Monstrosity in the Mediterranean before which Spain humiliates itself 

Why does Spain allow, applaud, and humiliate itself in the face of this unbridled Trumpist bullying that, so clearly and dangerously, could lead us to a third, and final, (atomic) war? What nobody understands is why an army of gorillas is sailing in our Mediterranean (https://as.com/…/el-buque-de-guer…) dedicated to threatening everyone, bombing left and right, directly… Read More Monstrosity in the Mediterranean before which Spain humiliates itself 

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Gaza ‘temporary’ ceasefire line could become permanent new border

NB: Two weeks into the ceasefire, more than 20 Palestinians are still being killed on average each day, many of them close to the yellow line. Consequently, very few of the displaced are returning to the area under Israeli control. Settler colonialism and ethnic cleansing continue, aided and abetted by the US and UK. They… Read More Gaza ‘temporary’ ceasefire line could become permanent new border

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Chris Hedges: The National Press Club of Australia, caving to the Israel lobby, cancels my talk on our betrayal of Palestinian Journalists

 October 4, 2025  I was scheduled to give a talk at the National Press Club of Australia on October 20 called “The Betrayal of Palestinian Journalists.” It was to focus on the amplification of Israeli lies in the press, which most reporters know are lies, betraying Palestinian colleagues who are slandered, targeted and killed by Israel. But,… Read More Chris Hedges: The National Press Club of Australia, caving to the Israel lobby, cancels my talk on our betrayal of Palestinian Journalists

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Reversing the American brain drain: Is the Indian government’s scheme enough?

This officially sanctioned system of privileges will breed resentment among those who have spent their lives in those institutions and have a potentially demoralising impact in the long term. A “substantial set-up grant” only makes the funds available. Procurement is another story altogether. Shobhit Mahajan A recent newspaper report (IE, October 22, ) mentions that… Read More Reversing the American brain drain: Is the Indian government’s scheme enough?

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Hundreds of prominent Jews and Israelis urge world powers to hold Israel accountable ‘for Gaza atrocities’

‘What’s happening in Gaza and the occupied territories is not Judaism – it’s a horrific religious and fanatic mutation. We must stand against it, speak truth to power, and refuse to be silenced‘ An open letter, signed by at least 460 Jewish and Israeli intellectuals, celebrities and political figures, calls on the UN and heads… Read More Hundreds of prominent Jews and Israelis urge world powers to hold Israel accountable ‘for Gaza atrocities’

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The Demise of the Two-State Solution: The Assassination of Count Folke Bernadotte

Until recently, the West has pledged in the name of a two-state model in the partitioned Israel/ Palestine. But it has been replaced by a unitary state that is decreasingly secular and democratic. In retrospect, the two-state solution died in Jerusalem on September 17, 1948. See a documentary history of Count Bernadotte Dr. Dan Steinbock… Read More The Demise of the Two-State Solution: The Assassination of Count Folke Bernadotte

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India Under Modi: Shrinking Democracy, Growing Inequalities

Narendra Modi’s decade in power has seen an erosion of democracy alongside soaring inequality. While religious nationalism diverts public attention, the super-rich add to their wealth. Economic performance remains lacklustre, welfare spending stagnant, and authoritarian tactics silence dissent. Atul Kohli; Kanta Murali —Growing economic inequalities under Congress governments after 1991 fractured the party’s voter base,… Read More India Under Modi: Shrinking Democracy, Growing Inequalities

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