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naked capitalism21 hours ago
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The Empire Strikes Back Against Mexican President AMLORelations between Mexico and its giant neighbor and trading partner to the north reach a multi-decade low as make-or-break mid-term elections loom. read more
Global Issues News Headlines21 hours ago
Why Investing in Women Is Key to Achieving the Sustainable Development GoalsBANGKOK, Thailand, Jun 01 (IPS) - Last year, the Asia-Pacific region recorded its worst economic performance in decades. With the pandemic far from over, the region’s recovery is slow, fragile and highly uneven both across and within countries. As the region struggles to recover, how can countries rebuild their economies and revive their development? Read the full story, “Why Investing in Women Is Key to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines21 hours ago
2021: The Year that Matters for the Poorest People on the PlanetLONDON, Jun 01 (IPS) - This year is being described as pivotal for climate change. That’s not only because we’re reaching a point of no return when it comes to the rise in global temperature, it’s because the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties – commonly known as COP26 – is due to take place in November in Glasgow. Read the full story, “2021: The Year that Matters for the Poorest People on the Planet”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines21 hours ago
Africa’s Forgotten CrisisNEW YORK, Jun 01 (IPS) - World leaders need to act for children and youth struggling to survive and thrive.A few weeks ago, I traveled with the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi to the Modale refugee site in the Nord-Ubangi province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). What we witnessed there was a profound humanitarian crisis that has left 4.7 million children and youth in need of urgent, life-saving, life-changing educational support. Read the full story, “Africa’s Forgotten Crisis”, on globalissues.org → read more
Global Issues News Headlines21 hours ago
Motorcycle Diaries with a TwistNEW DELHI, India, May 31 (IPS) - Four women, two motorbikes, 64 districts and a journey of a lifetime, this is the story of Dr. Sakia Haque from Bangladesh. In November 2016, Dr Haque co-founded “Travelettes of Bangladesh - Bhromon Konya,” a women's only group, with the motto of “empowering women through travelling.” This platform is not just an ordinary online travel group, but it is a platform of connection, sisterhood and networking of almost 60,000 girls and women in Bangladesh that empowers them by teaching them to raise their voices and encourages them to step out of their c... read more
AGE OF AUTISM21 hours ago
Parents in Tiny Minnesota Town Say "No" To In School ClinicBy Anne Dachel Parents in the northern Minnesota town of Nevis (pop. 390) took a daring step recently demanding that a planned COVID vaccine clinic at a local school be shut down. While most of the coverage defended the safety... read more
MJBizDaily21 hours ago
Cannabis retailers ease COVID-19 restrictions, but many require masks, other stepsAs the U.S. eases out of the coronavirus pandemic, marijuana, CBD and hemp retailers are slowly adjusting their store protocols for customer-mandated mask-wearing, social distancing and other requirements. Many still require customers – particularly those who haven’t been vaccinated – to wear masks or adhere to other COVID-19 protocols, according to an informal survey by […] Cannabis retailers ease COVID-19 restrictions, but many require masks, other steps is a post from: Marijuana Business Daily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs read more
Retraction Watch21 hours ago
Two transcendental meditation papers retracted for failures to report primary outcomesA pair of psychology journals have retracted two related papers on the health benefits of a popular form of transcendental meditation after a reader pointed out that the authors failed to report the primary outcome of the study underpinning the articles. The now-retracted articles describe the putatively salubrious effects of sahaj samadhi meditation, a form … Continue reading Two transcendental meditation papers retracted for failures to report primary outcomes read more
Bayou Renaissance Man21 hours ago
Sending your child to some public schools is equivalent to child abuse
We've spoken about how public school systems in the USA are increasingly being taken over by political correctness and extremism, to the point where so-called critical race theory is becoming dominant in many of them. What's more, many school systems are openly hostile to those who disagree with this, to the point of deliberately excluding them from proceedings, mocking them, and discriminating against their children because of their parents' opinions. For the most recent horror story of that sort, from Washington state, see here. If it doesn't make your blood boil, there may... read more
