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Argentina. Defy the Creditors and Get Away with It

by Walden Bello

Argentina. Defy the Creditors and Get Away with It

Manila (Philippines) | 15 November 2010
The recent death of Néstor Kirchner has been perceived as a great loss, not only to Argentina but to the region and the world. In May 2003, Kirchner took the reins of a country crushed by its most severe economic crisis and riddled by massive debt. His audacious and successful face-off with the International Monetary Fund showed the world that a country could defy the IMF and live to tell about it.

Systemic Destabilization in Recent American History

9/11, the JFK Assassination, and the Oklahoma City Bombing as a Strategy of Tension

by Peter Dale Scott

9/11, the JFK Assassination, and the Oklahoma City Bombing as a Strategy of Tension

Los Angeles (United States) | 27 April 2013
Scholar and former diplomat Peter Dale Scott compares the events of September 11, the JFK assassination and the Oklahoma City bombing. He exposes the existence and continuity of a "deep state" behind the facade.

Obama Misses the Afghan Exit Ramp

by Ray McGovern

Obama Misses the Afghan Exit Ramp

1 July 2010
Has it occurred to President Barack Obama that Gen. Stanley McChrystal might actually have wanted to be fired — and thus rescued from the current March of Folly in Afghanistan, a mess much of his own making? Ray McGovern examines the question, observing that with "surge" architect General David Petraeus on board, rather than disengaging from Afghanistan, Obama will likely get stuck in an even deeper quagmire.

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The Bilderberg Plan for 2009: Remaking the Global Political Economy

by Andrew G. Marshall

The Bilderberg Plan for 2009: Remaking the Global Political Economy

7 June 2009
The Bilderberg Group conference is the most important meeting in the world, attended each year since 1954 by the world’s most powerful individuals. They meet behind closed doors and their decisions affect every human being on earth, at present and in the future. The step-by-step crafting of a supranational world government has been on their agenda for decades. This year in Greece, they focused on the economic crisis and the threat of a disease pandemic as a means of justifying centralization of power.

Kzrgyzstan

A Russian-Uzbek challenge to the US

by Melkulangara K. Bhadrakumar

A Russian-Uzbek challenge to the US

New Dehli (India) | 23 April 2010
An earlier article published by Voltaire Network, which analyzed the situation in Kyrgyzstan when it was still in turmoil, entertained the possibility that Washington might have had a hand in the events leading to the overthrow of its former lackey. As can be seen below, the Manas military base is clearly not the sole U.S. interest in Kyrgyzstan and developments show that while Washington is beaming at Roza Otunbayeva’s interim Government, Russia and other neighbouring countries are increasingly taking a much dimmer view.

A Bush in sheep’s clothing

by Ali Abunimah

A Bush in sheep's clothing

5 June 2009
A reaction by Ali Abunimah, co-founder of The Electronic Intifada, to Barak Obama’s June 4 speech in Cairo addressing the Muslim world: "Obama’s speech shows little real change. In most regards his analysis maintains flawed American policies."

Russia in the crosshairs

Turkey, Washington’s geopolitical pivot

by F. William Engdahl

Turkey, Washington's geopolitical pivot

17 April 2009
President Barack Obama’s stop in Turkey was hardly an afterthought, a "while I’m in the neighborhood" visit and it was far more momentous than the president’s speech would suggest. For Washington, Turkey today has become a geopolitical “pivot state” which is in the position to tilt the Eurasian power equation towards Washington or significantly away from it, depending on how Turkey develops its ties with Moscow and its role regarding key energy pipelines.

Anglo-Saxon Troops Should Leave Afghanistan

by Andrey Fomin

Anglo-Saxon Troops Should Leave Afghanistan

1 December 2012
Negotiations began last week in Kabul between Afghanistan and the USA on a security agreement regarding the terms for the presence of American troops in the country following the official withdrawl of the foreign contingent in 2014. Evidently, the peacekeeper’s Nobel Laureates already played their role during the second presidential campaign and it is now a case of completely revising President Obama’s declarations in 2009 regarding "a new American strategy in Afghanistan." According to Alexander Knyazev, regional programmes coordinator for the Russian Institute of Oriental Studies, who recently gave an interview to the Russian news agency IA REX, the continued presence of foreign troops in Afghanistan will become a destabilising factor for the security of (...)

