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Thune and Johnson: A Tale of Two Orphans

2026-03-05T09:18:14.035-08:00

In The Joy of Yiddish, Leo Rosten defines chutzpah as “that quality enshrined in a man who, having killed his mother and father, throws himself on the mercy of the court because he is an orphan.” Ladies and gentlemen, meet US Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and US House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). Thune: “Above … Continue reading Thune and Johnson: A Tale of Two Orphans → - by Thomas L. Knapp

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Iran’s Strikes On The UAE Exposed The Limits Of BRICS Unity

2026-03-04T11:40:17.050-08:00

Iran’s Strikes On The UAE Exposed The Limits Of BRICS Unity By Andrew Korybko Iran and the UAE have polar opposite security interests vis-à-vis the US, while India took the UAE’s side over Iran’s arguably due to its nearly 100x greater... Read More › - Voice of East

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On War Powers, Questions Aren’t a Working Substitute for Action

2026-03-03T06:56:18.580-08:00

On February 28, US president Donald Trump took the United States into a de facto, but not de jure, state of war with Iran. That is, he ordered the US armed forces to strike targets in Iran (the de facto part) without first securing the constitutionally required declaration of war from Congress (the de jure … Continue reading On War Powers, Questions Aren’t a Working Substitute for Action → - by Thomas L. Knapp

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The CIA’s Role In Mexico’s Cartel War: From ‘Assistance’ To Lethal Operations

2026-03-03T01:54:38.553-08:00

The CIA’s Role In Mexico’s Cartel War: From ‘Assistance’ To Lethal Operations By Uriel Araujo New reports reveal US intelligence played a direct role in lethal cartel operations in Mexico, marking a dangerous escalation. What Washington calls “assistance” increasingly resembles covert... Read More › - Voice of East

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Another US-Israel Sucker Punch

2026-02-28T10:36:37.887-08:00

A sucker punch is a punch delivered when the recipient of the punch is hit by surprise. As such a sucker punch indicates cowardice — that the sucker puncher did not have courage and decency to announce his intentions to engage in fisticuffs or battle. The current sneak attack (a so far failed attack) to […]

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The Hawk vs. The Pragmatist: Whose Advice Will Putin Follow?

2026-02-27T05:39:36.727-08:00

The Hawk vs. The Pragmatist: Whose Advice Will Putin Follow? By Andrew Korybko He can either escalate as far as accidentally sparking World War III, compromise at the cost of leaving some of his stated objectives unfilled, or keep everything about... Read More › - Voice of East

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Tariff Refunds: Honest Policy Would Be Smart Politics

2026-02-24T06:56:20.133-08:00

On February 20, the US Supreme Court ruled part of US president Donald Trump’s crazy-quilt tariff scheme illegal in its particulars. Specifically, SCOTUS noticed that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not provide the authorization Trump claims for imposing tariffs as he pleases, in the amounts he pleases, on products from whatever country he … Continue reading Tariff Refunds: Honest Policy Would Be Smart Politics → - by Thomas L. Knapp

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Why You Shouldn’t Read Too Deeply Into the Iranian‑Russian‑Chinese Naval Drills

2026-02-22T14:34:15.993-08:00

Why You Shouldn’t Read Too Deeply Into the Iranian‑Russian‑Chinese Naval Drills By Andrew Korybko They aren’t meant to deter the US and Israel like some Alt-Media observers believe. Iran, Russia, and China are carrying out the latest round of their annual joint... Read More › - Voice of East

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Zaluzhny Breaks Silence On Zelensky As Ukraine’s Elite Power Struggle Escalates

2026-02-21T13:08:36.867-08:00

Zaluzhny Breaks Silence On Zelensky As Ukraine’s Elite Power Struggle Escalates By Uriel Araujo A long-simmering factional war inside Ukraine’s political and security elites is now surfacing more openly. Former army chief Valery Zaluzhny accuses President Zelensky of intimidation as debates... Read More › - Voice of East

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Liberation Day for Real? Not Really

2026-02-21T06:19:17.169-08:00

“[The International Emergency Economic Powers Act] does not authorize the President to impose tariffs.” That’s the single really important sentence from the US Supreme Court’s February 20 ruling in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump. Trump’s ongoing tariff tantrums, starting with his “Liberation Day” schedule of “reciprocal” tariffs, were illegal under the law in question, and under … Continue reading Liberation Day for Real? Not Really → - by Thomas L. Knapp

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The Empire Strikes Back: Rubio’s Munich Speech And The Push To Recolonize The Global South

2026-02-19T13:35:18.508-08:00

The Empire Strikes Back: Rubio’s Munich Speech And The Push To Recolonize The Global South By Uriel Araujo Rubio’s speech, applauded by European leaders, reignited debate over empire, colonialism, and the future of global order. Rubio’s rhetoric about civilizational renewal masks... Read More › - Voice of East

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In Mamdani’s New York City, It’s “Democratic Socialists” vs. Workers

2026-02-19T08:15:14.127-08:00

Last November, New York City voters chose — from a uniformly awful candidate menu — “democratic socialist” Zohran Mamdani for mayor. They’re already starting to experience, and may even learn from, the consequences of that choice. “Democracy,” HL Mencken wrote, “is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get … Continue reading In Mamdani’s New York City, It’s “Democratic Socialists” vs. Workers → - by Thomas L. Knapp

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Rubio’s Munich Manifesto: Civilizationalism And The Architecture Of Trump 2.0’s World Order

2026-02-18T12:44:14.871-08:00

Rubio’s Munich Manifesto: Civilizationalism And The Architecture Of Trump 2.0’s World Order By Andrew Korybko What Trump 2.0 wants to do is lead Western Civilization’s comprehensive reforms with a view towards building a nascent civilization-state that would then unrestrainedly wield its... Read More › - Voice of East

