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The Russia, China Alliance: What Does “The Dragonbear” Aim To Achieve In Global Affairs?
By Velina Tchakarova Much has been written and speculated over an emerging strategic alliance between Russia and China, which I gave the name ‘the Dragonbear’ in the geopolitics of the 21st century. Interpretations of the context of deepening bilateral relations range from very sceptic to very optimistic prognoses for the future. But what does the Dragonbear really aim to … Continue reading
NATO, West Becoming Irrelevant As BRICS/SCO Expand Political, Economic Influence: F. William Engdahl
By F. William Engdahl The dual summits that took place in Russia’s Ufa beginning 9 July were anything but routine. In fact it may be seen by future historians as a signal event that marked the definitive decline of the global hegemony of European civilization including North America. This is no small event in human history. … Continue reading
Africa: Obama Visit Has More To Do With US Interests Than Kenya
US President Barrack Obama will be in Kenya this week. It is a good time to take stock of the economic relationship that emerged between Kenya and the US during his administration. By Anzetse Were One major thing that the Obama administration has done is to begin catching up with the rest of world in … Continue reading
BRICS vs the West
By Enrique Lescure Introduction Francis Fukuyama coined the term “end of history” in 1992, following the collapse of the Soviet Union. The bipolar world, divided between the Capitalistic and Socialistic blocs, was no more, and was replaced with a world characterised by unipolar hegemony by the United States, and the strengthening of supranational institutions aiming … Continue reading
Africa: Targets Kenya Must Aim For In AGOA Renewal
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is set to expire this September. AGOA provides about 6,500 African products with a preferential quota and duty-free access to the United States market. Over the past 13 years, AGOA has been important to Kenya and Africa because unlike economic partnership agreements, the Act is non-reciprocal and unilateral – preferences … Continue reading
GDP Of BRICs To Surpass G7 In Two To Three Years, Senior Russian Official Says
The combined gross domestic product (GDP) of the BRICs grouping of emerging market nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — will exceed that of the Group of Seven (G7) member states in the next two to three years, a senior Russian official said Monday during the first-ever BRICs Parliamentary Forum in Moscow. “In 2014, … Continue reading
The Fast-Track Trap Of Trans-Atlantic Trade
By Andrew Korybko, Sputnik News The Senate has given Obama authority to ‘fast-track’ controversial trade legislation with East Asia and the EU, and it remains to be seen if the House of Representatives can stop the bill before it’s too late. The so-called ‘fast-track’ legislation limits Congress’ ability to tweak the opaque details of Obama’s trade deals … Continue reading
U.S.-EU Power Play Behind Regime Change In Russia – OpEd
By Pepe Escobar, Sputnik News The Empire of Chaos dream of regime change in Russia has always hinged on controlling large swathes of Eurasia. With “friends” like European Council President Donald Tusk and top NATO commander Gen. Philip Breedlove, the EU certainly doesn’t need enemies. Gen. Breedhate has been spewing out his best Dr. Strangelove impersonation, warning that … Continue reading
Marching Towards Disaster: What’s Really Behind The U.S. Push In The Asia-Pacific? – OpEd
By Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya On the sidelines of the Group of Twenty (G20) Summit in Brisbane, US President Barack H. Obama delivered a keynote speech to diplomats, policymakers, faculty members, and students at the University of Queensland on the United States of America’s foreign policy and Obama’s so-called “Asian pivot” or “pivot to Asia.” In … Continue reading
Сhina – Europe: New Alliance? (Part I) – OpEd
By Pyotr Iskenderov The United States and the EU continue the policy of confrontation with Russia in Europe and the post-Soviet space against the background of China’s growing clout and stronger influence on European affairs. China’s global contribution is not limited by fast moving consumer goods. Today it leads the United States in GDP adjusted … Continue reading
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