Facilitating the Rise of HTS Is the Latest US Blunder

Via Shutterstock.Once the world’s only superpower, the American empire is falling because of incompetence, corruption and brutality. Supporting the war in Ukraine, enabling the genocide against Palestinians and empowering terrorists to take over Syria have expedited America’s fall.Syria is yet another demonstration of an American policy that is woefully out of date. Foreign adventurism has caused both immeasurable harm abroad and sapped American society at home.The US emerged as the global superpower thanks to World War II. In 1945, Europe was in ruins. The war caused widespread destruction in Europe because of the bombing of cities and factories....

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Can You See Why the UN Is Bad at Peace?

NEW YORK CITY – APRIL 14 2018: The UN Security Council held an emergency to debate & vote a Russian resolution condemning US & Allied aggression against Syria © a katz / shutterstock.comIn the period leading up to World War II, the major European powers competed with one another by expanding their empires. They invaded other nations to exploit their resources. They realized their mutual vulnerability when the war unfolded and collaborated to achieve victory. To expand their global hegemony, they embraced the concept of the United Nations.The idea of peace in Europe goes back for centuries. Europeans made many agreements in pursuit of...

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Can You See Peace in Ukraine?

KYIV, UKRAINE – Feb. 25, 2022: War of Russia against Ukraine. A residential building damaged by an enemy aircraft in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv © Drop of Light / shutterstock.comUnwelcome intervention by the US and NATO in the Russo-Ukrainian War has angered Putin and delayed the end of the conflict. As the war approaches its third year, it is time for the US to initiate negotiations to achieve peace. NATO must also dissolve or reorient itself to prevent further violence.On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine as concerns about Ukraine joining NATO grew. Over two years later, the war rages on and global powers continue to ignore pleas for...

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French Genocide in Algeria: Time for Introspection

 During the colonial era, France routinely committed ethnic cleansing and genocide in Algeria. However, France has yet to offer an apology or reparations. In a time when it has empowered genocide in Palestine, France could gain some respect by apologizing to the people of Algeria, paying reparations to the millions who suffered and bringing officials to justice.In 2017, Emmanuel Macron admitted that French colonization was a “crime against humanity” while campaigning for the French presidency. However, Algeria expected France to officially apologize for these crimes. France has yet to do so. In fact, President Macron dared to question if...

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The Wondrous Life and Strong Policies of President Ebrahim Raisi

 Tehran, Iran – May 22, 2024: Ebrahim Raisi, president of Iran, Amir Abdollahian, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, and two others on a billboard after their death in a helicopter crash near Tabriz.Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was recently killed in a helicopter disaster. He was the people’s president, constantly working for his citizens’ best interests. Raisi has been mourned by many world leaders and over a million Iranians.he Bell 212 helicopter tragedy on May 19, 2024, killed several important political figures: Iranian President Sayyid Ehrahin Raisi-Sadati, aka Ebrahim Raisi; foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian; Governor...

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How Do You See Iran’s Attacks on Israel?

    Fired missiles fly to the target. Missiles at the sky at sunset with Iran flag. Missile defense, a system of salvo fire. © Hamara / shutterstock.comDespite deep animosity over Israel’s decades-long mistreatment of Palestinians, Iran has shown considerable restraint. Nevertheless, Israel lashed out, killing three senior Iranian officers and six other Iranians in an illegal air strike in Damascus. Iran’s reply was a responsible and moderated strike on Israel that killed no one. Yet it cost Israel and its allies billions and gained Iran a valuable advantage.Article 154 of its constitution requires Iran to support oppressed...

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