Conservatives TURN On Ted Cruz After He SLAMS Uganda Anti-Gay Law As ‘BARBARIC’
Briahna Joy Gray and Robby Soave discuss Sen. Ted Cuz’ (R-Texas) recent comments on Uganda’s anti-gay law. #LGBTQ+ #pride
Talking China, Apple, and Europe w/ Motley Fool’s Bill Mann
by Peter Zeihan on May 31, 2023 If I had a nickel for every time I’ve been asked for investment advice, I could probably retire. Since I’m not going to give out investment advice (or retire), I present the next best thing…a convo with Bill Mann from The […]
North Korea says rocket launch failed, but vows to try again soon
Top News Stories North Korea says rocket launch failed, but vows to try again soon The rocket carrying the country’s first military spy satellite failed due to engine problems, state-run media said, after the launch prompted Japan to briefly issue … Bill to extend operating period of nuclear […]
Biden sexual assault accuser Tara Reade feels ‘safe’ in Russia after fleeing over safety concerns
By David Propper Ex-Senate staffer Tara Reade, who accused President Biden of sexual assault, proclaimed Tuesday she feels right at home in Russia after fleeing the United States. The bewildering announcement was part of an hours-long interview Reade did with Russian state media next to alleged Russian spy […]
What do Russia’s oligarchs have to do with the war in Ukraine?
Inside Men What do Russia’s oligarchs have to do with the war in Ukraine? Miranda Patrucić on the global consequences of grand corruption. Craig Whitehead In the chaos of the days after the invasion last year, Alexei Mordashov—the co-owner of the steelmaking company Severstal and the richest person […]
U.S. Elites Testing Ukraine War Funding App, SOCIAL CONTROl Coming Next? Max Blumenthal
Editor at The Grayzone Max Blumenthal discusses updates on Russia and Ukraine. #drone #bakhmut
Ukraine War Q&A Series: The Canal Controlling the Crimean Peninsula
by Peter Zeihan on May 30, 2023 There’s a canal that runs from Kherson to the Crimean Peninsula and serves as the area’s sole irrigation water source. And with how dry the region is, this canal is critical to the Crimean Peninsula. While an assault on Nova Kakhovka […]
Outcry as Uganda’s anti-gay bill signed into law
Top News Stories Japan aims to halve allergy-triggering cedar pollen in 30 years The proposal comes as pollen allergies, which are mostly caused by cedar trees, have become a major social concern, affecting an estimated 40% of the … Hino Motors and Mitsubishi Fuso announce integration of operations […]
On US Hegemony, the Quest for a New Economic Order, and Colour Revolution Tech
Two articles and a speech that are highly relevant to international affairs and are subjects of note on this Substack Niccolo Soldo May 30, 2023 Share At this moment I am impatiently tapping my fingers, awaiting the answers to my questions from my selected interview subject. I wanted […]
They still believe Russiagate?
By Tom Woods For anyone who somehow didn’t realize it already, the recently released Durham Report, which I’ve discussed on the Tom Woods Show, made clear beyond doubt that the Russiagate nonsense had been a hoax from the start. And yet, when Rasmusssen polled Democrats even now, they […]
Australia Strikes a Greentech Deal with the US
by Peter Zeihan on May 29, 2023 There’s one massive hole we’ll need to fill if the green movement will ever work in the US…mineral resources. Thankfully we just struck a deal with our Aussie allies, who happen to have many of the key minerals and resources we […]
Japan issues destruction order after North Korea announces ‘satellite’ launch window
Top News Stories Japan issues destruction order after North Korea announces ‘satellite’ launch window Pyongyang plans to launch a military satellite between Wednesday and June 11, in what would be its first space rocket launch in more than seven … As Minsk prepares to host Russian nukes, what […]
How Nato seduced the European Left
BY Lily Lynch In January 2018, Nato secretary-general Jens Stoltenberg held an unprecedented press conference with Angelina Jolie. While InStyle reported that Jolie “was dressed in a black off-the-shoulder sheath dress, a matching capelet and classic pumps (also black)”, there was a deeper purpose to this meeting: sexual violence in […]
Indo-Pacific nations vow to fortify supply chains for critical items
Top News Stories Indo-Pacific nations vow to fortify supply chains for critical items The agreement is the first result of the Biden administration’s trade initiative in the region, called the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. Over 60% in Japan oppose dissolving parliament by June for snap election: poll Speculation of […]
Will 2024 Bring the Return of the Neocons?
