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Aug 21 2026 Pyongyang dismisses Trump’s ‘goodwill gesture,’ says military drills with Seoul ‘still provocative’
Trump is seeking a meeting with Kim Jong Un as the US and South Korea carry out annual military drills rehearsing an invasion of North Korea
The Cradle
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) dismissed US President Donald Trump’s move to significantly reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, while casting doubt on the president’s claim… Continue reading
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Aug 20 2026 Looking for a Global South Marx and a Global South Jung
Now for something completely different.
We had a short discussion on Sovereignista and I said that I am not aware of true Global South writers, analyists and academicians that are ‘paracido’, equal and similar to Jung and Marx and Global South focused. There are major differences between the peoples. Not as massive as with the Chinese… Continue reading
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Aug 20 2026 Michael Hudson: The West’s Financial System on the Brink of Collapse
With Glen Diesen
Prof. Michael Hudson, a world-renowned classical economist, discusses the history of finance and why the West’s financial system is on the brink of collapse.
Slightly more academic than usual – from ancient to today. What is the role of a ruler? This is awesome!
As you listen to Michael, give a thought… Continue reading
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Aug 20 2026 Seun Foo : Bessent Pulls the TRIGGER as China-Japan DUMP $68B US Bonds – Unthinkable Buybacks Begin
In a shocking move, the US Treasury has officially doubled their bond buyback program to save the debt market. However, this is collapsing the dollar and sending gold prices soaring. In addition to that mess, China and Japan are dumping even more treasuries than before. Here’s what you must know.
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Aug 19 2026 The Sirius Report : U.S. Desperate Measures In The U.S. Bond Markets To Prevent Collapse
Paul and Ken assess recent US Treasury Market developments and provide 20 fundamental reasons why there are now desperate measures to prevent market collapse and the implementation of QE to infinity.
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Aug 19 2026 Laith Marouf: Heavy Hezbollah-Israel Clashes in Southern Lebanon
With Nima Alkorshid – Dialogue Works
The destruction across the area the last 24 hour is unbelievable. It is a similar situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Nima speaks about the attacks into Syria and Laith provides an update.
BREAKING: Apartheid Israel doesn't just fake content to cover its crimes; it… Continue reading
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Aug 19 2026 The Cradle : West Asia Slips Out of Washington’s Grip. WAR Cannot Reverse That
Live coverage of the war on Iran. Updates, analysis, and the latest developments as the conflict escalates across the region. A wonderful and energetic conversation.
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Aug 19 2026 Brian Berletic : US War on Multipolarism: Turning the Gameboard Over
https://x.com/BrianJBerletic/status/2089910830603342101
“At stake is either a world in which nations accelerate into the future under a balance of power between nations or stagnate under the domination of a single nation willing to obstruct or even destroy human progress in order to maintain dominance over whatever remains.”
(NOTE: X censors many links previously banned by Twitter & the… Continue reading
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Aug 19 2026 Russian strategic commentary from our Group of Friends
S, 18 Aug 2026:
Russia is considering rail routes to the Indian Ocean through Iran, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin says risks at the Bosphorus and Strait of Hormuz mean Moscow needs alternative access to India. The objective is to preserve trade if a chokepoint closes or Western-controlled maritime services are withdrawn.
Western… Continue reading
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Aug 19 2026 Venezuela : Under siege
The Venezuelan people are slowly recovering after the massive two earthquakes and are already out in the streets. It is time to stand in solidarity with Venezuela, and not rejoice in their new colonization. Venezuela is under colonial siege. Prof Wolff talks about the subordination of feudalism, because of the greased wheel that colonialism provides.
Colonialism… Continue reading
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Aug 19 2026 Russia and Myanmar visit – multipolarity grows
Russia and Myanmar have strengthened financial ties, with two-thirds of bilateral transactions now conducted in rubles, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Russian companies are ready to participate in geological exploration for hydrocarbon production in Myanmar, including offshore projects, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
“Energy is an important area of cooperation between our two countries. Joint construction of… Continue reading
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Aug 18 2026 Seyed M. Marandi: 60-Day Deadline FAILS: Iran & US on the Brink of a NEW War
With Nima Alkorshid – Dialogue Works
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Aug 18 2026 Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson. “The Destruction of Modern Nations,” discussion with Robinson Erhardt
Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson. “The Destruction of Modern Nations,” : discussion with Robinson Erhardt, August 5, 2026. https://youtu.be/g6SwjEs7bec
This work will take time and best to get a cup of tea and take it slow. The video is available for those who prefer a video presentation, but to my thinking this works needs to be… Continue reading
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Aug 18 2026 Xi Jinping’s trip to the US in September limited
If this is true and I have not seen this from the Chinese readouts, it tells a very big story. No cosy visits at Mar-A-Lago and only a visit to a White House that is a construction site. Remember during Trump’s 1st administration he welcomed Xi Jinping and his wife at Mar-A-Lago and ‘over beautiful… Continue reading