The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Britain has withdrawn its initial defence of The Grayzone news site journalist Kit Klarenberg.
UK National Union of Journalists withdraws its defence of Kit Klarenberg
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NUJ expresses concern over detention of journalist Kit Klarenberg (now, 404’d)
America is out of control, and is the main threat to the world’s peace, security and civilizations.
The derangement of the American mind
The State Department confirmed on Wednesday that Secretary of State Antony Blinken will be visiting China, making him the highest-level Biden administration official to make the trip.
Blinken’s Visit to China Confirmed After Call With Chinese FM
Global Times:
Blinken visit still ‘opportunity’ amid mutual low expectations
Shortly before Blinken’s visit was confirmed by China, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang had a phone call with Blinken at the latter’s request. During the phone call, Qin expounded on China’s firm stance on core concerns such as the Taiwan question.
The former civilian head of the NATO alliance is warning that some Eastern European states are prepared to send their soldiers to Ukraine if the bloc does not make significant pledges to Kiev during an upcoming summit.
Former NATO Head: Some NATO Countries Are Considering Sending Troops to Ukraine
Western liberal thinkers have failed to recognise the strength of Turkish democracy, because it does not deliver their desired results
Turkey elections: Why the West got it so wrong
Leaders of the Group of 7 are in hot water of domestic discontent for different reasons but their shared struggles highlight the fragility of free societies in a time of deep political and cultural divisions, says an article published by New York Times on Saturday.
G7 summit becomes club for unloved leaders: media
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The first shock is the title of the combined completed G7 statement. Take a look:
G7: Coercive with a side of dishonest false charm, they start the war against the Global South
The US will allow its European partners to transfer F-16s to Kiev, according to the Washington Post. Earlier this week, the UK and Netherlands began forming a coalition to send the American-made fighter jets to Ukraine.
Biden To Green-Light Allies Transferring F-16s to Ukraine
H/T: smoothiex12
Last week, news emerged that NATO intends to open a liaison office in Tokyo, Japan next year. The office would be NATO’s first in the Asia-Pacific region and represents the increasing role of the organisation in preparation for a US-led war against China. Both Tokyo and NATO have confirmed the plans.
NATO to expand Asia-Pacific presence by opening office in Japan
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What can China do against NATO’s foray into Asia?
So what can China do to respond to this attempt at ‘alliance encirclement’ against it? First, it can strengthen its ties with Russia and aim to create a deeper balance of power in the Asia-Pacific. Secondly, it can revitalize old alliances and strengthen its ties with North Korea as a military partner. After all, the DPRK is still obligated by the 1961 treaty of mutual assistance to come to China’s aid in a war and can be used to contain Japan and South Korea. Thirdly, it can look to build new military partnerships with regional countries who feel similarly threatened by US expansionism; for example, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar. While the rest of ASEAN are likely to stay neutral, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam (excluding the US-aligned Philippines), China should work to improve its relationships with these countries in order to prevent the US from trying to ‘force’ them to choose.
In this video I’m discussing Bart M. J. Szewczyk’s recent Foreign Policy article on “How Macron Is Blocking EU Strategy on Russia and China” and the distorted world view of these neocons. I’m discussing a shortened version. If you want to read the whole article, you can read it here:
How Macron Is Blocking EU Strategy on Russia and China
“Keep the Russians Down, the Americans in, and authoritarian China out” — What??? via Neutrality Studies
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