Neoliberalism is crude power, not economics: Tribute to Adam Smith, By Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf

Neoliberalism is far deadlier in underdeveloped countries, where it is wreaking havoc like Ebola.

Production and the reproduction of wealth are, therefore, central to Smith’s doctrine on development. Despite this, he posited that the capitalists, if unchecked, will disrupt societal development. First, that their desperation to acquire monopoly position restraints free competition; reduces the employment of productive labour; negatively affects the quality of commodities; discourages commerce; kills initiative; and decreases state revenue.

Time To Bury J&K’s ‘Armed Struggle’ – OpEd

The Past

When terrorism first raised its ugly head in Kashmir Valley more than three decades ago, it was complemented with a craftily orchestrated campaign that was extraordinarily high in emotional content. Beguiled by promises that “azadi [freedom] was just around the corner,” the people of J&K heartily welcomed the armed Kashmiri youth [calling themselves ‘freedom fighters’] who had been trained and armed by Pakistan army’s intelligence wing Inter Services Intelligence [ISI] and would ‘liberate’ Kashmir through an ‘armed struggle’.

How Kyiv Drove Russia’s Fleet Out Of Crimea – Analysis

A significant development in the war in Ukraine is not getting much attention. The last Russian warship departed occupied Crimea last week, according to the head of the Ukrainian Navy. While the peninsula remains under Russian control, its ports have not been safe for Vladimir Putin’s warships for months.

Iran: An Impregnable Fortress At The Crossroads Of Worlds – Analysis

In October 2018, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, delivered a speech at Tehran’s Azadi Stadium in front of 80,000 members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to promote the patriotic political program “Islam First.” He urged his fellow countrymen to take pride in Iran’s prestige in the region and the world, and its invincibility.

Ukraine Military Situation: Russian Combat Formation Continue Advance In Eastern Ukraine – Analysis

Battlefield Assessment

Last week, Russian combat formations advanced in several locations in eastern Ukraine, most notably in the direction of the city of Pokrovsk. Russian forces also registered tactically significant territorial gains, including the capture of the long-contested town of Yasnobrodivka, although the Ukrainian General Staff denies the town has fallen and reports that fighting there is ongoing.

Les 8 niveaux de l’apartheid sioniste

Zachary Foster énumère et décrit les 8 catégories, ou niveaux juridiques, qui segmentent la population en Palestine occupée, c’est-à-dire ce qui correspond à ce qu’on appelle l’État sioniste et à ce qu’on appelle les territoires occupés (Gaza et Cisjordanie)

Ces niveaux correspondent à des types de populations différents (juifs et non juifs) et à des localisations géographiques différentes. Cette dernière dimension est particulièrement importante en Cisjordanie marquée par une division en quatre zones : Jérusalem-Est, zones A, B et C.

Liste de 64 coups d’État ourdis par les États-Unis entre 1947 et 1989

Il s’agit de la liste des coups d’État américains pendant la guerre froide présentée dans le livre universitaire très apprécié de 2018 «Covert regime change», de Lindsey O’Rourke.

(Seule la date de début de chaque coup d’État est indiquée ici, mais certains de ces coups d’État ont duré des années ; 39% ont réussi à renverser le gouvernement, 61% n’y sont pas parvenus.

Ne suivez pas les célébrités américaines, c’est une arnaque

«Quel choix intéressant pour la photo de couverture, peut-être que le bon docteur a puisé dans les archives akashiques. Ils ne sont plus que de gentils travestis de la Transylvanie transsexuelle. Ils peuvent considérer cela comme une revanche pour Hogans Heros et tout le reste de la démence juive qu’ils ont fait avaler au monde entier, exactement comme le Dr Pattberg les en accuse ici».

Journalism out, hasbara in: How Israeli TV news joined the Gaza war effort

Tectonic shifts in Israeli broadcasting have played a key role in shaping the country’s nationalist and militaristic discourse, with Oct. 7 marking their apex.

For the last few months, people around the world have been closely following the ongoing brutality of the war in Gaza. Pictures of Palestinians fleeing south and looking for relatives under the rubble, videos of children searching for food and water — these and more have been circulating on social media and news networks every day since October 7.

Political Drivers of China’s Changing Nuclear Policy: Implications for U.S.-China Nuclear Relations and International Security

The message from Chinese officials has become increasingly clear: the United States and China should first stabilize their political relationship before taking on nuclear issues.

Introduction

During the first virtual summit between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping in November 2021, the two leaders discussed nuclear issues and, according to U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, agreed to “look to begin to carry forward discussion on strategic stability.”1 This outcome was hardly surprising; as both American and Chinese experts had pointed out, reducing the risk of nuclear weapons use was the countries’ most obvious common interest. Yet, previous U.S. efforts to kick-start a nuclear or strategic stability dialogue with China have been unsuccessful.