The New Dark Age22 hours ago
Again, NATO’s Polling Shows Far Higher Percentages of Chinese Than of Americans Think They Live in a DemocracyA NATO front organization recently released their polling report “Democracy Perception Index 2021”, and its poll-findings in the 53 surveyed countries contradict more than confirm what NATO’s own propaganda routinely asserts; so, though these findings are major news, they are suppressed, instead of publicized, by NATO, and are practically a secret NATO poll. These rankings are published here for the very first time; they weren’t published, at all, in the NATO-affiliated report, but I calculated them from the data, which were published (and even those data were suppressed by the polls... read more
CFACT22 hours ago
Newsom silently supports importing aviation fuels to Northern CaliforniaBypassing California's ultra-clean refineries to import fuel from overseas is not clean, Green, or smart. The post Newsom silently supports importing aviation fuels to Northern California appeared first on CFACT. read more
The Rio Times22 hours ago
Brazil’s Unico completes first acquisition after US$111 million capital investmentRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Unico has just begun its season of mergers and acquisitions. The Brazilian technology company, founded in 2007 and known until last year by the brand Acesso Digital, announced on Monday, May 31, the purchase of startup ViaNuvem, specializing in tools that allow dealers to sell cars online. The transaction value […] The post Brazil’s Unico completes first acquisition after US$111 million capital investment appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE1 day ago
Brain development is altered in people at high risk of psycosis.Brain development is altered in people at high risk of psychosis | Pursuit by The University of Melbourne https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/brain-development-is-altered-in-people-at-high-risk-of-psychosis?utm_content=story&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1f2KRO4y0TWYsEfjqwkSMY9SOjQub1bfg3Cqkmw4K98Nki_iN9ciVog2Q read more
SOMEONE SOMEWHERE1 week ago
https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/nobel-prize-winner-mass-covid-vaccination-an-unacceptable-mistake-that-is-creating-the-variantshttps://www.lifesitenews.com/news/nobel-prize-winner-mass-covid-vaccination-an-unacceptable-mistake-that-is-creating-the-variants https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/nobel-prize-winner-mass-covid-vaccination-an-unacceptable-mistake-that-is-creating-the-variants read more
The National Interest21 hours ago
How Mortars Helped Stalin Crush Hitler in World War II*Peter Suciu* *World War II, Europe* The mortar as an infantry support weapon has been in use for centuries, but it was during the Second World War that its role on the battlefield proved rather decisive. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Heavy mortar proved successful for the Soviet Union. The mortar as an infantry support weapon has been in use for centuries, but it was during the Second World War that its role on the battlefield proved rather decisive. It was used by all of the six main armies of the war including those of Germany, Japan, Italy, the United States, Great Britain... read more
The National Interest21 hours ago
Blue Max: The History of Germany’s Famous 'Pour Le Mérite'*Peter Suciu* *Germany, Europe* Prussia’s highest military award was given not for individual acts, but rather for repeated and continual gallantry. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Novelist Ernst Jünger was the last living holder of the Pour le Mérite at the time of his death in 1998. While the name is in French rather than German, the “Blue Max” is an award that has become nearly legendary. The origins date back to 1667 when the German state of Brandenburg introduced the Order of Generosity or Ordre de la Génerosite. The name was in French as it was the common language of many ... read more
From the Wilderness' Peak Oil Blog21 hours ago
UntitledFrom Jenna Orkin Prison inmates in India refuse parole over COVID-19 fears on outside Doctors prepare to ration care as covid surge leaves Malaysia in ‘total lockdown’ Biden administration, Gov. Newsom open California coast to offshore wind farms Ah but who are the companies in charge? The lawyer who took on Chevron – and now marks his 600th day under house arrest Air travel hits a pandemic peak, but more passengers are resisting mask mandates. Johnson & Johnson asks high court to void $2B talc verdict Mexican judge rejects industry bid to halt GMO corn, glyphosate ban The Ukrainian a... read more
naked capitalism21 hours ago
Why Did 72% of Israelis Want Attack on Gaza to Continue?ir Hever discusses how the attacks on Gaza reveal the extreme right-wing radicalization of most of the Israeli Jewish population read more
The Aviationist22 hours ago
