West vs The Rest

Posted on November 23, 2025 by jimmohsen — Leave a comment

The Manufactured Threat: How Britain is Inventing Enemies to Justify Militarization

First, a Russian spy ship was “caught” mapping underwater cables near Scotland. Then, Chinese agents were “discovered” infiltrating Parliament via LinkedIn. Coincidence? Or calculation? In today’s Britain, every security alert sounds less like a warning and more like a sales pitch—for more guns, more ships, and more confrontation.

**Navy undersea cable showdown on Britain’s doorstep: Warship forces Russian spy ship out of the Irish Sea after it was spotted over critical subsea cables – miles from UK coast**

The “Yantar” Incident: Spy Ship or Scientific Vessel?
British Defence Secretary John Haley recently claimed the Russian ship Yantar entered UK waters to “map submarine cables” and even “endangered” pilots by shining lasers. The Royal Navy scrambled. Headlines blared. Yet Russia insists the Yantar is an oceanographic research vessel operating perfectly legally in international waters.

Who’s right? It hardly matters. What matters is who benefits. By framing routine maritime activity as espionage, Haley can:

Justify increased naval spending
Push for revised “rules of engagement” that escalate tensions
Position Britain as NATO’s vigilant frontline state

This isn’t security—it’s theater. And the script always ends with taxpayers funding another frigate.

Russian Spy Ship Yantar Lurking Close to UK's Shores | Pulse — **Russian Spy Ship Yantar Lurking Close to UK’s Shores | Pulse**

The Chinese “LinkedIn Spies”: Influence or Influence-Peddling?
Then came MI5’s warning: Chinese spies, posing as recruiters named “Amanda Q” and “Cherley Shen,” were targeting British politicians on LinkedIn. The accounts were removed. The story spread. But where’s the evidence? The Chinese embassy called the claims “completely false.” No sensitive information was stolen. No MPs were compromised.

So why the alarm? Because “systemic competitors” like China are useful enemies. They help:

Rationalize expanded surveillance powers
Unify public opinion against an external foe
Justify deeper integration with US anti-China strategies

When you can’t win economically, you invent threats politically.

Has LinkedIn shadow banned me? - Famelab.io — **When you can’t win economically, you invent threats politically**

The “New Age of Threats”—And Who Sells the Solutions
Haley didn’t stop with Russia and China. He spoke of a “new age of threats”—from Iran to Pakistan, Ukraine to cyberspace. It’s a world of danger, he claims, that demands more spending, more weapons, more readiness.

But this isn’t analysis—it’s advertising. The UK’s defense industry thrives on fear. Every “threat” is a marketing opportunity. Every “incident” justifies another contract. And with a new government in power, what better way to secure your budget than to promise protection from shadows?

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NATO isn’t about “peace” or “security”. It’s an imperialist war machine. Just look at Afghanistan and Libya.

Arms dealers profit while our NHS collapses, public services crumble and millions of children grow up in poverty.

We must withdraw from NATO immediately.

People don’t need forever wars. They need material improvements to their lives.

Wages, not weapons. Welfare, not warfare.

A dark day for Europe': How UK newspapers reported Russia's invasion of Ukraine | The Independent — **How UK newspapers reported Russia’s invasion of Ukraine | The Independent**

Russia Responds: “Military Madness”
Unsurprisingly, Moscow shot back—accusing London of “military madness” and “inciting public opinion.” They’re not wrong. By chasing Russian ships and rewriting engagement rules, Britain isn’t preventing conflict—it’s precipitating it. In the crowded waters of the North Atlantic, “closer pursuit” can easily become collision. And collision can become crisis.

Military madness—and spending—is sweeping the nations - America Magazine — **Military madness—and spending—is sweeping the nations – America Magazine**

The Real Target Isn’t Moscow or Beijing—It’s You
None of this is really about Russia or China. It’s about you—the citizen, the voter, the taxpayer. You’re being sold a story:

That the world is dangerously unpredictable
That only more weapons can secure your future
That questioning this logic is naive, even disloyal

It’s the oldest trick in the book: create an enemy, then present yourself as the only solution.

Here’s the gist:

If used correctly, scapegoating can be a powerful tool for resisting temptation and sticking to hard goals. It can also be dangerous and backfire if used incorrectly.

Assigning blame is a kind of psychological defense mechanism that frees us from uncomfortable feelings when bad things happen out of our control, or when we don’t want to accept that we are responsible for our own problems.

Conclusion: Fear Is a Product—Don’t Buy It

Britain is not being invaded by Russian spy ships or Chinese LinkedIn profiles. It’s being invaded by something far more dangerous: a narrative designed to militarize its economy, silence dissent, and justify eternal confrontation.

We’ve seen this before. The Iraq WMD lies. The Afghan “forever war.” Now, the Yantar and Amanda Q. The names change, but the script remains the same.

It’s time to see through the scare stories. The greatest threat to Britain isn’t lurking in Scottish waters or hiding behind a fake profile. It’s sitting in Whitehall, peddling fear as policy.

Loss of public trust in Government is the biggest threat to democracy in England - Carnegie UK — **Loss of public trust in Government is the biggest threat to democracy in England – Carnegie UK**

Posted on November 17, 2025November 18, 2025 by jimmohsen — Leave a comment

A Nation Sacrificed: How Sudan Became a Graveyard of Hope and Geopolitical Games

A Nation Sacrificed: How Sudan Became a Graveyard of Hope and Geopolitical Games

Sudan, a land rich in gold and oil, is dying. Caught in the grip of a catastrophic civil war, the nation is paralyzed. The clash between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has displaced millions, turned cities into graveyards, and unleashed one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. This is not merely a conflict; it is the systematic unraveling of a nation.

