The Double Standard of the ICC
The US is justified in its refusal to cooperate with the ICC over alleged war crimes committed by its forces and close allies, democratic countries are capable of trying their own soldiers; but the Palestinians, who fund murderers and their families, turn to the ICC to file complaints against Israel.
The Trump Doctrine and the End of the ‘New World Order’
For years US hegemony didn’t provide security in the region, because the US was balancing too many interests to confront the multiplicity of threats.
Italy and Hungary Create ‘Anti-Immigration Axis’
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini have pledged to create an “anti-immigration axis” aimed at countering the pro-migration policies of the European Union.
Whitewashing Far-Right Parties in the Middle East
It’s time to take the gloves off and label politics from Morocco to Pakistan. In a globalized world, the various parties and movements do not exist in a vacuum.
UK: Boris Johnson Sparks ‘Burka-Gate’
An August 1 poll of Tory members by ConservativeHome found that Johnson’s popularity had almost quadrupled since he resigned on July 9 after clashing with May over her vision for Brexit.
EU Unable to Neutralize US Sanctions Against Iran
The European Union has announced a new regulation aimed at shielding European companies from the impact of US sanctions on Iran.
A Month of Multiculturalism in France: June 2018
Cultural anti-Judaism from the Maghreb has been imported in the luggage of some immigrants.
How the World Really Views Israel
Israel and the Iroquois Nation came together this week — In Israel — at the Lacrosse World Championship.
Wrecking NATO
The Washington Post headline blared, “Trump is bent on wrecking NATO. Prepare for catastrophe.” The Post fears that President Trump’s diplomacy will benefit Vladimir Putin to the detriment of American and European interests.
“Widespread Self-Righteousness”
What happened to the Europe Americans loved to love? Ancient and modern, “like us” but not too much, clean, good food, low-crime, democratic, and friendly. Was it ever so?