How Putin’s Gold Strategy Defeated Sanctions
Putin’s gold strategy, implemented in early 2022 by tying the value of the ruble to gold, has successfully countered sanctions, aided by Russia’s status as the world’s second-largest producer of gold. Russia is the target of more than 16,000 sanctions. Nonetheless, the Russian economy and military apparatus expanded by 3.6% in 2023 and is expected […]
12 Fruits And Vegetables With The Most Pesticides
The Environmental Working Group, a charity dedicated to improving environmental health, has ranked the top 12 fruits and vegetables with the most pesticides. A healthy diet must include a variety of fruits and vegetables, but it’s also critical that they be safe to eat, which means free of pesticides, pollution, and grime. Since 2004, the […]
Scholz And Macron: The Battle Of The Two (Mini-) Napoleons
Scholz and Macron, once hopeful allies shaping the Franco-German axis, now stand at odds. Scholz, rooted in local politics, clashes fiercely with Macron, fueling the battle of the (mini-) Napoleons. Olaf Scholz, the German Chancellor, and Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, should be concentrating heavily on working together at a time when the European […]
UK To Ban Foreign Entities From Owning Newspapers And Magazines
After an attempt by Redbird IMI, owned by Emirati Vice President Sheikh Mansour, to acquire The Telegraph newspaper and The Spectator magazine, the UK has decided to ban foreign entities from owning newspapers and magazines. The United Kingdom said on Wednesday that foreign governments would not be allowed to acquire newspapers or magazines within the […]
US Govt Forced Religious Leaders To Push Vaccines
The US Government, spearheaded by former NIH Director Collins and Surgeon General Murthy, compelled Faiths4Vaccines, a key member of the HHS’ COVID-19 Community Corps, to advocate for COVID-19 vaccines. Government officials, including former NIH Director Francis Collins and U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, employed religious channels to enlist the support of faith leaders nationwide in […]
After The Suez Canal, Is The Panama Canal Next?
After the Suez Canal incident, the Panama Canal is facing a similar situation, with ships now paying tolls almost eight times higher due to drought. On a recent day, more than fifty ships—from cargo ships loaded with food to tankers transporting propane—were waiting to pass through the Panama Canal. Longer wait times are the result […]
Good Luck CIA – In Response To Spycraft And Statecraft
L. Reshetnikov, a veteran of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Russia, has sent a letter to William J. Burns, the director of the CIA, in response to an article titled “Spycraft and Statecraft: Transforming the CIA for an Age of Competition.” Read it below: Dear Mr. Burns, I have read with interest your article named […]
What The Arab World Thinks Of Russia’s Military Operation Against Ukraine
Arab nations largely think of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine as a response to Western disregard for its concerns. Responses vary, with some supporting Russia, and others denouncing adherence to international law. Many advocate a diplomatic resolution. President Vladimir Putin declared the commencement of Russia’s special military operation (SMO) in Ukraine on February 24, 2022. […]
Here’s How Russia Could Hit Back If West Seizes Assets
Russia could retaliate if the West seizes assets, as it has taken conservatorship of assets from several foreign companies estimated at approximately $288 billion, which refused to operate in Russia. Russian assets worth over $300 billion were locked up overseas in 2022 as a result of the Ukrainian crisis turning into a full-fledged NATO-Russia proxy […]
US Military Bases Are Being Deactivated In The Persian Gulf
To prevent tensions between Iran and Arab governments, US military bases are being deactivated in the Persian Gulf, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The cornerstone of US power projection in West Asia is its array of military sites, which are ideally situated in the Persian Gulf. The multi-front battle raging in the […]