Biden is pledging his full support for NATO, after four years of Trump’s criticism over how much the US contributed. But while the alliance still hasn’t made Ukraine an official member, it is largely seen as serving Washington’s interests—and that comes at a price…
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With everything going on in the world, the US and its allies couldn’t stop talking about two of their favorite targets—China and Russia—during the latest G-7 Summit…
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Russia and China are increasingly becoming more self-sufficient and less reliant on the US Dollar—as Washington continues to increase tensions by imposing sanctions…
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The same members of the Biden Admin who are now claiming they are justified in bombing Syria—were the first to criticize Trump for doing the same, and to question the president’s legal authority to attack the sovereign nation…
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NEW: As Biden indicates he has no plans to lift Trump’s sanctions and follow through on his campaign promise to return to the 2015 Nuclear Deal, Iran is suggesting it could also change its commitments and pursue the creation of a nuclear weapon…
Iran’s intelligence minister said, “If a cat is cornered, it may show a kind of behavior that a free cat would not. If Iran is pushed in that direction, then it wouldn’t be Iran’s fault but those who pushed it.”
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“It’s a dark day when Britain is insisting on continuing to sell weapons into a war that even the government of the United States of America can no longer stomach.” — Former UK MP George Galloway
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Biden has confirmed he has no plans to lift sanctions on Iran in an effort to restore the 2015 Nuclear Deal—while Iran says they will comply with the deal once again when the US makes the first move…
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Iran is accusing the US of creating “insecurity and instability” in the Middle East, as the Biden Admin pledges to keep troops in the region, accuses Russia of paying bounties to the Taliban with no evidence and won’t say whether it will respect the Afghanistan peace deal…
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The Biden Admin is increasing tensions with China for the first time—increasing US Military presence in the South China Sea, vowing to increase relations with Taiwan despite warnings from Beijing, and continuing the aggressive policies championed by the Trump Admin…
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Biden’s pick to lead USAID, Samantha Power, is known for her Hawkish policies, which include begging President Obama to bomb Syria and ramp up efforts to overthrow Assad, and supporting the overthrow of Gaddafi that has been disastrous for Libya…
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President Trump is set to announce new sanctions against Syria, as part of a renewed attempt by the US to overthrow Assad. He will be handing the reigns over to Biden—the guy who championed arming “moderate rebels” in a disastrous program that helped extremist groups thrive…
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The US has been quick to claim Venezuela’s latest election results are not legitimate, after the Trump Administration threatened to impose sanctions on members of the opposition if they participated…
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The Washington Post Editorial Board is calling for Biden to call out what they refer to as Russia’s ‘Secret War’ on the US—by providing examples that have been widely debunked…
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After nearly two decades of waging wars in the Middle East as part of the “War on Terror,” the US Military is now claiming it needs to keep troops in Iraq and Afghanistan in order to prevent attacks on those troops from Iran, in retaliation for the attacks the US and its allies have carried out against Iran…
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The NATO Alliance is naming Russia as its “Chief Threat” until 2030, in a new report, while the US continues to criticize both Russia and China for taking steps to modernize their militaries—despite the fact that Washington still has the world’s largest military, by far…
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The Pentagon claims a Navy warship successfully intercepted a mock ICBM for the first time. But while this technology is presented as a way to prevent North Korea from attacking the US, questions remain about how it will impact tensions with Russia, China and Iran…
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Venezuela has passed new “anti-blockade” legislation aimed at undermining US sanctions that allows President Maduro to sign confidential oil deals with private firms and foreign nations…
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Venezuelan President Maduro called out the US for its campaign to remove him from power, which has included massive sanctions against his country and his closest allies, and funding to prop up his opposition…
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The Trump Administration is calling for the restoration of all UN sanctions against Iran—while China and Russia call out the US for speaking for the UN and acting beyond its legal limits…
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Tensions have continued to increase between the US and China as Beijing claims it has proof of Washington’s fly planes coming too close to home, and the US tries to force the sell-off of TikTok…
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As the United States approaches the 19th anniversary of the launch of the “War on Terror,” a new report is giving insight for the first time into just how many people have been displaced—and they say 37 million is a conservative estimate…
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The United Nations Security Council has voted to reject a resolution submitted by the US that aimed to extend the current arms embargo on Iran indefinitely, as the FBI announces it will help investigate the deadly explosion in Lebanon, and Iran warns about the dangers of Western interference…
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The Trump Administration is justifying its plan to train proxy forces in order to seize Syrian oil by saying it falls under their “Counter-ISIS Train and Equip” Fund—just a few years after the Obama Administration’s failed “Train and Equip” program to work with “moderate” rebels…
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The “I Am Vanessa Guillen” Bill aims to create an independent third party to which members of the US Military can report claims of sexual assault and harassment, as calls to close the Fort Hood Army base where she was murdered increase, amid several suspicious deaths in recent months…
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The US and Australia are planning to ramp up military exercises in the South China Sea—putting them in direct conflict with Beijing—as the Trump Administration calls for its allies to “put pressure” on China…
