Old geopolitical foes are facing off after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but much of the world is refusing to take sides.
With Us or With Them? In a New Cold War, How About Neither.
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The end of Western domination
The Western sanctions against Russia, decided unilaterally by Washington, are presented as a just punishment for the aggression against Ukraine. But, without mentioning their illegality under international law, everyone can see that they do not reach their target. In practice, the United States is isolating the West in the hope of maintaining its hegemony over its allies.
The end of Western domination
Solomon Islands: A Risky Move Out From Under Western Control
The Solomon Islands are in the process of cementing into place a security pact with China. According to an alleged leaked draft, this pact includes provisions allowing the Solomon Islands to request the presence of Chinese police and military personnel to “assist in maintaining social order, protecting people’s lives and property, providing humanitarian assistance, carrying out disaster response, or providing assistance on other tasks” agreed upon by the Solomon Islands and China.
Solomon Islands: A Risky Move Out From Under Western Control
IMF Admits US Dollar Hegemony Declining, due to Rise of Chinese Yuan, Sanctions on Russia
The US-dominated International Monetary Fund warns of an “erosion of dollar dominance,” noting use of Chinese yuan in global central bank reserves is increasing, while Western sanctions on Russia could strengthen other currencies.
IMF Admits US Dollar Hegemony Declining, due to Rise of Chinese Yuan, Sanctions on Russia
Biden’s reality check in Europe
The takeaway from the US President Joe Biden’s European tour on March 25-26 is measly. Dissenting voices are rising in Europe as western sanctions against Russia start backfiring with price hikes and shortages of fuel and electricity. And this is only the beginning, as Moscow is yet to announce any retaliatory measures as such.
Biden’s reality check in Europe
Are Vaccine Passports About to Go Totally Global?
By Nick Corbishley – naked capitalism – March 1, 2022
As the world is transfixed by the escalating war in Ukraine and its economic fallout, big moves concerning vaccine passports are taking place behind closed doors.
Are Vaccine Passports About to Go Totally Global?
As U.S. Threatens War with Russia, Biden Administration Unveils Imperial Strategy for Indo-Pacific That Could Lead to War with China
What Kind of Threat Is China?
Book review of “America and the China Threat: From the End of History to the End of Empire” by Prof. Paolo Urio
The “brutalist philosophy” of the US was made public (曝光) by Robert Daly, a former US diplomat stationed in Beijing, in 2015. Currently, he is the director of the Kissinger Institute on China and the United States. No diplomatic niceties here, Daly frankly states the policy of the US: China must never reach the level of the US.
What Kind of Threat Is China?
Covid: Quebec to impose health tax on unvaccinated Canadians
From Summits to Boycotts – America’s Waning Influence
January 9, 2022 (Brian Berletic – NEO)
In recent months the US has attempted to flex its geopolitical might on the global stage in regards to China.
From Summits to Boycotts – America’s Waning Influence
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