The GOP nominee can forge a humbler path on foreign policy—or turn back to failed neoconservatism. Bonnie Kristian | From the June 2023 issue (Illustrations: Joanna Andreasson; Source images: ninjaMonkeyStudio/iStock. Rasica/iStock. Donald Trump; Gage Skidmore. Ron DeSantis; Gage Skidmore. Mike Pence; Gage Skidmore. John Bolton; Gage Skidmore. Tom […]
Sam Ramani On Ukraine Striking Back
The foreign policy expert returns to the Dishcast to update us on Putin’s war. May 26 Appears in this episode Andrew Sullivan Where are we in the war between the West and Russia in Ukraine? We asked Sam back to help us figure it out. He’s a tutor […]
Everything’s Getting Way More Dangerous And Way More Stupid
Caitlin Johnstone May 26, 2023 Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): Moon of Alabama has an article out on how an uncomfortable number of relatively restraint-oriented foreign policy officials have been exiting the Biden administration, while a China hawk has just been appointed […]
Suspect in deadly Nagano shooting referred to prosecutors
Top News Stories Suspect in deadly Nagano shooting referred to prosecutors Masanori Aoki, 31, had been arrested on suspicion of the murder of one police officer and is likely to face charges for the murders of … Man arrested over fatal shooting in western Tokyo The victim, who […]
Why is so much “socially responsible” investment going to autocratic countries?
Why is so much “socially responsible” investment going to autocratic countries? Marcos Buscaglia on one of the financial world’s big blind spots. Adam Nir In an appeal to environmentally conscientious investors, Turkey issued a US$2.5 billion green bond last month, attracting a rush of global interest and selling […]
Mike Lind: Nationalism Isn’t The Devil
In his new book, “Hell to Pay: How the Suppression of Wages is Destroying America,” the historian argues that American workers need greater bargaining power and wealth Appears in this episode Michael Shellenberger Reporting on cities, energy, and the environment READ MORE
Is America in a shadow war with Russia?
Joel Mathis Is America in a shadow war with Russia? Catherine Garcia The Check-In: Flight bans in France, and more Justin Klawans Default deadline pushed to June 5 as Biden says deal is near ADVERTISEMENT FROM WISEBREAD Earn $200 After Spending $500 The Week Staff Censoring ideas and […]
There Will Always Be A Place To Escape To
Andrew Henderson: There Will Always Be A Place To Escape To Andrew Henderson of NomadCapitalist.com discusses why he renounced U.S. citizenship and exited the American Empire. Almost a third of the world’s economy is under U.S. sanctions and so countries are banding together to form new systems (e.g. […]
Russian Partisans Attacked the City of Belgorod
View this email in your browser Russian Partisans Attacked the City of Belgorod by Peter Zeihan on May 26, 2023 A group of ethnic Russians opposed to Putin’s government joined forces with Ukraine and launched an assault across the border into the city of Belgorod. There are three […]
Man arrested after killings of police officers and others in Nagano Prefecture
View it in your browser. Top News Stories Man arrested after killings of police officers and others in Nagano Prefecture Masanori Aoki, the eldest son of a local politician, has been arrested over the murder of one of two police officers. BOJ’s Ueda says wages aren’t the goal […]
Is North Korea Another Flashpoint for Future Conflict?
Jose Nino’s Digest Here are my most recent articles for you Is North Korea Another Flashpoint for Future Conflict? On May 21, 2023, United States President Joe Biden, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida discussed trilateral cooperation projects on the sidelines of the […]
Is Saudi Arabia Ditching the US Dollar?
by Peter Zeihan on May 25, 2023 The Saudis have relied upon the US for military protections for years, but as the US reduces its naval presence in the Persian Gulf, Saudi Arabia will have to find those protections elsewhere. As the world’s largest oil exporter, Saudi Arabia […]
Is Putin Trolling?
