and opportunity, cities have drawn talent from across our region and…
By Jomo Kwame Sundaram* To ensure public acceptability, some benefits accrue to many in the early stages of privatization in order to minimize public resistance. However, in the longer term, privatization tends to enrich a few but typically fails to deliver on its ostensible…
BAHER KAMAL – Wall Street International Magazine It takes around 7,500 litres of water to make just one single pair of jeans Paris, Milan, New York, Tokyo… These are just some of the world’s most prestigious fashion catwalks.
