Category Archives: Guest Post

2:00PM Water Cooler 11/15/2023

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Moshe Dayan: ‘What Cause Have We to Complain About Their Hatred of Us?’

Dayan described how ethnic cleansing of Palestinians was an inherent element of Israel’s plans. But that may be hitting its limits. What now?

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Qatar’s Careful Balancing Act In Energy And Geopolitics

Simon Watkins contends that the Biden Administration regards Qatar as an ally, despite its sponsorship of Hamas.

Biden New Cold War Weapon in the Indo-Pacific Backfires

The Biden Administration demonstrates it can’t shoot straight with respect to an economic deal meant to counter China.

2:00PM Water Cooler 11/14/2023

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Will the Next Geopolitical Flash Point Be a Centuries-Old Border Dispute in an Oil-Rich Corner of South America?

Ominously, both the US and the UK are deeply involved in Venezuela’s escalating face-off with neighbouring Guyana.

Israeli War Crimes and Propaganda Follow US Blueprint

More on the hollow justifications for Israel’s conduct in Gaza.

Why Biden Is in Trouble About the Economy

Why skeptics are correct to doubt the Biden Administration claims touting how well the economy had done under its stewardship.

2:00PM Water Cooler 11/13/2023

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Michael Hudson and Ben Norton: Why Does the US Support Israel?

Michael Hudson and Ben Norton take a broad look at how the US got deeply in bed with Israel, from economic to military to historical issues

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US Health Care Strip-Mined for Profit: Primary Care Physicians Becoming Scarce, Poorly Trained Nurse Practitioners Run Wild

The slow motion collapse of US health care is accelerating due to an acute and worsening primary care physician shortage.