The Russian President’s new “List of 500” sanctioned Americans looks like a Russiagate-media honey trap Matt Taibbi May 25, 2023 “Hold my ball.” Two days ago a friend forwarded a Bloomberg article and a note: “And so it begins anew.” The headline, “The Kremlin Offers a Trump-Putin Ticket […]
Four injured, including two police officers, after apparent shooting and stabbing in Nagano
Top News Stories Four injured, including two police officers, after apparent shooting and stabbing in Nagano People in the area have been asked to remain indoors. According to police sources a male suspect was wearing camouflage clothing, a cap, sunglasses and … Seven & I management wins showdown […]
The Truth About De-dollarization and What You Need to Know
by Peter Zeihan on May 24, 2023 The topic of de-dollarization is like the weird cousin no one wants to talk to at parties. They only come around once every year or two, and most of what they say is complete bulls***. But when the day comes that […]
What If Russia Pulls a Hiroshima/Nagasaki on Kiev?
WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2023 The Republican form of government is the highest from of government: but because of this it requires the highest type of human nature — a type nowhere at present existing. – Herbert Spencer, Essays [1891] HORNBERGER’S BLOG May 24, 2023 What If Russia Pulls a […]
How is the war changing Europe?
How is the war changing Europe? Ivan Krastev on a new era for the old world. Tom Podmore Looking to rally support for his country, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled over the past 10 days to the capitals of Europe, as well as to the G7 and Arab […]
Who Would Ukraine Supporters Support if the U.S. Invaded Cuba?
TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2023 Integrity is an accurate reflection in word and deed of whatever one’s highest conscience dictates as right. Wisdom is whatever one’s highest conscience dictates as truth. – Leonard E. Read HORNBERGER’S BLOG May 23, 2023 Who Would Ukraine Supporters Support if the U.S. Invaded […]
Why Ukraine Will Win: Interview with Gen. Ben Hodges
Gen. Ben Hodges explains why he believes Ukraine will defeat Russia in the coming months and seriously threaten their position in Crimea. Gen. Hodges had a distinguished career in the US Army, as former Command of US Forces Europe, leading units in Afghanistan and Iraq, dealing with NATO […]
Why National Conservatism Could Herald Future of UK Politics
May 23 2023 Good morning from Washington, where conservatives could take a note or two from speakers at London’s NatCon U.K. How so? Our Jarrett Stepman was there. North Carolina’s governor declares an emergency over what he calls Republicans’ “scheme” to expand school choice. Tony Kinnett reports. Plus: […]
Kishida more likely to call election as Zelenskyy’s G7 visit boosts support
Top News Stories Kishida more likely to call election as Zelenskyy’s G7 visit boosts support Two polls carried out by newspapers during the two days the Ukrainian leader was in Japan both showed Kishida’s support rate surging upward by 9 … LDP approves plan to expand scope of […]
NATO Plans on Opening Office in Japan
Jose Nino’s Digest Here are my most recent articles for you NATO Plans on Opening Office in Japan On May 3, 2023, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has plans of opening a liaison office in Japan in 2024, the alliance’s first office in Asia. Dave DeCamp of […]
Ukraine War Q&A Series: How Long Can This War Last?