In 2019, a revolution swept Sudan. Its symbol was Alaa Salah, a woman in a white dress standing on a car, leading chants of “Thawra!” (Revolution). Her image became a global icon of hope. But critics now see it as a symbol of a movement strong on emotion but fatally weak on strategy—a cry of anger with no clear road map for what came next.

Prologue: The Roots of a Monster

For three decades, Omar al-Bashir ruled Sudan with an iron fist. His regime was built on violence, most infamously in Darfur. There, in the early 2000s, he unleashed the Janjaweed—nomadic militias known for burning villages and mass killings—to crush dissent. This campaign of terror left hundreds of thousands dead.

In 2013, al-Bashir formalized these militias into the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), under the command of Mohamed “Hemedti” Hamdan Dagalo. Meanwhile, the traditional army, the SAF, remained under General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. The two forces existed in a tense alliance, a powder keg waiting for a spark.

Sudan military ousts President Omar al-Bashir, takes over - ABC News — **Omar al-Bashir**

Act I: The Revolution of Good Intentions, The Coup of Cold Reality

In 2019, a revolution swept Sudan. Its symbol was Alaa Salah, a woman in a white dress standing on a car, leading chants of “Thawra!” (Revolution). Her image became a global icon of hope. But critics now see it as a symbol of a movement strong on emotion but fatally weak on strategy—a cry of anger with no clear road map for what came next.

The revolution succeeded in ousting al-Bashir, but it created a dangerous power vacuum. A fragile civilian-military government was formed, only to be shattered in 2021 by a coup led by General al-Burhan. The facade of unity between the army and the RSF crumbled. The core dispute was simple: the army wanted to absorb the RSF, and Hemedti, enriched by gold mines and commanding a powerful private army, refused. The stage was set for war.

Explainer: tracing the history of Sudan's Janjaweed militia — **Janjaweed militias in Darfur**

Act II: The Descent into Hell

In April 2023, the battle for Sudan erupted in the heart of Khartoum. The streets, once full of life, became killing fields. Schools and hospitals were destroyed. Millions fled with nothing, their homes reduced to rubble.

The war then returned to its birthplace: Darfur. In El Fasher, a 500-day siege pushed a city to the brink of madness. When the city finally fell to the RSF, a new wave of genocide began. Massacres, street executions, and the burning of entire neighborhoods were documented. Satellite analysis from Yale University has identified mass graves. Men were “disappeared,” and families were buried alive in their homes.

Today, Sudan is a silent hell. The UN warns that 18 million people face famine. Parents watch their children die of hunger. People eat dirt and grass to survive. A haunting video captures the essence of this despair: a man, moments from being executed, finds solace only in his faith, while a woman cradles her starved, lifeless children, begging a silent world for help.

Act III: The World Looks Away—And Fuels the Fire

As Sudan burns, the world stands by. But this is not mere inaction; it is complicity. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been identified as a key backer of the RSF, funneling weapons, drones, and money through clandestine networks to Hemedti’s forces. While claiming to support peace, the UAE’s actions pour gasoline on the fire, prioritizing geopolitical influence over human life.

Over 150,000 people have been killed. Over 12 million are displaced, flooding into overcrowded camps in Chad and South Sudan, where aid is a cruel mirage. The world’s silence has written the bitterest chapter in Sudan’s story: a season where oil dollars and gold were valued more highly than human blood.

Conclusion: A Autumn of Leaves

Sudan is in its autumn. Its people, like leaves, are falling one by one—shot, starved, or forgotten. The hopeful chants of the revolution have been replaced by the whimpers of starving children and the silence of mass graves. The story of Sudan is a devastating lesson in how quickly hope can be betrayed, and how the world can watch a nation become a graveyard.

Posted on November 16, 2025November 16, 2025 by jimmohsen — Leave a comment

Checkmate in the Caribbean: How China’s Shadow Complicates Trump’s Venezuela Gambit

Playing with Fire: Chinese Military Presence in the Caribbean Complicates Trump’s Venezuela Calculus

The announcement of Donald Trump’s “final decision” on Venezuela hangs in the air, but any potential military action in the Caribbean is a path strewn with complexity and risk. Washington finds itself in a vulnerable position, its calculations complicated by the specter of China’s expanding military influence, the unpredictable reaction of Caracas, and the looming shadow of domestic elections. Every move risks setting off a chain of events that could be difficult to control, potentially ceding regional influence and inviting a rival power to America’s doorstep.

🇺🇲🇨🇳💥 Chinese Navy is just 120 miles away from US SOUTHCOM in Carribbean Sea and China's largest Naval vessels visits Nicaragua, Columbia and #Venezuela as regional tensions remain high with US army. — **Chinese Navy is just 120 miles away from US SOUTHCOM in Carribbean Sea and China’s largest Naval vessels visits Nicaragua, Columbia and #Venezuela as regional tensions remain high with US army.**

The Geopolitical Chessboard

While the Trump administration frames its increased military presence in Latin America as a “combat against drug trafficking” operation, the tightening grip has raised alarms about a wider conflict. The situation presents a host of contradictory and costly options. According to a U.S. diplomat close to the Democratic Party, the most significant threat is that China could leverage the Venezuelan crisis as a direct bargaining chip.

