Major Media Praise Mad Dog Mattis by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) The New York Times praised his “stability” as a counterweight “to an unpredictable president.” The neocon/CIA-connected Washington Post called him “a bulwark against Trump’s isolationist impulses (sic) and more extreme proposals,” calling him “a calm “reassurer-in-chief…” The Wall Street Journal […]

US/UK Escalate Hostility Toward Russia by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) A previous article explained that bipartisan US hardliners appear heading toward war on Russia. If launched, nuclear weapons will likely be used, a potential doomsday scenario, threatening all life forms on earth. Washington’s longstanding geopolitical agenda is all about seeking dominion […]

Trump Turning a Page in Syria for Peace? by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) Chances for peace in Syria following Trump’s Wednesday announcement are nil. Whatever happens ahead will have nothing to do with conflict resolution – what dominant bipartisan US hardliners oppose.  US aggression rages in multiple theaters with no prospect […]

US Withdrawing Forces from Syria? Hold the Cheers by Stephen Lendman I previously explained that US special forces operate in three-fourths of world countries, thousands in Syria alone. They operate on up to 18 bases in northern and southern parts of the country. In September, construction of a new base began in Deir Ezzor province. […]

Firestorm Over Trump’s Announcement on Syria by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) On Wednesday, Trump tweeted: “We have defeated ISIS in Syria, the only reason for being there during the Trump presidency.” “After historic victories against ISIS, it’s time to bring our great young people home!” A same-day article discusses his announcement. […]

Manufacturing Nonexistent US National Security Threats by Stephen Lendman The US needs enemies and threats to unjustifiably justify its belligerent national security state agenda. None exist so they’re invented.  The Global War on Terror is the greatest hoax in modern times – along with the no-peace/Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Washington’s imperial agenda for unchallenged global dominance […]

The Illusion of Ceasefire in Yemen by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) During talks in Sweden, warring parties agreed on ceasing hostilities beginning on December 18. A UN message to both sides set Tuesday as the day to end hostilities in and around the port city of Hodeidah – the main entry […]

On a Path Toward WW III by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) A war able to end all future wars may happen – because of the destructive power of today’s super-weapons, making pre-nuclear age ones seem like toys by comparison.  The possibility of WW III is real – perhaps inevitable the way […]

UNGA Resolution on Alleged Russian Militarization of Crimea by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) Ukraine’s draft resolution on Russia’s alleged militarization of Crimea was likely cooked up and written by Trump regime hardliners – maybe in cahoots with their UK counterparts. Heavily US pressured, bribed and bullied UN member states adopted it […]

Russian Support for Trump’s Election Campaign Indisputable? by Stephen Lendman (stephenlendman.org – Home – Stephen Lendman) The claim by US media, notably neocon/CIA-connected  Washington Post editors is indisputably false! Cold, hard indisputable facts don’t deter Russia bashers. As long as Trump remains in office, perhaps even after he’s gone, the Big Lie alleging Russian US […]