NATO has lost its proxy war—or more precisely, its implementation war—in Ukraine. Now it is preparing for a new one, this time in Taiwan. Taiwan: […]
Author: Felix Abt
When Memory Becomes A Weapon
Western narratives overshadow the victims of Nazi Germany, while historical revisionism gains ground. The Forgotten Sacrifice of the Soviet Union Eighty years have passed since […]
From Democracy to Suppression: How Taiwan’s Government is Silencing Opposition
Taiwan, often hailed as a beacon of democracy in Asia, is now facing deep political turmoil. Recent mass protests—far surpassing expected turnout—reflect growing public unrest […]
Defying Power: Medea Benjamin, Code Pink, and the War on War
In a passionate and wide-ranging interview, Code Pink co-founder Medea Benjamin discusses her lifelong activism against war and her organization’s unwavering anti-war stance—from Vietnam to […]
The ‘Zelensky Curse’: Another European Leader is Punished for his Unconditional Embrace of the Ukrainian Warlord at the Expense of his Voters
Prime Minister Starmer embraces Volodimyr Zelensky in front of Downing Street 10 (YouTube Screenshot The Independent) The anger of the electorate is unforgiving, and understandably […]
On the Edge of the Abyss: India and Pakistan’s Escalating, Extremely Dangerous Standoff
Following a deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir that killed over 40 people, tensions between India and Pakistan have reached a perilous peak. Indian Prime Minister […]
After Countless Foreign Invasions and Wars: Vietnam Cultivates its Neutrality – to its Own Advantage
Festive atmosphere in Vietnam: people pose in front of the mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, the founder of modern Vietnam (Photo: Felix Abt) This week, […]
The Nixon Shock and Trump’s Tariffs: Parallel Responses to Military Setbacks
The Nixon Shock: Severing the Dollar-Gold Link Under the Bretton Woods system (1944–1971), major currencies were pegged to the U.S. dollar, which was convertible to […]