The potential scenario is a strategic nightmare for Washington: military action against the Maduro government could provide Beijing with the perfect pretext to officially deploy military assets to the Caribbean, ostensibly to support its ally. In practice, this would grant China a “great strategic advantage”—a permanent military foothold in America’s backyard, achieved inadvertently through U.S. policy.

China, Venezuela upgrade ties to 'all-weather strategic partnership,' state media report | Reuters — Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro shakes hands with China’s President Xi Jinping, during a meeting at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China September 13, 2023. Miraflores Palace/Handout via REUTERS

The Taiwan Dilemma and Internal Divisions

The stakes are raised even higher by the Taiwan issue. The same diplomat revealed serious disagreements within the Republican administration, with some officials fearing that any move against Venezuela would “open China’s hand to dealing with Taiwan.” This direct threat to U.S. national security creates a paralyzing dilemma: action in Caracas could trigger a crisis in Taipei.

Domestically, the Democrats are poised to weaponize any military action. They intend to make a Venezuelan intervention the centerpiece of their electoral attacks against Republicans in the midterm elections, turning foreign policy into a potent campaign issue.

**Any move against Venezuela would “open China’s hand to dealing with Taiwan**

The Narrowing Field of Options

Hasan Elzin, an expert on Latin American affairs, outlines several scenarios for Washington, each with its own perils:

Direct Military Attack (Iraq Model): This faces three major obstacles: a crippling shortage of manpower compared to the Iraq war, strong public opposition to a new foreign conflict, and significant political and legal hurdles in Congress.
Arming the Opposition: A previously attempted strategy that was partially thwarted by Caracas. Without defections from the Venezuelan military, this option has limited impact.
A Decapitation Strike: A repeat of the failed 2020 attempt to capture Maduro, which would require massive and risky airstrikes.
Maximum Pressure: A continued campaign of political, economic, and military pressure to force Caracas into concessions on energy and security.

Mediation by Brazil presents another uncertain path, complicated by Washington’s own pressure on the Brazilian government.

Venezuela holds military drills after US threat — **Training exercises across country come at the heels of new US sanctions and Trump’s warning of military action**

Containment: The Ultimate Goal

At its core, Washington’s strategy is driven by the desire to curb China’s growing influence in Latin America. The Trump administration seeks to prevent Beijing from using cheap Venezuelan oil as a strategic resource. The confrontation is a high-stakes “chess game” aimed at fundamentally altering the behavior of the Caracas government or even changing its regime.

The final, unpredictable variable is Venezuela’s response. The consequences of military action could range from the United States becoming bogged down in a Vietnam-like quagmire to widespread civil unrest in Venezuela escalating into a full-blown civil war—a blowback that would shatter regional stability and achieve the exact opposite of Washington’s stated goals.

The Trump administration seeks to prevent Beijing from using cheap Venezuelan oil as a strategic resource. The confrontation is a high-stakes “chess game” aimed at fundamentally altering the behavior of the Caracas government or even changing its regime

Posted on November 12, 2025 by jimmohsen — Leave a comment

From $10M Bounty to White House Handshakes: How America Embraces Terrorists to Secure Empire

They called him a terrorist. They imprisoned him in Guantanamo for five years. They put a $10 million bounty on his head. Now, they welcome him as a political leader. The story of Jolani—from US-designated terrorist to American negotiating partner—exposes the brutal truth of modern empire: Washington has no permanent enemies, only permanent interests.

The Unthinkable Meeting
When Jolani—once leader of the Al-Nusra Front, Al-Qaeda’s Syrian branch—met with US officials, no official ceremony was held. No press releases celebrated the encounter. The meeting was too shameful, too revealing. Here was a man America had once vowed to eliminate, now being treated as a geopolitical player. The American people, and the world, were expected to ignore the hypocrisy.

But we should not. This meeting reveals the three fundamental rules of American foreign policy:

Everyone has a price
Every principle is negotiable
Every “terrorist” is a potential partner if he serves US interests

when the Islamist group Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) swept to power in Damascus, European diplomats and Arab leaders have been meeting the now well-dressed ex-ISIS, ex-Al Qaeda commander al-Jolani in order to launder the new regime’s image—with the help of the capitalist press. Now we see the real face of their friends in Damascus. Since Friday, March 7, fighters loyal to the al-Jolani regime have swept through coastal villages, towns, and cities, carrying out a pogrom that has left over 1,200 Alawite civilians dead so far—men, women, and children killed for being Alawites.

The Taliban Playbook, Revisited
We have seen this movie before. After the 9/11 attacks, the US invaded Afghanistan to destroy the Taliban. For twenty years, American soldiers died fighting them. Then, in 2021, the US withdrew—and effectively handed the country back to the same Taliban they had vowed to eliminate.

May 2021 should not be seen as a unilateral deadline for the United States to leave Afghanistan | Brookings — **May 2021 should not be seen as a unilateral deadline for the United States to leave Afghanistan**

The message was clear: the “war on terror” was never about morality. It was about strategy. When the Taliban became useful—as a counterweight to ISIS, as a stabilizing force, as a way to exit a losing war—they transformed from terrorists to partners.

