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Aug 06 2023 
Daily Chronicles
The Daily Chronicles are snippets of the most important news across the world for this and each day as it rolls in – as such, this thread is non-structured with the latest news on top.
-On 12 August, at around 15.00…
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Aug 05 2023 
Ramping up: Maritime drone attacks, off Novorossiysk, as well as on a tanker: What does it mean for the Russian Navy.
With thanks to Nat South from her Livejournal
This article covers the latest series of maritime drone attacks, namely a serious attack off Novorossiysk, as well as on a tanker. In light of these attacks, I will look at what it…
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Aug 04 2023 
Coup in Niger (two and now brought forward in time so it does not disappear)
The first thread is here: https://sovereignista.com/2023/08/01/coup-in-niger/
Niger’s General Salifou-Mody speaks after his meeting with President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso.
“Our delegation had the honor and privilege of being received this evening by the President of the Transition of Burkina Faso. During…
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Aug 04 2023 
Radhika Desai, Michael Hudson & Pepe Escobar: War hawks’ drive to expand NATO into Asia to contain China
Political economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson are joined by geopolitical analyst Pepe Escobar to discuss how the war hawks’ drive to expand NATO into Asia to contain China may destroy the Western military alliance.
Transcript
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Aug 03 2023 
Africa, an essay: 3 leaders, 3 stories
This is a skit but it is oh so typical of leaders that cannot stand up for themselves or their countries. As in Latin America, it is almost an African habit, and hence the coup upon coup and the inability…
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Aug 02 2023 
Down The Rabbit Hole With Pepe Escobar
Brazil – Lula government – complex
Coup in Niger – new generation of young Africans got the message – colonization must be over – rejection of the 2nd wave of neo-colonialism. The scope is Huuuuuge!
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Aug 02 2023 
Short Comments on BRICS
We’re on the countdown to the real summit (from 22 to 24 August in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa) which may turn out to be the biggest thing since sliced bread. Please also note this.
I also wrote this in the exact…
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Aug 02 2023
Syria: a tale of plunder and resurrection
While the wholesale theft of Syria’s natural resources continues under the watch of illegal US troops, the Russian project of resurrecting ISIS-destroyed Palmyra stands as a stark reminder that ruins can rise again – if Syria’s friends help pave the…
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Aug 02 2023 
The Peace Train redux (update)
I wrote a number of columns on the peace train, and the various contingents hooking their rail cars onto a supposed peace train.
I even rated these peace efforts, and besides China which presented a structure toward peace, none of them…
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Aug 01 2023 
Feed the World: Europe’s Last Chance
First Chance Africa
The Russia-Africa Summit which took place in Saint Petersburg in the last week of July 2023 was a resounding success. It was attended by large delegations from 49 African countries out of 54. Others wanted to attend, but…
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Aug 01 2023 
Coup in Niger (Updates)
AHH, in his final comment here, summarized some excellent results. It is number four in this series of comments and starts with The Cavalry has Arrived!
My comment was: Take it away African Leaders – Let’s see you in action!
This news…
