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Stephen Gowans

Canadian-based writer and foreign policy analyst. His articles can be accessed on his blog.

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Once derided, Gaddafi’s warnings about jihadists now used to justify Mali intervention

by Stephen Gowans

Once derided, Gaddafi's warnings about jihadists now used to justify Mali intervention

21 January 2013
Always on hand when needed, cameleontic jihadists serve as enemies in Mali, friends in Syria, and air force in Libya.

Will Damascus Survive Washington’s Latest Attempt to Impose a Puppet Government on Syria?

by Stephen Gowans

Will Damascus Survive Washington's Latest Attempt to Impose a Puppet Government on Syria?

Ottawa (Canada) | 4 November 2012
Using the same pattern as in each recent war, the United States formed a broad coalition to attack Syria. Bypassing the individual objectives of its allies, Washington has put forward a consensual discourse acceptable to all. But as the war dragged on, the initial plans have been replaced by others. Washington has revealed its cards and its allies are forced to go along. Hillary Clinton’s latest initiative shows that for the U.S. the objective is primarily economic.

Myanmar learns the lesson of Libya

by Stephen Gowans

Myanmar learns the lesson of Libya

21 May 2012
There won’t be any need for the U.S. and the NATO alliance to carpet bomb Myanmar to bring it into the Western fold. According to this Canadian analyst, the Libyan experience must have proven persuasive enough for the Rangoon leaders to dutifully step into line on their own. From a government-controlled economy providing free health care and education to all its citizens, as was the case in Libya under Gaddafi, Myanmar today is gleefully genuflecting before an onslaught of foreign private investors zeroing in to dispossess her.

Syria’s Uprising in Context

by Stephen Gowans

Syria's Uprising in Context

Ottawa (Canada) | 14 February 2012
In this analytical overview, Canadian pundit Stephen Gowans puts his finger on a fundamental aspect which informs on Washington’s real regime change ambitions in Syria. Political dictatorship in Syria is over. However, what does subsist is a state committed to independent, self-directed economic development...hardly the free-enterprise model in line with the interests of overseas banks, investors and corporations.

In Egypt, a New Guard

by Stephen Gowans

In Egypt, a New Guard

Ottawa (Canada) | 13 March 2011
In Egypt, so far not so good despite the recent change of faces. With Egyptian armed forces being a virtual extension of the Pentagon and Washington’s agents preparing to funnel funds to boost pro-US political parties, Steven Gowans doubts that whatever change the Egyptian rebellion will bring about could amount to anything more than a new form of Mubarakism without Mubarak.

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ROK President Lee heats up cold war on Korean peninsula

by Stephen Gowans

ROK President Lee heats up cold war on Korean peninsula

Ottawa (Canada) | 24 December 2010
There are three key facts that place the brinkmanship being played out on the Korean peninsula into perspective. With these facts providing the context, the recent behavior of south Korea is revealed to be that of a local bully acting on behalf of a much larger global one.
Canadian journalist Stephen Gowans dissects the fast-unraveling crisis between the two Koreas.

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Wrong country blamed for artillery exchange on Korean peninsula

by Stephen Gowans

Wrong country blamed for artillery exchange on Korean peninsula

Ottawa (Canada) | 2 December 2010
Ten days after the start of hostilities and despite evidence to the contrary, Western mainstream media continue to portray North Korea as the villain. Foreign policy analyst Stephen Gowans views the ongoing incidents as the last in a series of provocations against North Korea. Keeping Pyongyang under constant military pressure has been part of a long-standing goal of the U.S. - in tandem with its South Korean ally - to bring North Korea to the brink of collapse by pushing Pyongyang into accrued defense spending to the detriment of its economic development.

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In Egypt, a New Guard

Will Damascus Survive Washington’s Latest Attempt to Impose a Puppet Government on Syria?

Myanmar learns the lesson of Libya

Wrong country blamed for artillery exchange on Korean peninsula
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ROK President Lee heats up cold war on Korean peninsula
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Once derided, Gaddafi’s warnings about jihadists now used to justify Mali intervention

Syria’s Uprising in Context