World Politics
Israeli Private Intelligence Company Black Cube Out of Control
Shir Hever discusses the dangers of privatizing security and intelligence, as a private company called Black Cube that claims to use Israeli Mossad procedures hires out its services to the highest bidder and goes after international as well as Israeli activists, business people, and politicians
Venezuela Coverage and Analysis
New Evidence Suggests 2018 Chemical Attack in Douma, Syria Was Staged
Leaked documents from the Organization for the Prevention of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) that were analyzed by MIT Prof. Theodore Postol about the 2018 chemical attack in Douma, Syria, contradict the official UN report
Puerto Rico to Receive New Disaster Relief, but Colonial Status Prevents Economic Recovery
Congress passed a new disaster relief bill, to provide Puerto Rico an additional $1.4 billion. But colonial status, a financial oversight board with conflict of interest, and unfavorable laws ensure that the Island remains mired in poverty
After Sudan Massacre, Opposition Demands Immediate Return to Civilian Rule
Sudan was suspended from the African Union following a military attack on peaceful demonstrators that killed over 100. But Saudi Arabia and UAE continue to support Sudan’s military regime. We discuss the situation with Prof. Khalid Ahmed
Saudi King Calls on ‘Despots’ to Mecca for Emergency Meeting on Iran
Prof. As’ad AbuKhalil says Saudis attempts to create a united front against Iran has dismally failed. Summits categorically reject the `deal of the century’ by Jared Kushner
China-Russia Partnership Threatens US Global Hegemony
The U.S. expected China to integrate into global capitalism as a subordinate power, but recent deals with Russia show China is moving towards equality in economic and military power
Trump Targets Cuba’s Tourism and Small Businesses
Trump administration sanctions that impose new travel restrictions on Cuba are aimed at Cuba’s economy and will have no effect on Cuba’s support for Venezuela, says Netfa Freeman of IPS
