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On January 13, the people of Taiwan, officially designated the Republic of China (ROC), will elect a new President and unicameral legislature known as the Legislative Yuan.  The election hinges on the question of Taiwan’s policy toward the Mainland, the Peoples Republic of China (PRC). That policy will have a profound impact on East Asia … Continue reading “An American Appeals to Taiwan: Don’t Vote To Be Ukraine 2.0”

In both Gaza and Ukraine, the United States has followed a policy of allowing a war to continue – in the former case through its Security Council veto and in the latter by blocking negotiations – while attempting to limit a widening war. In Gaza, attempts to prevent a wider war have focused first on … Continue reading “Pressing the Triggers That Could Lead to Two Wider Wars”

Another 11 were wounded.

This article was written shortly before Israel assassinated the Deputy Head of Hamas Political Bureau Saleh al-Arouri in Beirut on January 2. The assassination is a further illustration of the Israeli government’s desire to escape the consequences of its disastrous war in Gaza, by igniting a regional conflict.  The clashes between Hezbollah and Israel are … Continue reading “What Is Netanyahu’s Ultimate Goal in the Middle East?”

Reprinted from Consortium News with the author’s permission. In the days after Hamas entered Israeli kibbutzim near Gaza on Oct. 7,  foreign press accounts of what happened have broadly reflected the Israeli interpretation of events of the deliberate slaughter and dismemberment of innocent civilians by Hamas fighters. Those stories were blood-curdling in the extreme: Babies … Continue reading “How Israel Leverages Genocide With Hamas ‘Massacres’”

I am writing to flag a truly important document that should be widely circulated and read carefully by anyone interested in the ongoing Gaza War. Specifically, I am referring to the 84-page “application” that South Africa filed with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 29 December 2023, accusing Israel of committing genocide against the … Continue reading “Genocide in Gaza”

Thus far, the US federal government has spent about $9 billion on Ukrainian pensions. If Congress approves President Biden’s next supplemental aid package, the Ukrainian pension payments will continue at a rate of up to $600 million per month. Previous reports of this spending have raised eyebrows. Critics argue that the US should shore up … Continue reading “Should US Taxpayers Cover Ukraine’s Pensions?”

Indiscriminate Bombing Investigations into Israel’s use of 2000-pound bombs in its Gaza campaign have determined that you have to go back to Vietnam to compare the brutality and mindlessness of what Israel is doing. These bombs, many supplied by the US, are being dropped in densely populated areas. Both the New York Times and CNN have provided … Continue reading “Bombing Gaza – Disturbing Comparisons with Vietnam”

Reprinted from CommonDreams with permission of the author. When Congress returns in January, President Joe Biden will push the case to deepen American complicity in Israel’s war in Gaza through another US armaments package for Israel. Americans should raise their voice in a resounding no. An arms package for Israel is not only against America’s … Continue reading “Saving Israel by Ending Its War in Gaza”

The war in Ukraine is about to enter its 3rd year with no signs of ending, meaning more deaths and destruction for this unfortunate country. It was provoked by those in the U.S. who decided to use Ukrainians for their geopolitical gains which is sort of innovation in military affairs contrary to the U.S. wars … Continue reading “Ukrainian Tragedy That Might Escalate Into Armaggedon”