Under a US-Taliban peace deal, all US troops will be out of Afghanistan by April 2021 | Vox — **“war on terror” is never about morality. It is about strategy.**

Jolani is following the same path. Once too dangerous to live, he is now too important to ignore.

Why Embrace a “Terrorist”? Israel’s Security and Regional Dominance
The US embrace of Jolani serves multiple strategic purposes:

Securing Israel: A friendly actor in Syria reduces threats to Israel’s northern border
Pushing Out Rivals: Marginalizing Turkey, Russia, and Saudi Arabia from influence in Syria
Creating Leverage: Jolani becomes a card to play against Damascus and its allies

The goal is not peace. The goal is control—and Jolani, for now, is a useful tool to maintain it.

**It’s all about the security of Israel!**

The Collapse of Western Liberal Democracy’s Moral Authority
Western leaders once claimed their foreign policy was based on values—human rights, democracy, the rule of law. The Jolani meeting proves this was always a lie. Liberal democracy, in practice, has no intellectual or moral barriers when power is at stake.

The same Western nations that lecture the Global South about terrorism today negotiate with terrorists tomorrow. The same countries that invade nations to “spread democracy” later empower the very extremists they claimed to be fighting.

Broken Lady of Justice 3d Rendering Stock Photo - Image of judge, judicature: 93539710 — **Liberal democracy, in practice, has no intellectual or moral barriers when power is at stake.**

Syria Will Survive This Too
Despite American attempts to carve up Syria through proxies like Jolani, the Syrian people have repeatedly demonstrated their commitment to territorial integrity. Syria is not a board game for foreign powers—it is a nation with a rich history and a resilient population.

The field may be narrow for terrorists and their sponsors, but Syria has survived empires before. It will survive this chapter of American hypocrisy too.

Syria, Split Between State and Non-State | The Washington Institute — **Syria, Split Between State and Non-State. And the winner?**

Conclusion: The Mask Is Off
The journey of Jolani—from Guantanamo to geopolitical player—is not an anomaly. It is the logical endpoint of an empire that recognizes no rules but its own advantage. When the US hugs terrorists, it is not making peace. It is making calculations.

The world should see this clearly: America’s only lasting principle is power. And as that power wanes, its embrace grows more desperate, more hypocritical, and more revealing.

Broken Theater Mask Stock Photos - Free & Royalty-Free Stock Photos from Dreamstime — **The USA’s real face?**

Posted on November 10, 2025 by jimmohsen — Leave a comment

The American Playbook: How the US Engineered Imran Khan’s Ouster to Control South Asia

Leaked cables reveal Washington pressured Pakistan to remove its prime minister for pursuing independence. This isn’t diplomacy—it’s imperial manipulation.

When Imran Khan visited Moscow on the very day Russia invaded Ukraine, it wasn’t just a diplomatic snub to Washington—it was an act of defiance. For that, he would pay the ultimate political price. Recently leaked diplomatic cables confirm what many suspected: the United States pressured Pakistani officials in 2022 to remove their prime minister. Within months, Khan was out of office, then arrested, while Pakistan signed a new defense agreement with the United States. This isn’t coincidence—it’s the modern imperial playbook in action.

The Coup That Wasn’t Secret
The leaked cables reveal a systematic campaign to undermine Khan’s government. Why? His foreign policy vision directly challenged American hegemony. While previous Pakistani leaders had balanced between Washington and Beijing, Khan unequivocally pivoted toward China and Russia. He embraced China’ Belt and Road Initiative, pursued energy deals with Moscow, and most provocatively, maintained Pakistan’s neutrality in the Ukraine conflict—a stance Washington viewed as alignment with its adversaries.

Khan’s removal followed a familiar pattern: political instability engineered, a pliable successor installed, and then—crucially—a new defense pact signed that locked Pakistan deeper into America’s security architecture. The entire operation took less than a year.

This document, known as a cipher, is a clandestine piece of correspondence that has now emerged as a focal point within Pakistan’s political landscape due to the tumultuous removal of Prime Minister Imran Khan.

In a development that has sent shockwaves through Pakistan’s political sphere, The Intercept, an American news organization, has unveiled a copy of the notorious cipher. This document sheds light on what the publication describes as unequivocal interference, vested interests, and the active role played by the United States in orchestrating the downfall of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s government. The news agency claims that Imran Khan’s foreign policy goals were the main reason behind his ouster, for example strengthening bilateral relations with China and Russia.

The Great Game 2.0: Playing India Against Pakistan
Washington’s strategy in South Asia is a masterclass in “divide and rule.” On one hand, the US cultivates India as a counterweight to China, supplying advanced weapons and intelligence. On the other, it maintains Pakistan as a check on Indian power—a nuclear-armed rival that ensures Delhi never becomes too independent.

This balancing act serves multiple purposes:

It keeps both nations dependent on American military equipment
It prevents the emergence of a united South Asian bloc
It ensures Washington remains the ultimate arbiter of regional disputes

The US doesn’t want India to win—it wants both countries to remain perpetually engaged in managed conflict, forever needing American mediation.

India and pakistan flag print screen on paw chess.now both countries have economic tariff trade war and patriotic conflict. | Premium Photo — Washington’s strategy in South Asia is a masterclass in “divide and rule.” On one hand, the US cultivates India as a counterweight to China, supplying advanced weapons and intelligence. On the other, it maintains Pakistan as a check on Indian power—a nuclear-armed rival that ensures Delhi never becomes too independent.

