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Peter Symonds

Member of the WSWS International Editorial Board.

2 articles

Clinton in Burma: Another US move against China

by Peter Symonds

3 December 2011

For all its claims to be promoting democracy and human rights, the Obama administration’s mooted talks with the Burmese generals aim to counter China’s footing in the country. As part of a broad diplomatic offensive being waged by the Obama administration throughout Asia, Hillary Clinton’s (...)

Act of war

Harsh new US penalties against Iran

by Peter Symonds

5 July 2010

If fully enforced, the new U.S. sanctions against Iran will potentially destroy the country’s economy. Killing several birds with one stone, the punitive measures will also impact some of Washington’s other rivals and are likely to pinch some of its allies as well. Whereas the Obama (...)