Pepe Escobar: Fragments of civilization: on the road in Italy
If the current, fragmented collective West would ever have a chance to be rescued from the Centaur of oblivion, that task must be carried out by the definitive, Western civilization-state: Pallas Athena Italia. Pepe Escobar at Strategic Culture In Botticelli’s masterpiece Pallas and the Centaur (1482-83), to be seen at the Galleria degli Uffizi in...
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If the current, fragmented collective West would ever have a chance to be rescued from the Centaur of oblivion, that task must be carried out by the definitive, Western civilization-state: Pallas Athena Italia. Pepe Escobar at Strategic Culture In Botticelli’s masterpiece Pallas and the Centaur (1482-83), to be seen at the Galleria degli Uffizi in...
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FM Lavrov: Embassy roundtable discussion “Ukraine crisis. Diplomacy and settlement prospects”
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to questions during an embassy roundtable discussion noscriptd “Ukraine crisis. Diplomacy and settlement prospects,” Moscow, December 11, 2025 Good morning, colleagues. Your Excellencies, Thank you for taking a lively interest in discovering our position on the Ukraine topic and international affairs in general. However, we are focusing this...
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Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to questions during an embassy roundtable discussion noscriptd “Ukraine crisis. Diplomacy and settlement prospects,” Moscow, December 11, 2025 Good morning, colleagues. Your Excellencies, Thank you for taking a lively interest in discovering our position on the Ukraine topic and international affairs in general. However, we are focusing this...
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Alastair Crooke: NATO declared to be ‘not forever’ – A critical reading of the new U.S. National Security Strategy
The European ruling strata now stand isolated, widely unpopular and bereft. Alastair Crooke at Strategic CultureA National Security Strategy (NSS) is produced periodically by U.S. Administrations (Trump authored one during his first term). Mostly these documents lay out an idealised version of an Administration’s foreign and security policy, and do not have great practical import...
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The European ruling strata now stand isolated, widely unpopular and bereft. Alastair Crooke at Strategic CultureA National Security Strategy (NSS) is produced periodically by U.S. Administrations (Trump authored one during his first term). Mostly these documents lay out an idealised version of an Administration’s foreign and security policy, and do not have great practical import...
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China's Manufacturing Hubs
The complete supply chain for any part of a product is within 5 kilometers of the many assembly shops. That is why any one city in China can outcompete whole countries. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_nBC6mJ4Upg?feature=share
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The complete supply chain for any part of a product is within 5 kilometers of the many assembly shops. That is why any one city in China can outcompete whole countries. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_nBC6mJ4Upg?feature=share
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Mexico: People’s Mañanera December 11
Every day, President Claudia Sheinbaum gives a morning presidential press conference and Mexico Solidarity Media posts English language summaries, translated by Mexico Solidarity’s Pedro Gellert Frank. The bold section explains Mexico's Tariffs. No, Mexico is not in cahoots with Trump on Tariffs. LAC countries that stand with Palestine are of course attacked. Mexico is one...
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Every day, President Claudia Sheinbaum gives a morning presidential press conference and Mexico Solidarity Media posts English language summaries, translated by Mexico Solidarity’s Pedro Gellert Frank. The bold section explains Mexico's Tariffs. No, Mexico is not in cahoots with Trump on Tariffs. LAC countries that stand with Palestine are of course attacked. Mexico is one...
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Professor Marandi: Demystifying Iran | Iran Beyond the Myths
This will have some desperately running into brick walls, and others will say WTF, and others will ask: What has changed? Nevertheless, it is a good show. Professor Marandi has his own show now on ... tadaaa ... Al Jazeera. For over four decades, Iran has been one of the most discussed and most distorted...
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This will have some desperately running into brick walls, and others will say WTF, and others will ask: What has changed? Nevertheless, it is a good show. Professor Marandi has his own show now on ... tadaaa ... Al Jazeera. For over four decades, Iran has been one of the most discussed and most distorted...
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Development of hydrogen drones in China
Development of hydrogen drones in China 🔻 At the 7th Zhejiang International Intelligent Transportation Industry Exhibition on December 11, it was announced that the Chinese Tianmu Shan-1 drone has set a world record and entered the Guinness Book of Records. The UAV completed a non-stop flight of 188,605 km on November 16. The duration of...
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Development of hydrogen drones in China 🔻 At the 7th Zhejiang International Intelligent Transportation Industry Exhibition on December 11, it was announced that the Chinese Tianmu Shan-1 drone has set a world record and entered the Guinness Book of Records. The UAV completed a non-stop flight of 188,605 km on November 16. The duration of...
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Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples
Russian MFA 65 years ago, on December 14, 1960, the 15th UN General Assembly adopted a landmark document: the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples (https://legal.un.org/avl/ha/dicc/dicc.html). This historic step was taken on the initiative of the Soviet Union. The Declaration, drafted and promoted largely through Soviet efforts, became a true...