The latest “RIP” for Cuba

by Osvaldo Rodriguez Martinez

The latest “RIP” for Cuba

Havana (Cuba) | 23 April 2010
« Newsweek » magazine published in its website what may be called the funeral march of the Cuban Revolution: just another one.

Pirates, Smoke and Mirrors!

The Crisis in Somalia: US-NATO Plans to Control the Indian Ocean

by Rick Rozoff

The Crisis in Somalia: US-NATO Plans to Control the Indian Ocean

Chicago | 6 May 2009
Located in the strategically crucial Horn of Africa on the eastern edge of the continent - adjacent to the Red Sea, Suez Canal and key commercial waterways, Somalia has consistently been at the center of U.S. geopolitical interests in the region since the Cold War years. Presidents have come and gone and client states expediently reshuffled, but the longterm strategy has remained steadfast. Against this backdrop, piracy - whether genuine or manipulated - emerges as a convenient smokescreen to divert attention from the central issue: military control by the United States and NATO of the entire Indian Ocean to insure global energy dominance.

More Global Warming Scandals Implicate IPCC Climate Scientists

by F. William Engdahl

More Global Warming Scandals Implicate IPCC Climate Scientists

Frankfurt (Germany) | 22 January 2010
Only days after the failed Copenhagen Global Warming Summit, yet a new scandal over the scientific accuracy of the UN IPCC 2007 climate report has emerged. Following the major data-manipulation scandals from the UN-tied research center at Britain’s East Anglia University late 2009, the picture emerges of one of the most massive scientific frauds of recent history.

Liberation Theology

A South African Christian response to the Palestinian Kairos Document

A South African Christian response to the Palestinian Kairos Document

Pretoria (South Africa) | 5 April 2010
Over the Easter weekend, more than 60 South African church leaders and lay inter-faith theologians have responded to the Kairos Palestine Document, launched in December 2009 by a group of Palestinian Christians. They unequivocally reject Christian Zionism and theologies that justify the Israeli occupation, endorse the boycott campaign against Israel and denounce the links between the South African and Israeli governments. By comparing parallel experiences, they significantly conclude that conditions for Palestinians are even worse than those prevailing in South African apartheid.

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Negotiating peace or al-Assad’s departure?

Negotiating peace or al-Assad's departure?

11 March 2012
The diplomatic efforts of U.N.-Arab League Special Envoy Kofi Annan, on the one hand, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, on the other hand, are running into the blatant bad faith of Qatar, France and their protégés.
Mr. Annan could not initiate mediation between the Syrian National Council and the Syrian presidency because the SNC demands that President Bashar al-Assad’s should first resign and be replaced by his Vice President. In any event, Kofi Annan was able to meet and speak at length with President al-Assad. The president laid emphasis on the fact that no effort will be successful as long as armed groups continue to foment chaos in the country. On his part, he declared himself open to any constructive proposal. According to the Gulf-based press, Kofi Annan has suffered a setback since he failed to convince al-Assad to resign, but that goal is not part of his mandate.
Lavrov met with his counterparts from the Arab League in Cairo. They agreed on five general (...)

"No democracy under occupation"

Afghanistan: Malalai Joya is an angry woman

by Dominique Bari

Afghanistan: Malalai Joya is an angry woman

9 April 2010
The young Afghan deputy and women’s rights champion was thrown out of parliament for having exposed foreign interference in her country and the worsening violations against women fomented by the continued occupation.

Remarks by Tabaré Vázquez to the 64th UN General Assembly

by Tabaré Vázquez

Remarks by Tabaré Vázquez to the 64th UN General Assembly

New York (USA) | 23 September 2009
Mr. President,
Heads of State and Government,
Distinguished delegates,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
As I did four years ago, I once again extend the greetings of the people and the Government of the Republic of Uruguay to this Assembly, which is the most broadly representative body of today’s world.
All of us who are here are aware of the contrasting realities of the present world; we are conscious that never before has humanity simultaneously been offered so many possibilities and faced so (...)