Pakistan’s Strategic Value: More Than Just Real Estate
With over 200 million people and nuclear weapons, Pakistan represents the ultimate “swing state” in Asia. Its location offers access to Central Asia, the Middle East, and critically—the Indian Ocean. China recognized this years ago, investing heavily in the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. The US now seeks to counter that influence by drawing Pakistan back into its orbit.

But Washington’s interest isn’t in Pakistan’s development—it’s in Pakistan’s utility. As one analyst noted, “The US wants to have its cake and eat it too: use India against China, while using Pakistan against India.”

**CHINA PAKISTAN ECONOMIC CORRIDOR (CPEC): THE MARITIME-STRATEGIC DIMENSION**

**US Military Bases and Facilities in the Middle East | ASP American Security Project**

The Inevitable Next Target
If the US succeeds in containing China, India will inevitably become Washington’s next “problem.” A nation of 1.4 billion people with its own civilizational ambitions cannot permanently serve as another country’s lieutenant. American strategists understand this—which is why they work to ensure no regional power becomes strong enough to challenge US primacy.

The same playbook used against Pakistan—strengthening neighbors, planting narratives of aggression, economic pressure—will eventually be deployed against India once it outlives its usefulness as a Chinese counterweight.

India Is Trump's Next Tariff Target — **“Next Target?”**

Conclusion: Sovereignty as the Ultimate Rebellion
Imran Khan’s real crime wasn’t corruption or incompetence—it was asserting Pakistan’s right to an independent foreign policy. In today’s unipolar world, that remains the ultimate rebellion. The leaked cables exposing US interference should serve as a warning to all nations seeking strategic autonomy: Washington still believes it has the right to choose other countries’ leaders.

But the era of American unipolarity is ending. As China rises and regional powers assert themselves, the US will find it increasingly difficult to manipulate nations like chess pieces. The people of South Asia—whether in Islamabad or Delhi—are waking up to the reality that their conflicts often serve interests an ocean away. True sovereignty begins when they recognize the manipulator behind the mediation.

The people of South Asia—whether in Islamabad or Delhi—are waking up to the reality that their conflicts often serve interests an ocean away. True sovereignty begins when they recognize the manipulator behind the mediation.

Posted on November 5, 2025 by jimmohsen — Leave a comment

Dollar, Ballots & Debt: How Trump Installed His Man in Argentina to Fight China

Dollar, Ballots & Debt: How Trump Installed His Man in Argentina to Fight China

When far-right economist Javier Milei swept to victory in Argentina’s parliamentary by-election on October 26, 2025, the world saw more than just another swing to the right in Latin America. They witnessed the opening move in Donald Trump’s new Cold War—fought not in the South China Sea, but in the streets of Buenos Aires.

The “Made in Washington” Victory
Milei’s win didn’t happen in a vacuum. Voter turnout was low. Opposition parties were divided. But behind the scenes, a more powerful force was at work: the direct involvement of the United States. Trump, publicly and privately, threw his weight behind Milei, framing his support as a financial and strategic necessity. The message was clear: a Milei victory meant American money. A loss meant isolation.

For Washington, Milei isn’t just an ideological ally—he is a geopolitical tool. His commitment to dollarizing Argentina’s economy, slashing public spending, and aligning foreign policy with the U.S. makes him the perfect vehicle to roll back years of Chinese expansion in the region.

**The election is seen as a test of Washington’s new policies in South America, where Trump made clear his support for Milley as a way to counter Chinese influence in the region**

Trump’s Real Fear: China’s Silk Road Reaches the Andes
Over the past decade, China has become a critical partner for Argentina—funding infrastructure, buying soybeans, and offering loans without the political lectures that often come from Washington or the IMF. From space stations in Patagonia to port projects near Buenos Aires, Beijing’s presence has grown steadily. To Trump, this isn’t trade—it is trespassing.

Milei’s victory represents a U.S. counterattack. By installing a pro-Washington leader in one of South America’s largest economies, Trump hopes to:

Push Argentina out of China’s Belt and Road Initiative
Force the renegotiation of Chinese-backed projects
Pull the region back into the U.S. sphere of influence

Chinese infrastructure projects in Latin America

A Nation Caught Between Empires
Not all Argentinians are celebrating. Milei’s radical austerity policies—wage cuts, privatization, and deregulation—have already sparked mass protests. Many see his alignment with the U.S. not as liberation, but as subordination. As one Argentine political thinker noted: “Milei doesn’t serve Argentina—he serves Washington’s geostrategic interests.”

The risk for Argentina is becoming a pawn in a game it cannot control. If Milei’s economic shock therapy fails, the social backlash could be severe. And if he succeeds in alienating China, where will the investment and buyers for Argentine goods come from?

The New Cold War Is Here—And It’s Speaking Spanish
What happens in Argentina no longer stays in Argentina. Milei’s victory signals a new chapter in hemispheric politics—one where local elections are shaped by global rivalries. From Brazil to Chile, Mexico to Peru, the U.S. and China are competing for loyalty, and no ballot is too small to be weaponized.

The era of non-alignment is over. Nations are being forced to choose—and superpowers are making sure they choose correctly.