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Russian MFA 65 years ago, on December 14, 1960, the 15th UN General Assembly adopted a landmark document: the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples (https://legal.un.org/avl/ha/dicc/dicc.html). This historic step was taken on the initiative of the Soviet Union. The Declaration, drafted and promoted largely through Soviet efforts, became a true...
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From exploding cigars to poisoned milkshakes: CIA’s 634 failed assassination attempts on Fidel Castro
These efforts began shortly after Castro’s 1959 revolution and persisted under US presidents from Dwight Eisenhower to Richard Nixon (who oversaw 184 attempts), often involving Cuban exiles with CIA support. Key failed plots include: Exploding cigars and toxins: A cigar rigged to explode during Castro’s UN visit in New York; another contaminated with botulinum toxin...
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These efforts began shortly after Castro’s 1959 revolution and persisted under US presidents from Dwight Eisenhower to Richard Nixon (who oversaw 184 attempts), often involving Cuban exiles with CIA support. Key failed plots include: Exploding cigars and toxins: A cigar rigged to explode during Castro’s UN visit in New York; another contaminated with botulinum toxin...
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China‘s Silence on Gaza is Strategic | Zhang Sheng
We've seen this, but now with a few words from one of our China Writers, Dr. Quan Le as we see zionist-israel weaponizing and politicising the shooting on Bondi Beach. We are also learning how powerful the zionist lobby is in Australia. Syrian Girl's Telegram Channel has some interesting information. https://news.1rj.ru/str/syriangirlpartisan/485 The Zionist Mossad had...
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We've seen this, but now with a few words from one of our China Writers, Dr. Quan Le as we see zionist-israel weaponizing and politicising the shooting on Bondi Beach. We are also learning how powerful the zionist lobby is in Australia. Syrian Girl's Telegram Channel has some interesting information. https://news.1rj.ru/str/syriangirlpartisan/485 The Zionist Mossad had...
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Who Really Targeted US Troops in Syria? | Syriana Analysis
Netanyahu's idea is "Make the Midde-East in Israel's image." Opening speech on the video, by Jeffrey Sachs. We've been talking about an attempt at Pax Judaica that is operating in the region now. What seems to be happening in Australia is that the country is being punished for standing for a Palestinian State some months...
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Netanyahu's idea is "Make the Midde-East in Israel's image." Opening speech on the video, by Jeffrey Sachs. We've been talking about an attempt at Pax Judaica that is operating in the region now. What seems to be happening in Australia is that the country is being punished for standing for a Palestinian State some months...
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From Global Anti-Imperialism to the Dandelion Fighters
China’s Solidarity with Palestine from 1950 to 2024 From 1950 to 1976, China's stance on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict underwent a dramatic shift, evolving from potential diplomatic ties with Israel to staunch support for Palestinian liberation. Rooted in Maoist revolutionary ideals, China provided diplomatic, financial, and military support while fostering domestic solidarity through propaganda and...
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China’s Solidarity with Palestine from 1950 to 2024 From 1950 to 1976, China's stance on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict underwent a dramatic shift, evolving from potential diplomatic ties with Israel to staunch support for Palestinian liberation. Rooted in Maoist revolutionary ideals, China provided diplomatic, financial, and military support while fostering domestic solidarity through propaganda and...
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FM Sergey Lavrov’s interview with the Islamic Republic of Iran
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview (https://mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/news/2065749/) with the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting media corporation (Moscow, December 15, 2025) Read in full (https://mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/news/2065749/) Key points: • Throughout history, Europe has repeatedly been a source of all evil and spawn of deepest crises. <...> Europe is now trying again to dictate to everyone its terms...
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Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview (https://mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/news/2065749/) with the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting media corporation (Moscow, December 15, 2025) Read in full (https://mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/news/2065749/) Key points: • Throughout history, Europe has repeatedly been a source of all evil and spawn of deepest crises. <...> Europe is now trying again to dictate to everyone its terms...
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Michael Hudson: The Ceasefire Charade
With Nima: This is a little older but given the charade that we are watching in terms of a Ukraine plan, it is a perfect day. This is why Russia thanks the US because the US is part of the charade and Russia just does not have to do it. Reminder, these negotiations are being...
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With Nima: This is a little older but given the charade that we are watching in terms of a Ukraine plan, it is a perfect day. This is why Russia thanks the US because the US is part of the charade and Russia just does not have to do it. Reminder, these negotiations are being...