Russian Aggression Prevention Act of 2014

Russian Aggression Prevention Act of 2014

1 May 2014
Senator Bob Corker
S. 2277
To prevent further Russian aggression toward Ukraine and other sovereign states in Europe and Eurasia, and for other purposes.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 1, 2014
Mr. Corker (for himself, Mr. McConnell, Ms. Ayotte, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Blunt, Mr. Rubio, Mr. McCain, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Graham, Mr. Kirk, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Risch, Mr. Coats, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Portman, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Thune, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Flake, Mr. Johnson of (...)

UK-France declaration on security and defence 2014

UK-France declaration on security and defence 2014

31 January 2014
1. One hundred years ago the UK and France fought together in the First World War. Seventy years ago, our two nations were again side by side to liberate Europe and end the Second World War. This year, we will gather with Allies to commemorate these anniversaries on June 6th in Normandy and on August 15th in Provence.
2. Cooperation between our two nations on security and defence is closer now than at any time since then. As Europe’s principal defence investors, fellow Permanent UN Security (...)

"The art of war"

2014, a good year for NATO

by Manlio Dinucci

2014, a good year for NATO

Rome (Italy) | 31 December 2014
2014 has been the year of resurrection of the Atlantic Alliance, through the coup in Ukraine and the Daesh offensive in Iraq and Syria. These operations organized covertly by NATO, now allow it to replay the scenario of the Cold War. Thus has the US again become the "indispensable power".

Resolution 1990 (2014) from the Council of Europe suspending Russia

Resolution 1990 (2014) from the Council of Europe suspending Russia

Strasbourg (France) | 10 April 2014
Reconsideration on substantive grounds of the previously ratified credentials of the Russian delegation
Parliamentary Assembly
1. On 21 March 2014, two motions for a resolution with regard to the previously ratified credentials of the Russian Federation were submitted to the Parliamentary Assembly. The first one, signed by 74 members, called for the reconsideration, on the basis of Rule 9.1.a of the Rules of Procedure of the Assembly, of the ratified credentials of the Russian delegation (...)

UN Security Council resolution 2014 on Yemen

UN Security Council resolution 2014 on Yemen

21 October 2011
The Security Council,
Recalling its Press Statements of 24 September 2011, 9 August 2011, and 24 June 2011,
Expressing grave concern at the situation in Yemen,
Reaffirming its strong commitment to the unity, sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Yemen,
Welcoming the Secretary-General’s statement of 23 September 2011 urging all sides to engage in a constructive manner to achieve a peaceful resolution to the current crisis,
Welcoming the engagement of the Gulf Cooperation (...)

Consultations on the crash of flight MH17 in eastern Ukraine, July 17, 2014

Consultations on the crash of flight MH17 in eastern Ukraine, July 17, 2014

Moscow (Russia) | 15 October 2020
As you are aware, in July, the Netherlands filed an interstate complaint against Russia with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in connection with the crash of Malaysia Airlines MH17 (a Boeing 777) in 2014. We regard this step as another blow to Russian-Dutch relations and a demonstration by The Hague of its firm intention, in defiance of common sense, to continue the dubious path of putting the blame and responsibility for what happened in the skies over Donbass entirely on Russia. (...)

Statement by Hassan Rohani at the 2014 Summit of CICA

by Hassan Rohani

Statement by Hassan Rohani at the 2014 Summit of CICA

21 May 2014
Mr. President,
Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
At the outset, I would like to congratulate you, Mr. President, on China assuming the presidency of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building in Asia. I am confident that under Presidency of China, CICA will take major steps to promote dialogue and cooperation among member states and will strengthen the deserved role that member states play in reinforcing peace and stability — both regionally and globally. I would also like to (...)

Baghdad calls for the restitution of the territories occupied by the Kurds in 2014

Baghdad calls for the restitution of the territories occupied by the Kurds in 2014

17 September 2016
The Iraqi government has demanded the restitution of the territories occupied by the Kurdish Regional Government in 2014.
In 2014, the attempt to partition Iraq had been coordinated by the United States, Israël, Jordan and Turkey, in agreement with Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The initial plan was for the occupation of al-Anbar by Daesh, and the oil-fields of Kirkuk by the Kurdish Regional Government of Iraq . The Iraqi troops had withdrawn without fighting either Daesh or the Kurds, leaving (...)

