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By now, it is almost impossible to honestly defend the humane facade of the USās post-War foreign policy. The Truman Doctrine of…
On July 14, at a summit in Orlando, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Director Terrance Cole declared that Mexican cartels and the Mexican government…
This was certainly an occasion when the mouse roared. At least the threatened lion thought so, if the latest hysteria-streaked US State…
The Constitution gives Congress the powers to declare war and authorize military force, but the American empire gives the president the first…
The Israelis had their jaws dropping and dragging on the grounds. The Saudis were cock-a-hoop. The Trump administration remains, as it always…
On July 22, the House of Representatives approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), H.R. 8800, for fiscal year 2027, which includes a…
Section 219 of the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) has received much less attention than it deserves. This initiative would transform…
When the Office of the United States Trade Representative recently announced proposed tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 global…
On July 10, President Donald Trump announced something that should have stopped Washington in its tracks: The United States would continue negotiations…
There are just over three weeks left before Abelardo De La Espriella takes office as Colombiaās new president, despite the numerous allegations…
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