North America
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Can the Military-Industrial Complex Be Tamed?
Sure, I hung up my military uniform for the last time in 2005. William J. Astore CounterPunch Since 2007, I’ve…
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Revealed: America’s Secret Military Deployment on British Cyprus
The US Air Force has had a base on British territory on Cyprus for nearly half a century, but its…
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Penny Wong’s comments dampen hopes for Assange’s release
London: Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the rule of law must be applied to Julian Assange, dampening hopes that her government…
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Only America Can Resolve the Cyprus Question
In 2013, a political counselor at the Turkish embassy in Washington asked me out to lunch to discuss my plans…
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USA should first drop cases on Assange, before yapping on India banning BBC Documentary
The Doble standards have been exposed when the US Department yapped that it is high time to highlight the importance…
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The North American Battery Belt Is Here
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of August 2022 is the cornerstone of the Biden administration’s energy and climate change policy,…
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The Erosion of Democracy Is Contagious
The United States still is the biggest single influence on democracy worldwide, but it has often become less a promoter…
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Is Turkey a Crucial or Corrosive NATO Ally?
Emma Ashford: Hey, Matt! Happy new year to you. It’s our first column of the new year, and we’ve already got…
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Democracy on the brink: Why this country is without any elected politicians
Haiti’s last elected senators have officially left office this week, as its people seek to escape from a humanitarian crisis…
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Why Japan’s Kishida wants stronger military ties with the US
Japan’s prime minister is visiting the US to discuss security ties after Tokyo recently unveiled a massive multibillion-dollar military buildup,…
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Roaming Charges: Woke Me When It’s Over
+ One begins to see the emerging contours of how Biden will triangulate with the House Republicans: gut Social Security…
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The Roots of Washington’s Addiction to Military Force
Over time, the United States has become comfortable using greater levels of force abroad. Monica Duffy Toft and Sidita Kushi…
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The year Assange walks free? Why there are cautious hopes
The star of the event, performing as a DJ for the first time in 15 years, was better known as…
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US Embassy in Cuba resumes visa and consular services
At least 20,000 visas a year will likely be issued, primarily to Cubans trying to reach family members in the…
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US Government Action May Expand Abortion Access
The United States government took an important step to reduce barriers to abortion access this week. Margaret Wurth HRW The…
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Seoul says talks underway over joint nuclear exercises
SEOUL: Seoul and Washington are discussing joint planning and exercises involving US nuclear assets to counter growing threats from the North,…
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