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While Democrats and Republicans are uniting to call for action against Russia over anonymous claims from an unverified report, they had nothing to say about the devastating corruption documented by named sources in the Afghanistan Papers…
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Israel is calling for the US to enact “snapback sanctions” against Iran, which would essentially mean that Washington would be punishing the country now for actions it thinks they might carry out in the future…
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Not only have the claims from the New York Times been denied by all sides it alleged were involved, but the article fails to take into account the events that were happening in Afghanistan at the time. If we want to talk about who was actually pursuing peace, there is no debate…
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Tensions in the skies appear to be increasing again, as the United States intercepts another fleet of Russian bombers, off the coast of Alaska. But while the US claims the flight was too close for comfort, Russia claims it went according to schedule…
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Just two days after the first deadly clashes in decades between China and India, both countries are calling for a peaceful resolution. But the violence also comes at a time when the US has strengthened its relationship with India, and has seen increased tensions with China…
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More than 17 years after the US invaded Iraq, Washington now claims it plans to withdraw troops and end its permanent military presence—as long as the Iraqi government continues to follow its demands…
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While the US has repeatedly declared its support for Juan Guaido and warned against his arrest over the last year, the Venezuelan government has referred to Guaido as a “fugitive from justice” and accused him of hiding in a diplomatic location…
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Washington is already condemning the proposal, hours after Beijing unveiled its plan to impose stricter national security measures on Hong Kong, which would specifically target acts of treason and sedition…
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During a remote UN Security Council hearing, the US denied accusations that it was behind the latest failed coup in Venezuela and attempted to place the blame on Russia for questioning the Trump Administration’s claims…
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Two of the countries that have been the subject of rigorous sanctions from the United States are now working together. As Iran ships fuel to Venezuela, the US is reportedly looking for ways to intervene, which could signal a new conflict amid increased tensions…
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Despite previous progress on a massive trade deal, increasing tensions over the coronavirus and accusations from the Trump Administration that China is withholding information, have sparked concerns that it could be the start of a new Cold War…
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Oil prices are on the rise again, with the global benchmark surging nearly 40 percent on Thursday, after hitting a 21-year low earlier this week—reminding the world of the power that comes with even the prospect of an international conflict…
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While the top US general in Afghanistan has admitted that the war cannot be won militarily, the latest claims of continued bombing by the US raise questions about just what Washington is accomplishing, as the longest war in US History continues…
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While the world focuses on the battle for the “last rebel stronghold” between the Syrian government and Turkish-backed militants, President Trump continues to brag that the US is only leaving troops in Syria to seize the country’s oil…
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A new audit from the Defense Department reveals that the Pentagon “lost track” of more than $715 million dollars in weapons and equipment that was meant to be used in the fight against ISIS. But this is not the first time this has happened…
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While the US has allowed Chevron to continue business in Venezuela, the Trump Administration could find itself in an entirely new conflict, as reports claim it is considering sanctions against Russia’s top oil producer for also doing business in Venezuela…
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The US has deployed its first low-yield nuclear warhead, and while the Pentagon claims it will keep Americans safe by making the breakout of nuclear war less likely, critics are warning it could actually do the opposite.
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Pompeo’s tour of Central Asia was dedicated to what he described as nations that want to be “sovereign and independent,” but need Washington’s help in order to achieve that status…
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Trump announced his “deal of the century” for peace between Israel and Palestine—but it is reliant on Israel’s conditions, and no Palestinian representatives were involved in the talks…
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While the US is now claiming the goal is to focus on the safety of American troops, the latest protests calling for the US to withdraw along with the Iraqi parliament’s own vote to expel foreign troops, has left many wondering if the safest path for US forces is the one that leads home…
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US Central Command is now saying 11 soldiers were injured by retaliatory strikes from Iran, as the country’s supreme leader criticizes the US for claiming to support the Iranian people, while implementing heavy sanctions that hit the civilians the hardest…
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In response to reports citing anonymous US officials who claim a Ukrainian plane was hit by an Iranian missile and Trump’s claim that he has “suspicions” about the crash, Iran is calling the allegations “illogical rumors.”
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Under the Constitution, only Congress has the power to declare war—but the recent spree of bombing campaigns in Iraq is the latest US military action justified by a resolution that was passed more than 18 years ago…
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2019 has been a landmark year for protests around the world, and much of the focus has been on Hong Kong, where the United States shown support for the demonstrations and voiced criticism of China’s response…
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Turkey is now firing back after US senators showed support for legislation that would hit Washington’s NATO ally with sanctions over its recent military offensive in Syria, and its purchase of Russia’s S-400 defense system…
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