Human Rights Record of the United States in 2014

Human Rights Record of the United States in 2014

Beijing (China) | 26 June 2015
State Council Information Office of the People’s Republic of China Foreword
On June 25 local time, the State Department of the United States released its country reports on human rights practices once again, making comments on the human rights situations in many countries while showing not a bit of regret for or intention to improve its own terrible human rights record. Plenty of facts show that, in 2014, the U.S., a self-proclaimed human rights defender, saw no improvements in its existent (...)

Barack Obama’s 2014 State of the Union Address

by Barack Obama

Barack Obama's 2014 State of the Union Address

Washington D. C. (États-Unis) | 29 January 2014
Mr. Speaker,
Mr. Vice President,
members of Congress,
my fellow Americans:
Today in America, a teacher spent extra time with a student who needed it, and did her part to lift America’s graduation rate to its highest level in more than three decades. An entrepreneur flipped on the lights in her tech startup, and did her part to add to the more than 8 million new jobs our businesses have created over the past four years. (Applause.) An autoworker fine-tuned some of the best, most (...)

Charter of the United Nations, ratified on 26 june 1945

Charter of the United Nations, ratified on 26 june 1945

San Francisco (USA) | 26 June 1945
PREAMBLE
We the Peoples of the United Nations Determined
to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war, which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind, and
to reaffirm faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations large and small, and
to establish conditions under which justice and respect for the obligations arising from treaties and other sources of international law can (...)

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Patriarch Raï in Damascus for a historical visit

Patriarch Raï in Damascus for a historical visit

Beirut (Lebanon) | 11 February 2013
Patriarch Raï in Damascus for a historical visit
By Pierre Khalaf
The Patriarch of the Maronite Church, Bechara Rai, has definitely turned the page of a decades-old dispute with Syria, by heading to Damascus to attend the inauguration of the new Greek Orthodox Patriarch, Yuhanna Yazigi. This religious and pastoral visit has an undeniable political dimension and it would not have happened without the encouragement of the Vatican that recommended to the heads of both Churches, Maronite and (...)

Speech by Cuba’s First Vice-President, José Ramón Machado Ventura, at the 16th Non-Aligned Movement Summit

Speech by Cuba's First Vice-President, José Ramón Machado Ventura, at the 16th Non-Aligned Movement Summit

Tehran (Iran) | 30 August 2012
Mister President,
We thank the government and people of the Islamic Republic of Iran for organizing this important Summit Conference and for the warm hospitality given to our delegation. On behalf of President Raúl Castro Ruz, the people and government of the Republic of Cuba, we wish you all success in leading the Movement during the next three years and reiterate Cuba’s total support.
Please allow me to also express our sincere condolences to the Iranian people and government for the loss (...)

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi’s opening speech of the XVI Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement

Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi's opening speech of the XVI Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement

Tehran (Iran) | 26 August 2012
At the outset, I would like to warmly welcome you to the Islamic Republic of Iran and to this important meeting. We are greatly honored to be entrusted with the responsibility of hosting the NAM Summit and assuming the NAM Chairmanship for a challenging and momentous time to our countries.
The hosting of the Summit by the Islamic Republic of Iran would be the culmination of our active membership of the Movement in the past three decades, in the course of which we have made every effort to (...)

5th Leaders’ Summit on North American Relations Joint Statement

5th Leaders' Summit on North American Relations Joint Statement

3 June 2009
QUÉBEC CITY, June 3rd 2009
On June 3rd 2009, Canadian provincial premiers and Mexican and US state governors gathered for the 5th Leaders’ Summit on North American Relations, in order to exchange views about various measures aimed at boosting North American competitiveness and enhancing trilateral cooperation.
Coinciding with the 15th anniversary of the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the Summit was an opportunity for the Leaders to:
review NAFTA’s track (...)

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