Putin, Jimmy Carter, Trump and Mattis on North Korea by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) Avoiding conflict on the Korean peninsula is an urgent priority of our time. Possible nuclear war would be too catastrophic to risk. Days earlier, Vladimir Putin said “(w)e are witnesses to another confrontational spiral over North Korea’s […]

Fascist Madrid v. Catalan Independence by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) Tuesday is the moment of truth – Catalan President Carles Puigdemont and parliamentarians to meet to decide yea or nay on independence, or possibly delaying a decision by renewing a call for mediation and dialogue. Madrid vows secession won’t be allowed, […]

Russia Accuses US of Waging Phony War on ISIS by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) Russia largely holds back blasting US involvement in Iraq and Syria instead of exposing its phony war on terror, mincing no words about it. When it comes, criticism is welcome. On Monday, Russia’s Defense Ministry accused Washington […]

Hezbollah Leader and Syrian General: US Aiding ISIS by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) I’ve explained many times in earlier articles that Washington created and supports ISIS, al-Qaeda, its al-Nusra offshoot and other terrorist groups. Their fighters are used as imperial foot soldiers, aiding them with air cover, deploying them to strategic […]

Deteriorated US/Turkey Relations by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) US/Turkish relations soured considerably since the 2016 aborted coup attempt to unseat President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He blamed the plot on ex-pat cleric Fethullah Gulen, living in Pennsylvania. Washington refuses to extradite him. No evidence indicates his involvement in what happened. He denies […]

Dubious Pro-Unity Rally in Barcelona by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) Reportedly busloads of people were sent to Barcelona for a so-called pro-unity rally on Sunday, attended by large crowds. Catalans overwhelmingly want independence. Polls and last Sunday’s referendum vote proved it. Have they changed their mind during the week? Do they […]

Iran to Give “Fitting Response” to Hostile Trump Actions by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) On Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said “(a)fter Mr. Trump declares his views, (virtually) clear what he wants to say, the Islamic Republic of Iran will give a fitting response at an appropriate time,” adding: […]

How to Succeed in Western Media Without Really Trying by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) Most important is loyalty to monied interests, war-profiteers, and the imperial state – serving as their press agents, abandoning fundamental journalistic principles, learning how to lie well, along with leaving honesty and integrity at home when heading […]

Catalan Declaration of Independence Imminent? by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) Sunday on Catalonia’s TV3, the region’s leader President Carles Puigdemont announced the following: “The declaration of independence, that we don’t call a ‘unilateral’ declaration of independence, is foreseen in the referendum law as an application of the results. We will apply […]

Is Trump the World’s Most Dangerous Man? by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) His words and mannerisms are telling. His deplorable actions explain best. “The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump,” published this week, includes opinions from over two dozen mental health experts. They found “overwhelming evidence of profound sociopathic traits,” along with […]