Feckless boasts of military might and icy vows to annihilate one another might not necessarily prove war between the U.S., North Korea, and their allies is nigh, but the monumental increase in stocks of weapons and defense manufacturers — the economic fingerprints a preparation for a colossal military endeavor — just might. “North Korea best not make Read More…
Foreign Policy
The Only Thing That Can Save Trump’s Presidency Now Is War With North Korea
With his poll numbers sinking, Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation ramping up, and a stalled domestic legislative agenda, President Donald J. Trump may have only one way to save his presidency — war with North Korea. A man who wanted a military parade at his inauguration, Donald Trump had this to say in the face of North Korea’s continued pursuit of nuclear Read More…
If America Was Trying To Start A World War, This Is How It Would Happen
Last Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump signed new sanctions into law against Russia, Iran, and North Korea. The legislation was supported so overwhelmingly in Congress that President Trump’s ability to veto the legislation was rendered completely ineffective. Even anti-interventionist Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard voted in favor of the bill, once again proving that Republicans and Democrats always find common ground Read More…
U.S. Troop Deployment To Yemen Has Little To Do With Al-Qaeda
The U.S., which has all but ignored the catastrophic humanitarian aspects of the Yemeni conflict, is now stepping up its involvement by sending troops to the war-torn nation. Masked as an extension of the fight against al-Qaeda, the deployment is about the Saudis, Iran, and building U.S. regional power. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Despite facing one of the Read More…
Russia Responds To New US Sanctions By Dumping The Dollar
Following new sanctions against Russia that President Donald Trump signed into law last week, Moscow responded Monday by announcing Russia will speed up work on reducing the country’s dependence on Western payment systems and the U.S. dollar in general, according to Russia’s state-run RIA Novosti news agency. “We will of course intensify work related to import substitution, reduction of Read More…
“Russiagate” Narrative Crumbling With Seymour Hersh Phone Call, But Damage Already Done
The “Russiagate” narrative that the Russians hacked into private emails to influence the 2016 U.S. presidential election has effectively recast international relations. But it has been coming apart and a just-released recording of a Seymour Hersh phone call may be a fatal blow. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Since the “Russiagate” scandal and anti-Russia hysteria first began, substantial Read More…






