Thursday, November 12, 2026

Tag: US foreign policy

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The Mecca Security Pact is not about Iran

The pact says more about the growing concern with the US ability or commitment to securing the region than any threats posed by Iran.

When War with Iran Is No Longer a Washington Consensus

The Iran debate is increasingly about the limits and costs of war—and the relationship between Washington’s interests and Israel’s priorities.

Meeting with Trump signals Netanyahu’s Clout Is Waning

By Christian Emery, UCL (The Conversation) - A...

Trump threatens destruction of Iran as ceasefire unravels and civilian casualties...

Renewed US threats to destroy Iranian infrastructure and Tehran’s refusal to negotiate expose deepening diplomatic breakdown, legal concerns, and the human cost of escalation.

Could Trump’s diversion of Venezuelan oil to US save the Iranian...

This substantial gain for the Islamic Republic, however, will only help it weather the current political crisis if it manages to survive until April or May.

Trump pledges F-35s to Saudi Arabia in return for an unlikely...

How likely is it that these investments will rise by hundreds of billions of dollars in 4 years?

America may have invaded Iraq for its oil, but solar power...

The vogue for solar is sweeping other areas of Iraq, too, such as Kurdistan, where the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) is also increasingly committed to solar.

Israel accused of using aid as bait as over 300 Palestinians...

Palestinians seeking flour and water have become targets, with Israeli forces killing hundreds at so-called humanitarian aid points backed by the U.S.

Trump signals possible US entry into Israel Iran war as death...

As Israel expands its military assault on Iran, President Trump suggests US forces “could get involved,” sparking warnings from lawmakers and experts of illegal war and regional catastrophe.

U.S. support enables deadly Gaza school bombing

Palestinian officials blame the United States for its role in the tragic bombing of a school in Gaza, highlighting the consequences of unwavering U.S. military and financial support for Israel.

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10 Reasons Hakeem Jeffries Should Not Be the Next Speaker of the House

“Here are ten reasons why Jeffries should not be Speaker.”
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Blue Tsunami, Meet the Senate Filibuster

Democrats will hold at least 54 Senate seats when the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3, 2027, but ending debate on a bill still takes 60 votes.
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The real Dem bombshell – the new coalition’s breakthrough fusion of agendas and values

“The times, they are a-changin’ and progressive Dems, new and old, lead the redemption of America.”

The dark side of ecotourism: When green travel exploits people and the planet

As luxury eco-retreats and voluntourism surge, experts warn that without systemic reform, the industry may be doing more harm than good.

Since 1975, $79 trillion has been redistributed from the bottom 90% to the top...

Has this massive redistribution, driven by policies favoring corporations and the wealthy, reshaped the American economy?