As Isarael’s political leadership hardens its determination to impose its will upon multiple locations by military means, it is reshaping global politics. Israel’s actions are influencing the political landscapes of nations, especially those of the western world. Continue reading Israel’s escalating violence exposes its gaping weakness
France is entering into a new phase in its political crisis. Embattled president Emmanuel Macron continues to hold out on allowing last month’s election victors to form a government. France is now effectively without a government.
On Monday Macron slammed the door on allowing a New Popular Front (NFP) coalition government, despite the Front having secured the biggest vote. Headed by France Unbowed and includes The Greens, Communist Party, and what’s left of the Socialist Party. Continue reading France heads for a new crisis as Macron continues to block the election winners
Sunjeev Bery says (The Intercept 22 August 2024) breaking this cynical cycle requires getting honest about Biden and Harris’s roles in this blood-soaked charade. Washington talks peace while continuing to support Israel’s killing through military and diplomatic support. The so-called peace plan now being put forward is no peace plan but a cynical means to set the ground to justify more aggression. Sunjeev Bery is a foreign policy analyst and human rights advocate. Continue reading The U.S.-Led Ceasefire Talks Are Just Buying More Time for Israel’s Genocide
Washington supported ultra-right elements unleash a wave of violence, as part of an orchestrated campaign against the election of Nicolas Maduro. They have targeted hospitals, schools, railway stations, and forced drivers out of cars to torch them. The they targeted, political rivals, their homes, and families. This is to back their claim that the 28 July presidential election was rigged. Continue reading Venezuelans mobilise to support election of Nicolas Maduro
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump yesterday made big news. It’s a significant event with great potential for the political elite and the big media associated with it, to manipulate and use to crack down on American society. To target certain sections of the population even more than they are now. Continue reading Attempted killing of Trump brings new danger to the United States
Donald Trump has been convicted of a list of felonies. Don’t expect him to be locked up. In fact, his convictions will help him to become President of the United Sates for the second time. Trump and his backers know how to use spectacle, and the convictions are being used to portray him as a victim of a powerful elite controlling government, the law, and society. Continue reading Donald Trump represents the elite and not the people
The slaughter in Gaza brought about by Israeli bombs and bullets has resulted in a horrific death toll of civilians, of which more than half are children and women. The attacks clearly target the civilian population rather than combatants.
Another major casualty has been the standing of western governments. They project themselves as the champions of democracy and humanitarianism. But they are revealed as the greatest enablers of denying basic rights to a besieged population. Their enabling and arms support for Israel’s bloodletting denies regarding Palestinians being treated as human beings, rather than vermin to be disposed of. Continue reading Reaction to Gaza slaughter eposes the hypocrisy of western governments
Two days ago, Julian Assange scored an important win in London, where the High Court ruled that his legal team have the right to lodge an appeal against the attempt by Washington to extradite him to the United States, continuing mistreatment, and life imprisonment. This is big time global news because of its potential implications. Continue reading Campaign has won Julian Assange’s right to appeal
Last week, German government worked overtime to prevent a conference organised by Jewish organisations from taking place. Outright lies were used to justify suppression of free speech, and it attracted little comment from the governments and media of western nations. Is this a glimpse of where are heading towards? Continue reading Conference to support Palestinians violently shut down in Germany