The French Air Force Is Testing The New Rafale F4-1 Standard[image: Rafale F4-1] The new F4-1 standard will upgrade the Rafale capabilities introduced with the F3-R standard, as well as adding some new important ones. The French Directorate General for Armaments (DGA) announced last week that it has [...] The post The French Air Force Is Testing The New Rafale F4-1 Standard appeared first on The Aviationist. read more
naked capitalism22 hours ago
Do Languages Get Simpler When They Get More Complicated?How and why do languages change? read more
The Watchers » Latest articles22 hours ago
Asteroid 2021 KQ2 flew past Earth at 0.46 LDA newly-discovered asteroid designated 2021 KQ2 flew past Earth at a distance of 0.46 LD / 0.00119 AU (178 021 km / 110 617 miles) at 05:43 UTC on May 31, 2021. This is the 61st known asteroid to fly past Earth since the start of the year, the 9th during the month...... Read more » read more
The National Interest22 hours ago
Defunding Trump’s Wall Halted Deployment Of Advanced Surveillance Systems*Dan Goure* *Border Security, Americas* The sudden cancellation of all activities that fell under the contracts involved in construction of the wall will have a serious negative effect on CBP’s efforts to invest in advanced surveillance systems that can serve as an alternative to a physical wall. When President Joe Biden terminated funding for former President Donald Trump’s controversial border wall, an unintended consequence of that decision was to stop deployment of several advanced electronic surveillance capabilities. Ironically, on many parts of the border, these systems p... read more
The National Interest22 hours ago
Russia’s Order of Alexander Nevsky, Explained*Peter Suciu* *Russia, Europe* The Order was one of the highest honors in imperial Russia and, later, the Soviet Union. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Order was awarded to distinguished Russian citizens who served the country with honor. It might seem odd that the Soviet Union would look to embrace a famous Russian prince, more so given that the prince was considered a saint, but in the dark days of World War II, the Soviet leadership realized that just such a piece of the past would motivate and rally the people. As millions lay dead and with the nation’s industrial heartl... read more
The National Interest22 hours ago
Big Changes Could Be Coming to the U.S. Army's Infantry Squads*Peter Suciu* *U.S. Army, Americas* New tools could change the number of soldiers in each squad. *Here's What You Need to Know*: The Army could follow the Marine Corps, which increased the size of its infantry squads. *(This article first appeared in November 2020.)* As the U.S. Army adopts new “Next Generation” technology and weapons, it is evaluating whether it needs to change the size of its infantry squads. The Army has held infantry squads of nine soldiers for decades and has maintained the company as the base of maneuvers for its dismounted troops. The smaller squads were ... read more
The National Interest22 hours ago
Remember the WASPs: America's Forgotten Female Pilots of World War II*Peter Suciu* *World War II, Americas* Of the more than 25,000 women who applied for pilot training under the WASP program, 1,830 were accepted and 1,074 graduated. *Here's What You Need to Know*: In the 1930s, the chief of the U.S. Army Air Corps called the idea of women pilots “utterly unfeasible.” In 2019, 1st. Lt. Catherine Stark became the first female U.S. Marine Corps pilot selected to fly the F-35C. Twenty-six years earlier, then Col. Jeannie Marie Leavitt, of the United States Air Force, became the first female American fighter pilot and later the first woman to command ... read more
The National Interest22 hours ago
Cargo Delivery by Rocket? The U.S. Military Wants to Try.*Peter Suciu* *Rockets, Americas* The next step will involve testing. *Here's What You Need to Know*: Rockets could be a way to handle vast distances quicker than current platforms. While the U.S. military operates enormous aircraft that can deliver cargo anywhere in the world, there is the issue that the airspace isn’t always safe and the time it takes to fly to remote corners of the earth can simply take too long. Last month it was reported that the U.S. military was working with SpaceX to help develop a far speedier solution – one using rockets. “Think about moving the equiv... read more
Virtual Mirage22 hours ago
Guatemala (country profile)In Guatemala, the distribution of income remains highly unequal with the richest 20% of the population accounting for more than 51% of Guatemala’s overall consumption. More than half of the population is below the national poverty line, and 23% of the population lives in extreme poverty. Poverty among indigenous groups, which make up more […] The post Guatemala (country profile) appeared first on Virtual Mirage. read more
Ice Age Now23 hours ago
