Insanity Reigns – the US, Israel, and Iran

All too often, events occur that make me feel that I am living in "Bizarro World". The recent talk and extensive US corporate media coverage about whether or not the US and/or Israel will soon attack Iran is one of these occasions. The alleged rationale for...

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The Covert War on Syria (video)

For the past decade, foreign powers have sought to destroy Syria. Most people are unaware since western corporate media pretend the violence is the result of a revolution or civil war. A direct invasion of Syria would pose difficult political problems. The preferred...

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Back to the Brink of War Again?

From The American Conservative:Last week, I said that there was still a danger that the U.S. or Israel might launch an attack on Iranian targets before the new administration takes over. Axios reports yesterday that Israel is preparing for a possible U.S. attack on...

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Yemenis Are Being Starved to Death

From The American Conservative:The U.N. Secretary-General warned last week that Yemen faces the worst famine in decades:Yemen is in imminent danger of the worst famine in decades. Without immediate action, millions of lives may be lost. I urge all those with influence...

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Tony Blinken Shows Biden’s Premium on Loyalty

From The American Conservative: Antony Blinken, a veteran Washington foreign policy hand and longtime consigliere to the president-elect, will be nominated secretary of State this week, most major media are reporting. Blinken previously served as deputy secretary of...

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