Geopolitics
Middle East Eye: Libya reels from assassination, oil strikes and central bank turmoil
The violence has shaken claims of stability and placed further pressure on Libya’s divided authorities Read Article HERE Photo: Screen Grab
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Austerity
Politico – Greece’s aging power grid blamed for catastrophic wildfires
This is the consequences of the EU destroying a country’s public infrastructure through austerity. Read the article HERE.
National Politics
Dave Kellaway – The battle for the beaches in Italy
A number of Southern European countries are at risk of being overtaken by mass tourism to the point that what made them beautiful and enjoyable places to live completely disappears. In ‘International Viewpoint’. Read the […]
Geopolitics
Anatol Lieven – Mutual Delusion
Fantasies all around in the seemingly never-ending Ukraine War. In New Left Review’s ‘Sidecar’. Read the article HERE.
Geopolitics
DropSite News – Trump “low-keys” Iran; Netanyahu rejects BoP plan for Gaza; Ukraine kills 13 in strike targeting Russian refinery
Update on important global developments, especially in the Middle East. Read the article HERE.
Geopolitics
Larry C. Johnson: Iran Holds Firm on the Strait of Hormuz
Although Donald Trump insists that the Strait of Hormuz is open, it ain’t. There are no direct talks between Iran and US representatives. In fact, it looks like Pakistan’s attempt at mediation is going nowhere. […]
Fake News
The Cradle: Wikipedia co-founder says encyclopedia ‘compromised’ by CIA
Larry Sanger accused the CIA and it’s allies of editing articles for years to spread propaganda Read Article HERE
Economics
The Kyiv Independent: Russian attacks on critical Ukrainian energy infrastructure destroy key facilities ahead of winter
Russian attacks against Ukraine on Aug. 7 targeted critical energy sites operated by state oil and gas company Naftogaz, shutting down production at several facilities, the firm reported. The targeted sites were owned by the […]
Geopolitics
Middle East Eye: Saudi Arabia’s last major oil route comes under Houthi pressure
Attacks on Saudi ships have had a limited impact so far, but an escalation towards the north of the waterway could increase economic pressure on the kingdom Read Article HERE Photo: Screen Grab
Economics
Larry C. Johnson: Even If the Strait of Hormuz Opens, the Damage to the Persian Gulf Energy Infrastructure is Enormous
However, let’s assume that an agreement is reached on Friday and that oil and LNG tankers are allowed to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz. Even if a deal is struck, it will […]