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Mar 18 2026 
The Four Fires: A Future Cast of West Asian Power through a speculative lense – Dynamics
The geopolitical landscape of West Asia is currently undergoing a tectonic shift. What was once a unipolar region dominated by external oversight has fractured into a complex interplay of four distinct powers: the United States, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Iran. Each operates with a unique strategic calculus, driven by differing visions of sovereignty, hegemony, and… Continue reading
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Mar 18 2026 
The Cradle with Victor Gao: “You DARE to invade Iran. Be prepared for the CONSEQUENCES.”
Sharmine Narwani from The Cradle with Victor Gao: “You DARE to invade Iran. Be prepared for the CONSEQUENCES.”
Victor Gao is a Chinese lawyer, international relations expert, and Vice President of the Center for China and Globalization. He is a Chair Professor at Soochow University and previously served as an interpreter for Deng Xiaoping.
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Mar 18 2026 
Peter Koenig interview : China Moves Forward with Solid Economy Backing – Against All External Odds
Peter Koenig Interview on 5 March 2026 with Shenzhen TV on China’s Two Sessions March 2026 – “What are They About?” (Two Sessions 4 to 11 March 2026) 18 March 2026
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The latest Government Work Report has been released.
China delivered sound economic performance in 2025 and has set a growth target of 4.5%-5% for 2026.… Continue reading
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Mar 18 2026 
How ‘cold’ can it be in China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Briefing
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian’s Regular Press Conference on March 17, 2026
Global Times: It’s reported that Trump said he could delay his visit to China if China doesn’t assist with the Strait of Hormuz. What’s China’s response?
Lin Jian: We noted that the U.S. has publicly made clarifications on the misguided media reports, calling them completely… Continue reading
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Mar 18 2026 
The Sirius Report : Globally Everyone Is Jumping The U.S. Ship As Even Washington Realizes Iran War Is A Bridge Too Far
Paul and Ken assess why everywhere across the globe the US is now seen as a pariah state and how this has now spread domestically to the US as many inside the Beltway realize the Iran war is a bridge too far.
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Mar 17 2026 
Prof. Michael Hudson : US control of all military aircraft sold
The following story was been broadcast all over the internet on March 2016, although it seems to have been explained already in 2022.
This is important, because it implies that all U.S. aircraft and presumably other arms have special Stuxnet-like controls enabling the U.S. military to take control of these aircraft in the event that foreign… Continue reading
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Mar 17 2026 
Remarks by Sergey Shoigu : Countering 56 countries waging terror
Sergey Shoigu said that amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, the threat of terrorist attacks against critical infrastructure is becoming “even more imminent and widespread”
YEKATERINBURG, March 17. /TASS/. Russia must now with “the utmost coordination” counter the actions of 56 countries attempting to carry out terrorist attacks and sabotage at critical facilities, Russian Security… Continue reading
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Mar 17 2026 
Mohammad Marandi: “No Truce, No Talks”: Iran SLAMS US Claims as War Drags On
With Nima Alkhorshid of Dialogue Works
Up to the minute.
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Mar 17 2026 
How Iran and China shaped the war chessboard
China’s dual-track response to the US–Israeli war on Iran reflects a broader geopolitical and economic strategy that stretches from the battlefield to the global financial system.
The Cradle
China is officially responding on two parallel tracks to the Epstein Syndicate – or US-Israeli – war on Iran via a diplomatic spokesman and a military spokesman.
Translation: China… Continue reading
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Mar 17 2026 
Russian Ministry of Foreign affairs under the hashtag, No Statute of Limitations
https://t.me/MFARussia/28727
The formal documentation from Russian Foreign affairs tell the history of My Lai (Sơn Mỹ). No Statute of Limitations as a hashtag tells clearly what they think – it is a warning. This historical rendering was immediately followed by a Foreign Affairs Statement, which follows hereunder.
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On March 16, 1968, soldiers… Continue reading
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Mar 17 2026 
Either the continuation of the status quo, or, a new regional order
Marwa Osman
For the first time in decades, the region is facing what could be described as a strategic crossroads: either the continuation of the status quo, defined by American military dominance and the security architecture built around the Israeli entity, or the emergence of a new regional order in which nations in West Asia reclaim… Continue reading
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Mar 16 2026
Prof Hudson, with a short one: Today’s new escalation threat by Trump
Trump has just threatened China to cancel his trip in two weeks if China does NOT join the US to fight against Iran and force the Strait of Hormuz open.
To me, this means a threat that if China doesn’t join the US, “You’re either with us or against us.”
The US will begin sinking ships bound… Continue reading
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Mar 16 2026 
Dmitry Trenin : How should we perceive Trump and US policy?
By Dmitry Trenin, a research professor at the Higher School of Economics and a lead research fellow at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations. He is also a member of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC).
Trump promised “America First”. Instead, the world got America everywhere. Tariff wars, strikes on Iran, pressure on Venezuela, talk of… Continue reading
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Mar 16 2026 
Pepe Escobar & Larry C. Johnson: Trump is LOSING Control – Iran WIPES OUT Strategic Military Targets
With Nima Alkhorshid at Dialogue Works.
First hour is Pepe Escobar and the second hour is Larry Johnson.
