Iran is overwhelmingly portrayed by the collective West as an existential threat to the survival of Israel and, to a lesser extent, to U.S. national security interests. The issue with this narrative lies in how the Iranian government is depicted. On one hand, it’s presented as weak and constantly on the brink of collapse. On…

It has been one year since the escalation of hostilities on October 7, followed by Israel’s relentless bombing campaign and ground offensive. This conflict has displaced nearly 2 million people and potentially resulted in the deaths of around 200,000. In the early months of the Gaza Strip offensive, there was hope for a ceasefire by…

On February 3, 2024, President Biden declared, “If you harm an American, we will respond.” His remarks followed the deaths of three U.S. service members stationed at an airbase in Jordan, reportedly caused by a suicide drone attack launched by an Iraqi militia However, this statement brings into sharp relief the unequal value placed on…

As the ceasefire deal drifts further out of reach due to the dispute over the Philadelphi Corridor, Western governments are ramping up their media and activism crackdowns. From the detention of UK-based journalists Richard Medhurst and Sarah Wilkinson to the FBI’s raid on former Marine Intelligence officer Scott Ritter’s home and the U.S. Marshals’ questioning…

At this point, we have a clear understanding of the fundamental mechanism behind U.S. foreign policy: the use of hard power, including the threat or actual deployment of military intervention and economic sanctions, to contain and isolate perceived rival powers such as Russia, China, and, to a lesser extent, Iran and the Axis of Resistance.…

Six days ago, the Ukrainian Army (AFU) initiated a surprise counteroffensive into the Russian region of Kursk along Ukraine’s northern border. In what is the largest regional gain since the Kharkiv offensive nearly two years ago, the AFU initially captured over 350 square kilometers of territory. This is the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s first offensive…

After a typically contentious election, the overthrow of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro appears nowhere in sight. Now that the electoral audit is in the hands of the nation’s Supreme Court, it seems the Biden Administration is softening its language regarding the recognition of Edmundo Gonzales as the winner of the July 28 election. Regardless of…

On this episode of State of Play with Greg Stoker: Despite the fervent calls for military action by hawks in Washington and Downing Street, the West is grossly unprepared for a major conflict far from its own borders. The violent far-right riots in the UK this weekend highlight the potential for escalating civil unrest if…

Think Tanks have a benign dictionary definition – an organization that gathers groups of interdisciplinary scholars to perform research around particular policies, issues or ideas ranging from social policy to culture and technology. However, the great unspoken negative aspect of think tanks is the power they wield. They control information, shape and legitimize government policy,…

The unprecedented live-streamed violence in Gaza has forced a crisis of conscience for many government employees. From the State Department to the military, individuals have taken rebellious action to remove themselves from participating in a blazingly obvious campaign of controlled famine and collective punishment. Tonight on State of Play, we interview two conscientious objectors from…

MintPress News teamed up with Greg Stoker, a former U.S. Army Special Operations member turned anti-imperialist, to provide insightful analysis of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) assault on Rafah, shedding light on why it is likely doomed to fail. Stoker’s examination begins with a stark revelation regarding the IDF’s logistical hurdles. “The Israeli Army is…

The death and destruction caused in Gaza is almost beyond comprehension. Over 25,000 people have died at the hands of the Israeli air and ground assault, and virtually the entire population of the densely populated strip has been forced to flee their homes. Few governments have been willing to put up meaningful resistance to Israeli…