A viable alternative to Chinese minerals hegemony“You wouldn’t think government officials, especially in the Biden Administration, would have to be reminded that abundant, secure, affordable supplies of metals and minerals are absolutely critical for the wind turbines, solar panels, batteries, electric vehicles, transmission lines and other Green New Deal technologies they are constantly promoting,” writes Paul Driessen. (To say nothing of ... Read more The post A viable alternative to Chinese minerals hegemony appeared first on Ice Age Now. read more
The New Dark Age23 hours ago
Gaza/Palestine News Links 31 May – 1 June 20211 June 2021 — The New Dark Age There may be some duplication due to cross-posting and may be updated throughout the day, so please check back Israel lifts majority of coronavirus restrictions as new cases drop to single digits, but keeps indoor mask mandate https://www.rt.com/news/525310-israel-coronavirus-restrictions-lifted/ Jewish extremists plotted FIREBOMB attack on Palestinians…but failed to … Continue reading Gaza/Palestine News Links 31 May – 1 June 2021 read more
Electroverse1 day ago
Exceptional Snowfall –the Biggest in over two Decades– Pummels PatagoniaPlus: Adelaide, Australia shivers through Coldest May Morning in almost 100 Years. The post Exceptional Snowfall –the Biggest in over two Decades– Pummels Patagonia appeared first on Electroverse. read more
Stranger in a Strange Land1 day ago
A Time Of Hoaxes - A Poem by M.N. Hopkins
*Forces of darkness* *Deceive us into consent* *A time of hoaxes* *©* *2021 M.N. Hopkins* *Note: I was thinking on current events in our world and how easily whole populations have been deceived into their own demise which is all based on manipulations based on lies or hoaxes that defy logic. The final verse of the poem came to mind and I completed it with verse one and two a few hours later. I wrote this poem in the haiku style of poetry yesterday and published it for the first time today on my blog, the 1st of June, 2021.* read more
Terra Forming Terra1 day ago
Has Drug-Driven Medicine Become a Form of Human Sacrifice?
The promise out there is that we will all have access to med beds using future tech. We will have it soon. The rest of all the conflicting narratives are background noise to all this. Trust the future and the other side as well. we are all immortal as spirit and can actually reassemble ourselves on Earth when appropriate. 100,000,000, 000 of us will terra form terra top to bottom. it is time.. This is a beautiful future for humanity and it is coming. We are living thrpugh the last battle known as WW III or armageddon. It is occasionally scary. trust the future and we will... read more
Terra Forming Terra1 day ago
“I Don’t Know Of A Bigger Story In The World” Right Now Than Ivermectin: NYTimes Best-Selling AuthorThe received science tells us that: 1 The COV 19 pandemic is driven by a small paracyt similar to malaria. 2 It is spread by improperly sterilized vaccines. 3 It can be successfully treated by anti malarial drugs of which ivermectin is likely best. 4 All this was discovered almost immediately but has been actively suppressed by the vaccine industry who is using the pandemic to push a massive global vaccination program. 5 A body of serious narratives are also about in terms of this event. Many of these are not particularly new. The pandemic will be stopped by this drug. The ac... read more
Terra Forming Terra1 day ago
Gamma rays 10 times more energetic than thought possible detectedThe energy ceiling keeps getting higher and remains associated with known phenomena. explanations remain speculative. There are a lot of astonomical events out there along with as many of speculative explanations. Until we get in close, we really need to remember this. These super events are notably. rare. We pretend to know why. good luck on this line of thought. *Gamma rays 10 times more energetic than thought possible detected* *By Michael Irving* *May 23, 2021* *High energy gamma rays have been detected coming from the Milky Way center* *Astronomers have detected t... read more
Global Issues News Headlines23 hours ago
Pandemic Relief Policies Need More Resources, Better DesignSYDNEY and KUALA LUMPUR, Jun 01 (IPS) - Pandemic relief measures in developing countries have been limited by modest resources, fear of financial market discipline and policy mimicry. COVID-19 has triggered not only an international public health emergency, but also a global economic crisis, setting back decades of uneven progress, especially in developing countries. Read the full story, “Pandemic Relief Policies Need More Resources, Better Design”, on globalissues.org → read more
All That Is Solid ...23 hours ago
Five Most Popular Posts in May
