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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 
The Museum of Innocence: Why Europe’s “Enlightenment” Was Always a Marketing Department
New Eastern Outlook
None of this is an argument that Europe is uniquely evil among civilizations, or that its scientific and artistic achievements are fraudulent. It is an argument against the specific, curated innocence that Europe continues to sell to itself first, and then, with impressive success, to everyone impressed by the facade.
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Aug 19 2026 
Trump labels Strait of Hormuz ‘US territory’ as Iran says Israel is biggest obstacle to negotiations
On 15 August 2026, Iran rejected the US president’s threat to declare the Strait of Hormuz part of US territory, saying the crucial energy waterway it has blockaded ‘will remain Iranian’. (AFP)
Middle East Eye
Tehran says the waterway will remain closed until Washington lifts its blockade and fulfils an interim agreement
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Aug 19 2026 
From the silent decline of the dollar to the rise of the BRICS+ financial system
Strategic Culture
Ahead of the New Delhi summit to be held in September, let’s take stock of the progress of the BRICS+ strategy.
The legacy of Bretton WoodsIn July 1944, in New Hampshire, forty-four nations signed the agreements that would govern global finance for the next three decades. The U.S. dollar was pegged to gold at thirty-five… Continue reading
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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.
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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.
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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 
Gaining a correct understanding of China begins with comprehending ‘Chinese characteristics’
Illustration: Tang Tengfei/Global Times
Global Times – OpinionOn August 13, Taiwan’s China Times published a commentary titled “Does The Economist’s Definition of Democracy Mean the West Calls the Shots?” The article pointed out that The Economist’s coverage of Taiwan region’s political landscape reveals a familiar brand of Western arrogance: establishing standards based on the strategic interests… Continue reading
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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
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Aug 18 2026 
Mecca Defense Pact: contradictions around Egypt expose rifts in the alliance
Mecca Defense Pact: contradictions around Egypt expose rifts in the alliance
Geopolitics Prime👉 Just one day after the signing of the trilateral defense agreement in Mecca between Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Egypt could become the next participant. Later, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan made a similar statement in an… Continue reading
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Aug 18 2026 
Thoughts on Xi’s Jiang Zemin Centenary Speech — and Why the West Is Melting Down
An X commentator – StarBoySAR – whose writings about China are incisive.
President Xi Jinping delivered a major speech at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth of former President Jiang Zemin.
The address was broadcast on state television and attended by the full Politburo Standing Committee —… Continue reading
