“The Final Throes of the Rule Based International System.” The End of the Road? A Course Correction Is Inevitable.

 

“The Final Throes of the Rule Based International System.” The End of the Road? A Course Correction Is Inevitable. Ret. Adm. Cem Gurdeniz By Ret Admiral Cem Gürdeniz The world is witnessing the final throes of the so-called “rules-based” international system established after World War II. This system, institutionalized through Bretton Woods, the United Nations, the World Bank, the IMF, and NATO, cemented American hegemony. Read here

Video: “Political Theater”: Trump’s Attack against Iran By Prof Michel Chossudovsky and Drago Bosnic This program aims to analyze how “Operation Midnight Hammer” was conducted, as well as the motivation behind it and whether it was as successful as touted by President Donald Trump. Read here

Trump, the “Pacifist” Opposed to Endless “Humanitarian Wars” Announces a Trillion+ Annual Military Spending. Still Insists on 5% GDP Military Spending for NATO. Drago Bosnic By Drago Bosnic Trump announced an unprecedented increase in military spending (now exceeding a trillion dollars annually) and escalated US aggression in the Middle East, particularly targeting Iran. And speaking of military spending, Trump also wants NATO member states to push it to 5% of their GDP, a sharp increase from the current 2% target many members are yet to reach. Read here

This Ceasefire Isn’t Peace—It’s Strategic Surrender. Prof. Ruel F. Pepa By Prof. Ruel F. Pepa This ceasefire is better understood as a calculated retreat, i.e., a strategic pause driven by the harsh realities on the ground. Both the U.S. and Israel have come to recognize that continuing their aggressive stance against Iran could lead to consequences far exceeding their current ambitions. Read here

The Czech Government Refuses to Take Steps to Secure the Future of Democracy in the Czech Republic By Mojmir Babacek The Czech Government, together with the European Union, is participating in the American attempt to dominate the world through neurotechnology and artificial intelligence, instead of defending the basic human rights of Czech citizens. Read here

Bayer’s Colonial Fantasy: When Empire Wears a Lab Coat By Colin Todhunter Wrapped in the language of innovation, Bayer’s model is a closed loop: proprietary seeds that require proprietary herbicides, bundled with digital advisories and ‘climate-smart’ branding. It’s not a product—it’s a protocol. And once adopted, it’s hard to leave. Read here

The Trump Administration Aims to Destroy Cuba’s International Medical Mission By Dr. Birsen Filip The success of the healthcare system in Cuba is widely acknowledged, even among adversaries, critics and enemies. Before the triumph of the Socialist Revolution in 1959, Cuba faced persistent shortages of medical workers and had few hospitals. In fact, Cuba’s many poor people often had no access to healthcare services whatsoever, particularly those residing in rural and remote areas of the island. Read here