Where have the last five months gone? Why, as sentient beings, are we cursed with a perception of time that accelerates as we get older? It's annoying, but here are five items that occupied more time from more people than any other posts made in May. 1. On Keir Starmer's Stupidity 2. 10 Points on the 6th May Massacre 3. On Entitlement 4. "Shoot the Mad Dogs!" 5. Kuenssberg to the Rescue Keir Starmer's worst month yet? Yes, it undoubtedly was. Normally accurate forecasts are a moment for smug self-satisfaction, but there is no feeling good about calling his leadership right and seein... read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Brazil “temporarily” bars entry of foreigners by land or water over Covid-19 concernsRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazil's federal government, through an ordinance included in an extra edition of the Federal Gazette (DOU), on Monday, May 31, "temporarily" banned the entry into Brazil, by land or water, of foreigners "of any nationality". The ban does not apply to foreigners arriving by air. The text, which is said […] The post Brazil “temporarily” bars entry of foreigners by land or water over Covid-19 concerns appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Uber announces tripling of its Brazilian headquarters and first technology center in Latin AmericaRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The location was chosen considering the availability of adequate space to meet the company's expansion and investments in Brazil. Uber, the delivery and transportation app company, on Monday announced the construction of new headquarters in Brazil, in Greater São Paulo, considering the company's "projected growth" over the next few years. […] The post Uber announces tripling of its Brazilian headquarters and first technology center in Latin America appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Church denounced that only Chavismo affiliates are vaccinated in VenezuelaRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The warning was given by Bishop Mario Moronta, vice-president of the Episcopal Conference. He called for mass vaccination instead of turning the matter into a political issue. Venezuelan Catholic Church authorities yesterday denounced that the Nicolás Maduro's regime is vaccinating only affiliates who can demonstrate that they belong to the […] The post Church denounced that only Chavismo affiliates are vaccinated in Venezuela appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
Running 'Cause I Can't Fly 21 day ago
"You Could Be Homeless - Millions Will Pay The Piper - Eviction Crisis; Economic Abyss; Debt Crisis"Jeremiah Babe, *"You Could Be Homeless - Millions Will Pay The Piper - Eviction Crisis;* *Economic Abyss; Debt Crisis"* read more
OrientalReview.org1 day ago
Pakistan’s UN ContributionsPakistan is a country with a 220 million population. Due to its enormous natural resources and strategic location, it is also a pivotal state in geopolitics. The people of Pakistan are diverse in nature and opinions but one of the most diligent and resilient people. Pakistan has passed many ups […] read more
Terra Forming Terra1 day ago
Public Officials Knew Ballot Folds Would Skew Results Months Prior To The Election and Disabled
This meant that they were able to predict just how the error would affect vote counting and could arrange to print ballots in such a way as to take advantage of this to skew the count. Only a handful woukd be in on this. This was a no holds barred assault on election integrity. there was plenty of leakage around the edges but from this it is certain that intent was implimented in all possible ways with a few even in place to be openly discovered to help counter rumors. It is very bad and the extent it was funded also points directly to high treason. That we are discovering t... read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
After negative repercussions, Bolsonaro government says Copa America in Brazil “is not guaranteed”RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Chief of Staff Minister Luiz Eduardo Ramos was the only one to speak. The CBF canceled a press conference and declined to comment. The issue is dividing governors and reaches the Supreme Court. Hours after CONMEBOL confirmed through its Twitter account that Brazil would replace Colombia and Argentina as host […] The post After negative repercussions, Bolsonaro government says Copa America in Brazil “is not guaranteed” appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
The Australian Climate Sceptics Blog1 day ago
Climate News - June 2021
*Alan Moran* 1 June 2021 A review and commentary on topical matters concerning the science, economics, and governance associated with climate change developments. Climate Change Science Willis Eschenbach asks “what climate emergency?” Tracking historical data on climate mortalities, hurricanes, rainfall, droughts, ice loss, polar bears and more he shows no adverse effect; he also catalogues the dozens of catastrophes falsely forecast since 1965. Rode and Fishbeck examined 79 ‘apocalyptic’ predictions formulated since 1970 by ‘researchers and activists’ who ‘predict catacl... read more
The Duran1 day ago
Are You In An Abusive Relationship?
