The term “containment” never comes up, writes Michael T. Klare. But nonetheless, here is the new 21st century Cold War on a planet desperately in need of something else.
Biden Tightens the Noose Around China
Tag: New Cold War
Australia Continues Plunge Into Military Brinkmanship
This is just the latest in Canberra’s continually expanding policy of feeding vast fortunes into Washington’s standoff with Beijing at the expense of its own people, writes Caitlin Johnstone.
The All-American Base World
As long as this current count of 750 military bases in 81 places remains a reality, so, too, will U.S. wars, writes Patterson Deppen.
Undermining Detente Between Biden & Putin
Norman Solomon says Democrats and Progressives have been heightening bilateral tensions that increase the chances of thermonuclear holocaust.
Media Using UFO Report to Stir Arms Race
Caitlin Johnstone advises readers to question the latest episode of Cold War propaganda.
‘The Russia Question’
Rising Threat of Nuclear War Is Barely Noticed
Caitlin Johnstone responds to a U.S. Strategic Command posture statement that — due to widespread Western media malpractice — caught a lot of people off guard.
Biden’s ‘Plan’ for Central America
The plan, which is praised by right-wing regional leaders, seeks to end restrictions on foreign domination of industries and markets, Ben Norton reports.
Talking Tough & Carrying a Radioactive Stick
Never since the Cold War ended with the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 have so many U.S. nuclear bombers been engaged in “show-of-force” operations of this sort, writes Michael Klare.
Nuclear Testing, Never Again
Congress must step in and slam the door shut on the idea of resuming nuclear testing, especially if its purpose is to threaten other countries, writes Daryl G. Kimball.