The same intel “folks” who brought to you babies pulled from incubators by “evil” Iraqis as well as non-existent WMDs are now peddling the notion that North Korea has produced a miniaturized nuclear warhead

Pepe Escobar
Trump and Chancellor Angela Merkel will definitely be on a collision course at the G-20, with Merkel emphasizing discussions on climate change, refugees and no trade protectionism, much to Trump’s disgust
The National People’s Congress in Beijing made it clear that China in the 21st century as led by Xi Jinping now relies,…
Let’s cut to the chase: Ankara 2016 is not Sarajevo 1914. This is not a prelude to WWIII. Whoever plotted the assassination…
Trump may throw Taiwan at the table, but Beijing is already playing another game entirely
What Duterte is gaming at is pure realpolitik; if he prevails, he will be able to deftly play the US against China to the benefit of Filipino interests
US global hegemony must always be perceived as an irremovable force of nature, like death and taxes
In the end, it’s the Goddess of the Market that rules it all – prizing efficiency, growth and endless cash flow
Non-stop back room deals are in progress as we speak. The only certainty ahead is the assassination of democratic and constitutional rights and the smashing of social programs
It’s not only China vs. the US in the South China Sea. Few in the West realize that two completely different, intersecting…