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The Political and Personal Case for Linux (Yes, I Am Talking to You)

2026-02-17T07:29:16.416-08:00

You probably use a computer — in fact, you’re probably reading this column on a computer. For 72% of you, that computer is the ubiquitous “standard” Windows PC or laptop. For 20% of you, it’s a Mac. The other 8% of you oddballs mostly use Linux or (Linux-based) ChromeOS. I know the 92% of you … Continue reading The Political and Personal Case for Linux (Yes, I Am Talking to You) → - by Thomas L. Knapp

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A Venezuelan‑Style Iran Oil Blockade Could Let The US Divide And Rule RIC

2026-02-16T10:33:42.095-08:00

A Venezuelan‑Style Iran Oil Blockade Could Let The US Divide And Rule RIC By Andrew Korybko The cascading consequences of such a blockade, which might not ultimately be imposed due it entailing a high risk of war with Iran, could simultaneously... Read More › - Voice of East

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Russell Vought Says “We are in a post constitutional moment in our country.” He’s Not Wrong.

2026-02-14T05:23:38.114-08:00

“There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections,” US president Donald Trump declared in a February 13 Truth Social rant, “whether approved by Congress or not!” While I oppose government ID mandates for any purpose — as did “conservatives,” at least as late as the 1990s, when it came to national requirements of the … Continue reading Russell Vought Says “We are in a post constitutional moment in our country.” He’s Not Wrong. → - by Thomas L. Knapp

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Why Russia Warned About The West’s Colour Revolution Plans In Belarus Four Years In Advance?

2026-02-12T10:17:17.919-08:00

Why Russia Warned About The West’s Colour Revolution Plans In Belarus Four Years In Advance? By Andrew Korybko The timing of SVR’s warning about the West’s, and especially Poland’s and the US’, “NGO”-led Colour Revolution plans in Belarus during its 2030... Read More › - Voice of East

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Semaglutide: Artificial Shortage Is Novo Nordisk’s Business Model

2026-02-10T09:54:14.033-08:00

In early February, drug company Novo Nordisk sued telehealth company Hims & Hers. The complaint: Hims & Hers sells GLP-1 drugs at lower prices than Novo Nordisk. That’s the simple version. The legalese version is that because semaglutide (the drug behind the Novo Nordisk’s “Wegovy” brand name) was removed from the US Food and Drug … Continue reading Semaglutide: Artificial Shortage Is Novo Nordisk’s Business Model → - by Thomas L. Knapp

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What’s Driving The US’ Reported Decision To Re‑Station Tactical Nukes In The UK

2026-02-09T06:26:13.239-08:00

What’s Driving The US’ Reported Decision To Re‑Station Tactical Nukes In The UK By Andrew Korybko It’s possible that the US – whether under Trump 2.0 or whichever administration, including a possible Democrat one, comes afterwards – might agree to transfer... Read More › - Voice of East

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Xi Jinping: A Destroyer of Corruption, Privilege, and Inequality

2026-02-07T15:58:13.359-08:00

The title of the article at Foreign Affairs (FA) — “Xi the Destroyer” — speaks loudly of another Sinophobic piece by the US foreign policy magazine published by the Council on Foreign Relations. FA opens the article by noting the “purge” of People’s Liberation Army general Zhang Youxia in what it termed a “Shakespearean moment […]

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In Politics, the Celebrations Start Early and the Excuses Never End

2026-02-05T11:35:38.356-08:00

In a January 31 Texas special election to fill a vacant state Senate seat, union official Taylor Rehmet beat conservative political activist Leigh Wambsganss by 14 points — in a district where voters picked Donald Trump for president by 17 points only a little over a year ago. It’s the latest of election victories boosting … Continue reading In Politics, the Celebrations Start Early and the Excuses Never End → - by Thomas L. Knapp

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The Indo-US Trade Deal Might Sharply Shift The Direction Of The Global Systemic Transition

2026-02-04T03:52:16.721-08:00

The Indo-US Trade Deal Might Sharply Shift The Direction Of The Global Systemic Transition By Andrew Korybko Russia might be thrown into a grand strategic dilemma over whether to rely on China to replace its lost Indian oil market at the... Read More › - Voice of East

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Child Abuse, Violence, And Murder In The Epstein Files: The Unravelling Of Western ‘Order’

2026-02-03T01:59:35.279-08:00

Child Abuse, Violence, And Murder In The Epstein Files: The Unravelling Of Western ‘Order’ By Uriel Araujo US Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation that Epstein files contain images of child sexual abuse, death and extreme violence point to a scandal... Read More › - Voice of East

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Bon Voyage, David Brooks (and Let Laissez-Faire Come Back!)

2026-02-02T21:04:13.928-08:00

When David Brooks claims that his preferred “moderate conservative political philosophy” is in 2026 “so fantastically successful … that moderate Republicans are now the dominant force in American politics,” his intentional sarcasm is clear before the fourth paragraph of his final New York Times column (“Time to Say Goodbye,” February 1): “I’m kidding.” Even if a … Continue reading Bon Voyage, David Brooks (and Let Laissez-Faire Come Back!) → - by Thomas L. Knapp

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Eclipsing Kashmir: Why The Afghanistan-Pakistan Standoff Is Now South Asia’s Most Volatile Fault Line

2026-01-31T03:38:35.838-08:00

Eclipsing Kashmir: Why The Afghanistan-Pakistan Standoff Is Now South Asia’s Most Volatile Fault Line By Uriel Araujo The Afghanistan–Pakistan border is emerging as a new epicentre of instability, amid Pakistan’s accusations against the Taliban and Kabul’s warming ties with India. Escalation... Read More › - Voice of East

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