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Jul 02 2026 
From the Social Contract to the Washington Agreement: How has the Lebanese Authority lost its legitimacy
Confronting the resistance has become the priority of the Lebanese state, while the Israeli occupation has remained, in a transformation that was considered a coup against the function of the state and the social contract
Radwan Mortada at The Cradle Arabic
Translated with in-browser translation.
The legitimacy of the state is not a permanent status granted… Continue reading
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Jul 02 2026 
Building a New Development Theory from the Global South
3 – Silk Road Manufacturing: An Alternative Path to Globalisation
Since the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) was proposed in 2013, China’s manufacturing sector has explored international markets and integrated into the global economic cycle. Concurrently, industrialised countries like the United States have sought to maintain their economic dominance by leveraging technological hegemony, control over upstream… Continue reading
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Jul 02 2026 
China vs. United States – Two Historic Anniversaries – Two Different Destinations
By Peter Koenig
Today, 1st of July 2026, is the 105th Anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party (CPC). This coming Saturday, 4th of July, is the 250th Anniversary of the United States Independence. Two Historic Anniversaries of the world’s two strongest economies – two different directions.
China has achieved her greatness in science and… Continue reading
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Jul 02 2026 
Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Iran Just Shattered America’s Strategic Advantage
with Nima Alkorshid at Dialogue Works
Prof. Wolff makes a fascinating comparison between our times and the times running up to the 1stWW. Don’t miss it!
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Jul 02 2026 
Remember the Board of Peace? aka the Board of Palestinian internment camps
Its now rising. A reminder. We hear of a new security and defense structure for West Asia. It is noticeable that ALL the countries that are rumored to be part of this bloc, signed up to the Board of Peace. Yes, Pakistan, the ‘Great Negotiator’ is part of the Board of… Continue reading
