The U.S. and EU may worry about Rome joining the New Silk Road, but it’s their fault, writes Andrew Spannaus.
Category: Great Britain
British Foreign Policy in the Middle East: A Secret History of Self Interest
The idea that Westminster is the “mother of all parliaments,” representing a democratic model for the world, is a cultivated myth, writes Mark Curtis.
A Year of Silencing Julian Assange
On this date in 2018, the Wikileaks publisher was cut off from the work of journalism, reports Elizabeth Vos.
Anti-Semitism and Double Standards
Criticizing Israel is considered bad form, writes Daniel Lazare, but keeping mum about Saudi crimes is fine as long as the donations continue to flow.
After Pressure on Twitter, Christine Assange’s Account is Restored; Venezuela’s Telesur Now Hit
UPDATED: The Twitter account of Julian Assange’s mother was restored on Wednesday night after her supporters sent a flood of messages to Twitter.
Twitter Restricts Account of Julian Assange’s Mother
The social media giant has given no reason to Christine Assange who had turned to Twitter to campaign for the liberty of her son.
A Tale of Two Incarcerated Women
Chelsea Manning has done a great service in finally stripping away the last vestige of excuse from the figures who refuse to support Julian Assange, says Craig Murray.
Liberal Elite Still Luring Us Towards the Abyss
We have so little time, but still the old guard wants to block any possible path to salvation, writes Jonathan Cook.
Exclusive: They Spy with Their Little Eye
The Five Eyes, a part of what the NSA calls internally its “global network,” have their dirty fingerprints all over the latest spying scandal engulfing New Zealand, writes exiled Kiwi journalist and activist Suzie Dawson.
Watch Replay of 13th Vigil for Assange
Watch Friday’s broadcast here on Consortium News that discussed the latest news on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.