Geopolitics
Neofascism, Imperialism, War, and Revolution in the Middle East – Interview w/ Gilbert Achar
Interesting perspectives on where the world is today and where it’s going. In ‘International Viewpoint’. Read the article HERE.
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EU politics
Klaus Lundström – In Sweden, Militarism Is on the Rise
‘Sweden long rejected militarism, even offering government funding to peace movements. Yet since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the political mood has changed abruptly, with a witch hunt launched against activists who oppose the country’s embrace […]
Geopolitics
Kyiv Independent – Mobilization gridlock: How politics, policy, and public opinion are shaping Ukraine’s war effort
While front-line units are stretched thin, politicians dodge responsibility for an increasingly unpopular draft Read Article HERE Photo: Government of Ukraine
Geopolitics
The Cradle: Trump gains control of Zangezur corridor after brokering Azerbaijan-Armenia peace deal
Washington says the strategic land corridor on Iran’s border will be called the ‘Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity’ Read Article HERE
Geopolitics
Al Jazeera: UK police arrest 466 people at Palestine Action protest in London
Critics say ban on activist group stifles freedom of speech and assembly and aims to curb pro-Palestine demonstrations. Read Article HERE
Climate Crisis
Jason Hickel: “Degrowth is a gateway into socialist thought for the 21st century”
“Our governments are not dealing with the ecological crisis because they are capitalist. So, it is capitalism that must be overcome.” Read Article HERE This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International […]
Geopolitics
Ukrainska Pravda; Russia hits oil depot belonging to Azerbaijani company SOCAR in Ukraine, injuring employees
Russia launched five Shahed attack drones on an oil depot belonging to the Azerbaijani oil company SOCAR in Ukraine’s Odesa Oblast on the night of 7-8 August 2025, causing a fire and damaging a diesel […]
Geopolitics
United Nations: Gaza: “Never again” giving way to endless decimation of displaced Palestinians, warn UN experts
A group of UN experts* today decried Israel’s escalation of its genocidal campaign against the Palestinian people in Gaza, while calling on the international community to end its complicity in the face of Israeli atrocities […]
Economics
DeStatis – German Recession: Production in June 2025: -3.6% on the same month a year earlier
Production in industry June 2025 (in real terms, provisional): -1.9% on the previous month (seasonally and calendar adjusted) -3.6% on the same month a year earlier (calendar adjusted) May 2025 (in real terms, revised): -0.1% […]
Geopolitics
France 24: Twelve-day war: Impact of Iran’s strikes censored by Israel
A month after the end of the conflict between Iran and Israel, the damage caused by the Islamic republic remains unclear largely because of Israeli censorship. Images analysed by the FRANCE 24 Observers team show […]