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Europe documenting their illusions
Confirming earlier illusions, European leaders have published a joint statement outlining their vision for security guarantees for Kiev, including the possibility of deploying "multinational forces" in Ukraine. ▪️The statement was signed by German Chancellor Merz, Finnish President Sipilä, French President Macron, British Prime Minister Starmer, Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen, Italian Prime Minister Meloni, Norwegian Prime...
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Confirming earlier illusions, European leaders have published a joint statement outlining their vision for security guarantees for Kiev, including the possibility of deploying "multinational forces" in Ukraine. ▪️The statement was signed by German Chancellor Merz, Finnish President Sipilä, French President Macron, British Prime Minister Starmer, Danish Prime Minister Frederiksen, Italian Prime Minister Meloni, Norwegian Prime...
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Angelo Giuliano: Reporting from Caracas, Venezuela
Is This the New Shape of War? The Venezuela Precedent*** What defines war today? It is no longer just the sound of artillery or the movement of armies. It has become something quieter and far more patient. Look closely at Venezuela. What you see there is a test, a blueprint for a new kind of...
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Is This the New Shape of War? The Venezuela Precedent*** What defines war today? It is no longer just the sound of artillery or the movement of armies. It has become something quieter and far more patient. Look closely at Venezuela. What you see there is a test, a blueprint for a new kind of...
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NATO’s “Strategy of Tension” Is Playing Out Right Now - Bondi Beach & Mossad’s Arrival
Are we watching NATO's Strategy of Tension plan unfolding right before our eyes? Two potential false-flag attacks over the weekend. One on Bondi Beach in Australia killing 15 people one in Rhode Island at Brown University where 2 students were killed. Both reportedly targeting jews. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-bRqWY983w
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Are we watching NATO's Strategy of Tension plan unfolding right before our eyes? Two potential false-flag attacks over the weekend. One on Bondi Beach in Australia killing 15 people one in Rhode Island at Brown University where 2 students were killed. Both reportedly targeting jews. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-bRqWY983w
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Brian Berletic: Thai-Cambodian Conflict Threatens Asian Stability by Design
"Major hostilities erupted once again in early to mid-December in Southeast Asia along the borders of Thailand and Cambodia following a troubled “ceasefire” that included incidents and provocations for months since the last round of major fighting took place in July 2025. Despite any resulting ceasefire, the fundamental issues driving the conflict remain entirely unresolved,...
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"Major hostilities erupted once again in early to mid-December in Southeast Asia along the borders of Thailand and Cambodia following a troubled “ceasefire” that included incidents and provocations for months since the last round of major fighting took place in July 2025. Despite any resulting ceasefire, the fundamental issues driving the conflict remain entirely unresolved,...
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Chinese MFA spox: Guo Jiakun
-Declassified Russia-provided archives on Soviet interrogations of the Japanese Unit 731 -Election Chile -No Pandas for Japan -Countermeasures against Shigeru Iwasaki, former senior official of Japan’s Self-Defense Forces -Mass shooting in Sydney, Australia’s -Watercannon and Filipino fishers. -Jimmy Lai's sentencing -Cambodia and Thailand CCTV: On December 13, the National Archives Administration of China published a...
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-Declassified Russia-provided archives on Soviet interrogations of the Japanese Unit 731 -Election Chile -No Pandas for Japan -Countermeasures against Shigeru Iwasaki, former senior official of Japan’s Self-Defense Forces -Mass shooting in Sydney, Australia’s -Watercannon and Filipino fishers. -Jimmy Lai's sentencing -Cambodia and Thailand CCTV: On December 13, the National Archives Administration of China published a...
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All under heaven
Featured Image: Children play on a sculpture of the mythical beast Jiliang, a divine horse mentioned in the Shan Hai Jing, by Qiu Qijing on display at an exhibition on the Kunlun Mountains Photo: Courtesy of Qiu Qijing Global Times Editor's Note: Perched on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, a stone has captivated scholars by reshaping the...
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Featured Image: Children play on a sculpture of the mythical beast Jiliang, a divine horse mentioned in the Shan Hai Jing, by Qiu Qijing on display at an exhibition on the Kunlun Mountains Photo: Courtesy of Qiu Qijing Global Times Editor's Note: Perched on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, a stone has captivated scholars by reshaping the...
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A Tunnel in Time
Europe's choice is to surrender or die. By Rotislav Ishchenko at ukraine.ru. (machine translation) Alastair Crook, a retired British diplomat, has stated that the European Union is preparing a provocation on a scale comparable to Pearl Harbor, with the aim of drawing the United States into a war with Russia. In principle, this is not news....
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Europe's choice is to surrender or die. By Rotislav Ishchenko at ukraine.ru. (machine translation) Alastair Crook, a retired British diplomat, has stated that the European Union is preparing a provocation on a scale comparable to Pearl Harbor, with the aim of drawing the United States into a war with Russia. In principle, this is not news....
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