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Empire in Decline: How the Trump Presidency and Forever Wars Will Destroy US Imperium

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How Did Israeli Forces Slip Through? Officials in Lebanon Question German Role in Kidnapping Raid

The kidnapping of Lebanese sea captain Imad Amhaz by Israeli forces has prompted Beirut to seek answers, with questions mounting over whether Germany quietly supported or overlooked the operation.

Robert Inlakesh
بواسطة Robert Inlakesh
Imad Amhaz Feature photo

On Nov. 1, an Israeli special forces unit conducted a naval landing operation in northern Lebanon, abducting a Lebanese sea captain whom they accused of being a "senior Hezbollah operative." The failure to detect the Israeli boats has led to speculation that Germany may have facilitated the military operation. The high-profile Israeli mission to

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Biden’s Last Minute US-Saudi Deal Could Open Door Nuclear Arms Race

With a new defense pact in the works, Biden’s push to finalize a US-Saudi alliance risks entangling America in volatile conflicts and heightening nuclear tensions in the Middle East.

Robert Inlakesh
بواسطة Robert Inlakesh
U.S.-Saudi security agreement Feature photo

A recent report suggests that quiet negotiations are underway between Riyadh and Washington as the two nations work toward securing a U.S.-Saudi security agreement before President Biden’s term concludes. The initiative appears aimed at establishing what Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dubbed “the new Middle East.” Before the

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Trump Wins: What Is Next for America and the World?

With Trump set to assume the presidency once again, critical questions emerge about his platform and the Democratic Party’s future. What impact will this have on global geopolitics? Don’t miss tonight’s State of Play for insights into these pivotal developments.

Greg Stoker
بواسطة Greg Stoker
Greg Stoker Ep 32 Feature photo

Donald J. Trump is president yet again, and while the focus must shift toward the future, the only rational response to Trump’s victory is radical action. An autopsy of the Harris campaign’s failures can provide valuable insights into the course forward. The DNC and Harris campaign relied heavily on appeals to figures like former Vice President

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Jill Stein: Democrats Would Rather Lose the Election Than Stop A Genocide

“There is an unstoppable uprising going on. And however far we get, people are not going to stop. This is not just for the election,” Green Party Presidential candidate Jill Stein told MintPress: “The fight will not be over, no matter what. This is a long-term battle, and it is so uplifting to see how ready people are to be in it for the long haul.”

Mnar Adley
بواسطة Mnar Adley
Jill Stein Interview Feature photo

There is an unstoppable uprising going on. And however far we get, people are not going to stop. This is not just for the election,” Green Party Presidential candidate Jill Stein told MintPress Director Mnar Adley: “The fight will not be over, no matter what. This is a long-term battle, and it is so uplifting to see how ready people are to be in it

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From Promise to Peril: Israel’s Ground Invasion of Lebanon is Unraveling

As the Israeli military grapples with fierce resistance and internal discord, the ambitions of the invasion remain unfulfilled.

Robert Inlakesh
بواسطة Robert Inlakesh
Hezbollah Feature photo

On Oct. 1, Israel announced a limited ground invasion in southern Lebanon. Now, a month and roughly 100 soldier casualties later, Israeli officials appear to be searching for an exit, insisting that their goals have been fulfilled. At the outset, Israeli officials described the ground invasion as “limited, localized, and targeted,” with the

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