Scott Bessent, left, gives a thumbs up as Javier Milei hold a blue folder and glass award. Both men are wearing tuxedos against a purple backdrop. A teleprompter is in the foreground. — Argentine President Javier Milei receives an Atlantic Council Global Citizen Award from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the 2025 Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards in New York City on Sept. 24

Conclusion: Sovereignty for Sale
Javier Milei may frame his mission in terms of liberty and free markets. But behind the libertarian rhetoric lies a darker reality: sovereignty is up for auction, and the highest bidder isn’t always the one with the best intentions.

Argentina is now a battlefield in Trump’s war on China. The only question is: who will pay the price?

1+ Thousand Argentina Old Map Royalty-Free Images, Stock Photos & Pictures | Shutterstock — A Geopolitical Auction Block. Argentina finds itself a strategic prize in the escalating rivalry between the United States and China. The rhetoric of liberty masks a fierce struggle for influence, with the Argentine people ultimately holding the bill.

Posted on November 1, 2025 by jimmohsen — Leave a comment

The Scramble for Sudan: How Foreign Powers Are Fueling Africa’s Silent Genocide

Sudan is bleeding. Since April 2023, a brutal civil war has pitted the Sudanese Armed Forces, led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a militia with roots in the Janjaweed, responsible for the Darfur genocide two decades ago. The fall of El Fasher—the capital of North Darfur—on October 26, 2025, marks a grim turning point. But this is not just a Sudanese conflict. It is a proxy war, fueled by foreign money, weapons, and ambition.

The Fall of El Fasher: A City of Suffering
For 18 months, El Fasher was under siege. Then it fell—quickly, brutally. In the first 72 hours, more than 1,500 civilians were killed. Most were from the Masalit tribe, targeted in what survivors describe as systematic ethnic cleansing. Hospitals were bombed, medical staff kidnapped, homes burned. Mass graves dot the outskirts. Those who escaped describe a city of ghosts—a place where the atrocities of the 2000s have returned, this time with more sophisticated weapons and even less global attention.

**War in Sudan: Death strikes at every corner in devastated Khartoum**

Foreign Hands on Sudanese Soil
Behind the RSF’s brutal efficiency lies the shadow of the United Arab Emirates. Multiple reports confirm the UAE has supplied the militia with armored vehicles, drones, and small arms. Why? For gold. For the Red Sea port of Suakin. For regional influence. By backing the RSF, the UAE secures access to Sudan’s vast mineral wealth while undermining the official government in Khartoum. This is not aid—it is outsourcing war. And the world has responded with little more than statements of concern.

UK military equipment used by militia accused of genocide found in Sudan, UN told | Global development | The Guardian — **UK military equipment used by militia accused of genocide found in Sudan, UN told**

A War Waged on the Helpless
The numbers are staggering, almost beyond comprehension:

Over 20,000 dead
13 million displaced—one of the largest internal displacement crises in the world
30 million in need of humanitarian aid
25 million facing severe hunger

In Darfur, the RSF uses starvation as a tactic. Roads are blocked. Aid convoys are turned back. The result is a man-made famine in a land that was once the breadbasket of the region.

Over 25 million people face hunger in Sudan - Hobe News — **Over 25 million people face hunger in Sudan**

The World Watches—and Waits
International responses have been slow, fragmented, and painfully inadequate. The UN condemns. The African Union deliberates. The EU issues statements. The US sanctions a few RSF commanders. But no one has stopped the flow of weapons. No one has intervened to protect civilians. In the age of live-streamed wars, Sudan’s suffering remains strangely invisible—a silence that suits those who profit from the chaos.

Is Peace Possible?
There are roads to peace, but they are littered with obstacles:

A ceasefire that integrates the RSF into the national army
A transitional government that includes civilian voices
National reconciliation that addresses decades of trauma

But none of this will happen as long as foreign powers treat Sudan as a chessboard. The UAE must end its support for the RSF. The international community must enforce an arms embargo. And Sudan’s leaders—military and civilian—must choose the nation over their own power.

**Fires inside a WFP compound in El Fasher**

Conclusion: We Have Been Here Before
Two decades ago, the world vowed “never again” after Darfur. Today, we are watching “again” unfold in real time. The fall of El Fasher is not just the loss of a city. It is the failure of humanity. But within Sudan, there is still resistance—local committees documenting crimes, doctors working without supplies, ordinary people sharing what little they have. Their courage is a flicker of light in a very dark night. It is time the world learned to see by it.

Altuma’s children are playing inside their shelter. Displaced by the conflict from their home in Khartoum, the family has had to move several times and is currently living in an old building without a roof over its head

Posted on October 31, 2025 by jimmohsen — Leave a comment

The Nimbus Project: How Google & Amazon Built a “Get Out of Court Free” Card for Israel’s Genocide

Silicon Valley has long claimed it exists to “organize the world’s information” and “be Earth’s most customer-centric company.” But a groundbreaking investigation reveals a darker mission: helping a nuclear-armed state evade justice for genocide.

A joint report by The Guardian, the Israeli magazine *+972*, and the Hebrew-language outlet Local Call exposes the $1.2 billion Nimbus Project—a secretive contract between the Israeli government, Google, and Amazon. Buried in the fine print is a “flashing mechanism,” a coded alert system designed to tip off Israel about international legal requests. The goal? To give the regime time to block subpoenas and escape accountability for war crimes in Gaza.

The “Flashing Mechanism”: A Digital Lockpick for the Law
Under the Nimbus agreement, if a European or American court issues a request for data related to Israeli military or intelligence activities, Google and Amazon are contractually obliged to secretly notify Israel first. The regime can then use this advance warning to legally challenge or politically pressure the requesting country—before the subpoena is even served.