The following questions, in no particular order, were extracted from a number of on-line articles by various people. They have been edited minimally. Whatever the expertise or lack thereof of the authors, the thoughtful reader will probably agree this list of symptoms is consistent with someone who is on the wrong end of an abusive […] read more
The Duran1 day ago
Cyberattack Shuts Down Biggest Meat Producer in World, JBS – Cyberpandemic meets Food Supply
The Duran1 day ago
Baltics threaten each other
According to the joint communiqué signed by the Baltic States’ defence ministers on May 24, “the threat picture has become more complicated due to Russia’s unpredictable and opportunistic behaviour.” Once again they underlined the importance of the sustainable development of defence capabilities and ensuring deterrence, the importance of transatlantic relations, and the need for the […] read more
The Rio Times1 day ago
Joinville: from ‘Brazilian Manchester’ to startup hubRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - In Santa Catarina, the industry invests in open innovation and technology labs to attract startups and create a mirror ecosystem for Brazil. Not far from Florianópolis, one of the main innovation hubs in the southern region of the state, Joinville, also in Santa Catarina state, is making great strides in […] The post Joinville: from ‘Brazilian Manchester’ to startup hub appeared first on The Rio Times. read more
ClimateCite1 day ago
Compilation of Henry’s law constants (version 4.0) for water as solventCopernicus.org R. Sander Atmospheric Chemistry Department, Max Planck Institute for Chemistry, P.O. Box 3060, 55020 Mainz, Germany Received: 26 Jun 2014 – Discussion started: 28 Nov 2014 – Revised: 16 Mar 2015 – Accepted: 24 Mar 2015 – Published: 30 Apr 2015 Abstract. Many atmospheric chemicals occur in the gas phase as well as in liquid cloud droplets and aerosol … read more
Econlib1 day ago
Tulsa Under an Economics-of-Politics LensOne hundred years ago today, on May 31 and June 1st, 1921, white mobs descended on a prosperous black enclave of Tulsa, Oklahoma, dubbed “Black Wall Street.” The original purpose was to lynch a black man who was in custody after being accused of raping a white woman. The riots that followed, in which armed […] The post Tulsa Under an Economics-of-Politics Lens appeared first on Econlib . read more
PA Pundits – International1 day ago
Australian Daily Wind Power Generation Data – Monday 31 May 2021By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily wind power generation data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click […] read more
PA Pundits – International1 day ago
NY Times Memorial Day Editorial: Social Gatherings Unpatriotic (Except Protests?)By Clay Waters ~ The Memorial Day edition of the New York Times editorial page led with an obnoxious, elitist essay by Margaret Renkl, a contributing opinion writer based in Nashville. Her attempt at a Memorial Day tribute was rendered worthless by an extraneous condemnation of her fellow Americans for not doing enough to stop […] read more
PA Pundits – International1 day ago
Biden’s Climate Corporate WelfareBy Peter Murphy ~ The Biden administration and several members of Congress are proposing legislation for a National Climate Bank to use federal tax dollars to subsidize and finance “green energy” projects with private sector. The idea of a federal lending vehicle, whether it’s creating a bank or other financing incentive, is nothing new. In […] read more
The National Interest1 day ago
South Korea’s New Aircraft Carrier Is Joining the Asian Naval Race*Peter Suciu* *South Korea, Asia* The protection of South Korean citizens in the event of disaster overseas would be a chief objective of this new warship. *Here's What You Need to Remember: *In addition to the investments in building the warship, which could exceed $1.8 billion, it has been reported that maintenance and operation of the fleet could cost around $180 million annually. However, the force projection and the ability to counter threats from North Korea are certainly worth every penny. The Republic of Korea (South Korea) could be poised to invest $1.8 billion on a new... read more
Dances With Bears1 day ago
RUSSIA THROUGH THE LOOKING-GLASS OF ANGLO-AMERICAN WARBy John Helmer, Moscow @bears_with “Vladimir Putin is not the president of my choice”. This is how the daughter of a powerful apparatchik in Tatarstan begins the book she has just written from London, at a think-tank leading the propaganda war against Russia. The problem for Gulnaz Sharafutdinova (lead image, right), inside her mind, is “the […] read more
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