by Peter Zeihan on May 22, 2023 We’re wrapping up our Ukraine War Q&A series with the most depressing question yet…how long can this war last? There’s the dark, really dark, and truly dark. The dark answer is that Russia’s current problems can be attributed to mobilization issues […]
Riding on G7 success, Fumio Kishida eyes early election
Top News Stories Riding on G7 success, Fumio Kishida eyes early election Lower House elections aren’t until 2025, but the Prime Minister could strengthen his position in the LDP ahead of a leadership race next fall. South Korean nuclear experts to tour Fukushima plant amid water concerns During […]
Biden Okays F-16s For Ukraine, US Weapons To Attack Crimea
Caitlin Johnstone May 22, 2023 Listen to a reading of this article (reading by Tim Foley): The Biden administration has signed off on both F-16s for Ukraine and attacks on Crimea using US-made weapons. Both of these moves have drawn dire warnings from nuclear-armed Russia, and both would […]
At Hiroshima G7, Zelenskyy rallies support for defense of Ukraine
View it in your browser. Top News Stories At Hiroshima G7, Zelenskyy rallies support for defense of Ukraine The Group of Seven summit wrapped up with the Ukrainian leader making his case for further support in repelling Russian invaders. In first, Kishida and Yoon visit cenotaph to Korean […]
The Creation of Nigeria
Sponsored by Reaktion Books Vivian Gornick Surviving by Accident With neither cynicism nor sentimentality, Marina Jarre makes us feel the hard, dull ache of the spiritual aloneness that countless lives endure, especially in the shadow of a dramatic world war. Howard W. French The Creation of Nigeria Britain’s consolidation […]
MidEast Balance of Power Shifting, Pax Americana in Last Phase of Decline
Kevork Almassian: MidEast Balance of Power Shifting, Pax Americana in Last Phase of Decline Kevork Almassian of Syriana Analysis discusses the true story behind the Syrian conflict and the war on Damascus which includes a New Middle East divided along sectarian lines. Despite being welcomed back into the […]
US Secretary of State Blinken Announces State Developed AI To Combat “Russian Disinformation”
Kim talks about AI tech being used to “track Russian disinformation” by the State Department with Kyle Anzalone who is the opinion editor of Antiwar.com, news editor of the Libertarian Institute https://libertarianinstitute.org , and co-host of Conflicts of Interest. You can find Kyle’s work here: https://conflictsofinterest.libsyn.com/ Get 20% […]
Zelenskyy arrives in Hiroshima for talks with Kishida on G7 sidelines
Top News Stories Zelenskyy arrives in Hiroshima for talks with Kishida on G7 sidelines The previously unannounced trip to the atomic-bombed city will be highly symbolic amid Russia’s nuclear saber-rattling and threats to use the weapons in the war … Ichikawa Ennosuke claims he and his parents agreed […]
Provoked: Scott Horton on Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S.
Ep. 2333 Provoked: Scott Horton on Russia, Ukraine, and the U.S.
Ukraine War Q&A Series: Who Really Started This Whole Thing?
by Peter Zeihan on May 19, 2023 The fifth question of the Q&A series is…who is the ultimate provocateur in the Ukraine War? And I really hope this answer doesn’t surprise anyone. If Russian propaganda has led you to believe that nazi-jewish-gay-demons run Ukraine…maybe this isn’t the video […]
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy set to attend G7 Hiroshima summit in person
Top News Stories Ukraine’s Zelenskyy set to attend G7 Hiroshima summit in person The visit to the atomic-bombed city would be rich in symbolism amid Russian nuclear saber-rattling in the bloody war against its neighbor. G7 tightens screws on Moscow as Zelenskyy set to visit Hiroshima Measures include […]
Will Right-Wing Populist Party AFD Make Major Splash in German Politics?
Jose Nino’s Digest Here are my most recent articles for you Will Right-Wing Populist Party AFD Make Major Splash in German Politics? A recent set of polls showed that Germany’s right-wing populist party Alternative für Deutschland (Alternative for Germany or AFD) is now in the top 3 most […]
Erdogan Arrested and Expelled International Officials Observing Turkish Election
MOST READ U.S. Marshals Spied on Abortion Protesters Using Dataminr Sam Biddle Twitter’s “official partner” monitored the precise time and location of post-Roe demonstrations, internal emails show. READ MORE → Erdogan Arrested and Expelled International Officials Observing Turkish Election Ryan Grim The Turkish government detained a team of […]
Pentagon senior adviser accused Pompeo and senior politicians of taking money and getting rich from ‘the Israeli lobby’
By Andrew Kaczynski and Em Steck, CNN Published 3:41 PM EST, Fri November 13, 2020 Dan Neal/U.S. Army CNN — A new senior adviser at the Pentagon repeatedly said the United States’ support for Israel was the result of “Israeli lobby” money and accused prominent officials, including Secretary […]
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