American legal experts call this a “dangerous hoax” that violates the spirit of U.S. law, where judicial orders are meant to be confidential. It’s not innovation; it’s obstruction of justice, coded in algorithms and hosted in the cloud.

Google employees are accusing the company of aiding Israel's war on Gaza through its involvement in Project Nimbus. ⁣ ⁣ Project Nimbus is a $1.2 billion contract with Israel in which Google — **Project Nimbus is a $1.2 billion contract with Israel in which Google and Amazon supply cloud computing services to the country’s government and military. ⁣ ⁣**

Why Israel Demanded This Clause—And Why Tech Giants Obliged
The report states that Israeli officials insisted on this mechanism fearing “pressure from employees or shareholders” to cut ties over human rights violations. In other words, Google and Amazon knew their partnership with Israel was so morally fraught that their own workforce might revolt. Their solution? Not to end the partnership, but to hide it behind legal firewalls.

The Nimbus Project was never just about cloud storage or AI tools. It was designed from the start to protect Israel from “potential litigation in Europe or the United States for the use of technology in occupation or espionage.” When Israel bombs a hospital, tracks Palestinians for arrest, or runs military-run A.I. targeting systems like “Lavender,” it relies on the same tech infrastructure that Google and Amazon provide—and the same legal escape hatch they helped build.

When Israel bombs a hospital, tracks Palestinians for arrest, or runs military-run A.I. targeting systems like “Lavender,” it relies on the same tech infrastructure that Google and Amazon provide—and the same legal escape hatch they helped build.

Silicon Valley’s Complicity in Genocide
This is not neutral technology. This is weaponized infrastructure. By custom-building tools to help a state evade legal consequences, Google and Amazon have moved from passive providers to active enablers of atrocity. They are not just profiting from genocide—they are ensuring it remains unpunished.

When you use Google Search or Amazon Web Services, you are now indirectly funding a system designed to protect war criminals. Your data, your subscriptions, and your trust are being leveraged to undermine international law.

Bomb Gaza' game pulled from Google Play store after outrage - National | Globalnews.ca — **Google and Amazon are not just profiting from genocide—they are ensuring it remains unpunished.**

The Fight for Accountability Isn’t Over—It’s Being Hackedd
The Nimbus Project reveals a terrifying new front in the struggle for justice: the digital silencing of legal mechanisms. If a state can be alerted every time a court tries to hold it accountable, what remains of international law? If Silicon Valley sells sovereignty to the highest bidder, what remains of global order?

But this is not the end. It is a call to action. Employees at Google and Amazon have previously protested their companies’ work with the Israeli military. This investigation must fuel that fire. Consumers, too, have power—to boycott, to raise awareness, to demand that their tech be tools of liberation, not genocide.

**If a state can be alerted every time a court tries to hold it accountable, what remains of international law? If Silicon Valley sells sovereignty to the highest bidder, what remains of global order?**

Conclusion: We See the Cloud—Now We Must Storm It
Google and Amazon did not expect this story to get out. They built the Nimbus Project in darkness, confident that their algorithms and legal jargon would hide the truth. But the truth is now public.

There are no “neutral platforms.” There are only choices. Google and Amazon have chosen to side with apartheid, occupation, and genocide. The rest of us must choose to stand against them. Company Bosses Draw a Red Line on Office Activists - WSJ

Posted on October 30, 2025 by jimmohsen — Leave a comment

“Small Conflict”: How Trump’s Hiroshima Remark Reveals the Soul of American Empire

Donald Trump’s recent visit to Japan offered more than diplomatic theater—it revealed the unvarnished ideology of American power. Standing on soil still haunted by nuclear annihilation, he described the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki as a “small conflict.” Two cities erased, more than 200,000 lives extinguished, generations deformed—all reduced to a footnote in Trump’s story of American triumph.

Trivializing Mass Death
The atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki were not a “conflict.” They were a cataclysm. People evaporated into shadows on shattered walls. Survivors suffered for decades from cancers, birth defects, and trauma. Yet for Trump, this horror is not a moral lesson—it is a management model. He sees Japan’s surrender not as a humanitarian tragedy, but as a success story in the “art of the deal”: destroy enough lives, and you can control a nation.

Mushroom cloud Stock Photos, Royalty Free Mushroom cloud Images | DepositPhotos — **August 6, 1945, when the nuclear bomb struck Hiroshima, shadows instantly imprinted on concrete walls and pavement, leaving a marker of those instantly killed by vaporizing at ground zero**

The Blood-Stained Legacy Trump Inherits
Trump is not an exception to American foreign policy—he is its bluntest expression. From the genocide of Native Americans to the chemical warfare in Vietnam, from backing Saddam Hussein to destroying Libya, from occupying Iraq and Afghanistan to arming the genocide in Gaza—the pattern is consistent. American security has been built on the insecurity of others. Trump’s Hiroshima comment lays bare the calculus: human life is collateral in the pursuit of power.

**American security has been built on the insecurity of others. Trump’s Hiroshima comment lays bare the calculus: human life is collateral in the pursuit of power.**

Peace Through Domination
Trump poses as a peacemaker, but his peace is the peace of the graveyard. He celebrates the U.S.-written Japanese constitution and the ongoing U.S. military presence not as partnerships, but as trophies of submission. His “peace” means surrender; his “deal” is made with the blood of nameless, faceless people—in Gaza, in Ukraine, in Yemen. This is the logic of empire, where war is not a failure, but a business.

