American government and media endlessly demonize Russian president Putin over fears he’ll invade Ukraine.Not one word appears on how America broke its promise 30 years ago not to expand NATO up to Russia’s doorstep; even placing offensive weaponry nearby....
Deciphering the Biden-Putin Telephone Chat of December 30, 2021
Information provided to the press by both American and Russian sides following the 50 minute telephone conversation between presidents Putin and Biden is very meager. That has not prevented major Western media like the New York Times and Financial Times from putting...
Conflicts of Interest: Libya’s Election Called Off
On COI #206, Kyle Anzalone breaks down recent developments in Libya. The election - planned for December 24th - has been called off. The Western states say they will still recognize the interim government. However, the government will likely face increasing legitimacy...
‘Alarming’ Levels of ‘Forever Chemicals’ Found in Water Near US Bases in Okinawa
As the US military continues construction of a controversial new base at Henoko Bay, Okinawa, the recent discovery of extreme levels of highly toxic "forever chemicals" in local waterways and groundwater has renewed long-standing opposition to the American occupation...
Conflicts of Interest: Understanding Conflict in Ethiopia
On COI #203, Kyle Anzalone joins Joanne Leon interviewing Teodrose Fikremrium. Teodrose, an Ethiopian, discusses the recent history leading up to the recent conflict. He gives his take on various important developments in Ethiopia, including the start of the war....
Congress Punts Decision on Draft Registration Into 2022 or 2023
Congress has once again deferred making a decision as to whether to finally end draft registration or to expand it to include young women as well as young men.What happened with Selective Service and the Fiscal Year 2022 NDAA?The final version of this year’s this...
Psy Ops as the Key to Understanding What Russia Has Been Doing Lately To Force a US-NATO Capitulation
These days “cyber warfare” is all the rage among those doing military threat analysis in geopolitics. Mutually Assured Destruction by launch of ICBMs is passé, vulnerable to ABM systems, although Russia insists its latest variable range hypersonic missiles Avangard,...
Vietnam War Mythology (video)
From Tales of the American Empire It is difficult to discuss the Vietnam war since most Americans have been misled by myths. These are so common that they appear in documentaries about the war. As a result, many Americans become angry when facts are presented. “The...
US and NATO Nuclear Lunacy Still Raving
While Civil Society and a global movement work steadfastly across dozens of fields for the abolition of nuclear weapons, planning, preparations, and rehearsals for attacks using deployed H-bombs and nuclear missiles are routine in the US military and NATO. Two years...
Vladimir Putin’s Annual Press Conference, 23 December 2021
Given the fast pace of breaking news in Russia-US-EU relations over the past three weeks, it was high time to tamp down speculation about possible imminent outbreak of hostilities in Ukraine and to let us all enjoy what is left of the holiday season within the limits...