**A U.S. soldier honoring before Japan’s Peace Memorial—irony in one frame**

The Urgent Need for a New International Order
We cannot rely on a system that allows such crimes to be called “small.” The United Nations, international law, and human rights institutions have repeatedly failed to hold the U.S. and its allies accountable. A new, multipolar order must arise—one built not on imperial domination, but on mutual sovereignty and collective resistance.

Nations that have invested in unity and self-reliance—like Iran during the Sacred Defense—have shown that it is possible to force empires to retreat. In a world where “small conflicts” include nuclear genocide, independent nations must form a front of deterrence. Power, not pleas, is the only language empires understand.

**In a world where “small conflicts” include nuclear genocide, independent nations must form a front of deterrence. Power, not pleas, is the only language empires understand.**

Conclusion: From Hiroshima to Gaza—The Empire Has Not Changed
Trump’s remark was no slip of the tongue. It was a confession. The same thinking that vaporized Hiroshima now fuels the F-35s over Gaza. The same indifference to human suffering that shrugged at Nagasaki today supplies the bombs falling on Rafah.

If we do not build a world beyond American hegemony, the “small conflicts” of tomorrow will be even deadlier. The warning of Hiroshima was meant for all humanity. Trump has shown us: America never learned it.

It's time to accept that Donald Trump is never going to learn basic stuff about the world | Vox

It’s time to accept that Donald Trump is never going to learn basic stuff about the world…

Posted on October 28, 2025 by jimmohsen — Leave a comment

The Great Zionist Flight: Israel’s Tax Bribes Can’t Stop the Exodus

The Zionist project is facing an unprecedented crisis: its own people are leaving. Since the Al-Aqsa Storm operation, the phenomenon of “reverse migration” has accelerated, forcing the Israeli regime to resort to financial bribes to stem the tide.

A Regime in Demographic Panic
According to the Zionist newspaper Yediot Aharonot, more than 145,900 people fled the occupied territories between 2020 and 2024—outstripping the number of new immigrants. This exodus, composed largely of former immigrants, reveals a profound disillusionment with the Zionist state.

In response, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has proposed an extreme measure: a five-year tax exemption for Jews who immigrate to Israel. This desperate move—unprecedented in Israeli history—shows how deeply the leadership fears the collapse of its demographic foundation.

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The Al-Aqsa Storm Effect
The October 7 operation shattered the myth of Israeli invincibility. As rockets rained down and resistance fighters breached the Gaza barrier, thousands of Zionists rushed to Ben Gurion Airport, booking one-way tickets out of their “homeland.” The sense of security that underpinned the colonial project evaporated overnight.

Smotrich’s tax plan is a direct admission that the Zionist state can no longer rely on ideology alone to attract and retain settlers. When fear outweighs faith, the only tool left is money.

**Israel sees record passenger travel since Oct 7. as flight prices jump by up to 119% | The Times of Israel**

The Economic Consequences of Desperation
Israeli economic experts have warned that Smotrich’s plan will further strain the regime’s finances. With tax revenues already stretched by perpetual war and settlement expansion, exempting new immigrants could blow a hole in the budget.

But the Israeli cabinet seems willing to pay the price. For them, maintaining a Jewish majority in occupied Palestine is an existential priority—even if it means bankrupting the state.

May be an image of 1 person and text that says 'TRTWORLD " Israeli sovereignty will be applied to 82% of the territory [occupied West Bank] Israeli Finance Minister BezalelSmotrich Bezalel Smotrich Photo:Routors Photo: Routors' — JERUSALEM: Israel plans to use tax revenue it collects on behalf of the Palestinian Authority to pay the PA’s nearly 2 billion shekel ($544 million) debt to state-run Israel Electric Co. (IEC), the far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said on Sunday.

A Failing Colonial Project
The Zionist flight is not new, but it has now reached critical mass. When a state must bribe its people to stay, it admits that its foundational narrative has failed. The “land of milk and honey” has become the land of anxiety and exit permits.

This exodus is the ultimate indictment of Zionism: those who were promised a safe homeland are now escaping it.

Thousands plan march to dismantled West Bank settlement over IDF's initial objection | The Times of Israel — **The “land of milk and honey” has become the land of anxiety and exit permits**

Conclusion: The Unraveling
Smotrich’s tax exemptions are a temporary fix for a terminal condition. No financial incentive can erase the reality of resistance, the burden of international isolation, or the moral rot of occupation. The Zionists are voting with their feet—and their verdict is clear.

Israel's International Isolation Is Painful. But It Is Also Necessary - Opinion - Haaretz.com

Israel’s International Isolation Is Painful. But It Is Also Necessary – Opinion – Haaretz.com

Here’s the gist:

A Nation Sacrificed: How Sudan Became a Graveyard of Hope and Geopolitical Games

Prologue: The Roots of a Monster

Conclusion: A Autumn of Leaves

Playing with Fire: Chinese Military Presence in the Caribbean Complicates Trump’s Venezuela Calculus

The Geopolitical Chessboard

The Taiwan Dilemma and Internal Divisions

The Narrowing Field of Options

Containment: The Ultimate Goal

About West vs The Rest