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

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

“[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

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

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

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)

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

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.

“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?

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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!)

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

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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The Shadow Of Chemical Warfare: Why Moscow’s Allegations Against Kiev Demand Serious Scrutiny

The Shadow Of Chemical Warfare: Why Moscow’s Allegations Against Kiev Demand Serious Scrutiny By Uriel Araujo The chemical weapons debate surrounding Ukraine has been shaped by selective coverage and geopolitical interests. While Western media focus almost exclusively on allegations against Russia,... Read More › - Voice of East


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Kennedy Center: Don’t Mend It, End It

After only two weeks on the job, The Hill reports, Kevin Couch resigned in late January as head of artistic programming at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Couch’s brief tenure might seem surprising, but a better question is why Couch sought or accepted the position in the first place.  With a reasonably … Continue reading Kennedy Center: Don’t Mend It, End It → - by Thomas L. Knapp


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Nawrocki Sounds Alarm on German Hybrid Warfare Targeting Polish Sovereignty

Nawrocki Sounds Alarm on German Hybrid Warfare Targeting Polish Sovereignty By Andrew Korybko Instead of another invasion, the current German threat to Poland is the hybrid warfare that’s actively waged against it through the German-led EU, the goal of which is... Read More › - Voice of East


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Minnesota Murders Shoot a Hole in the Overton Window

“Alex Pretti was murdered, in public and on camera, by thugs. Period. If you’re lying to others about that, shame on you. If you’re lying to yourself about it, seek help.” That’s my hot take on the Border Patrol’s public execution of an ICU nurse in Minneapolis over the weekend, and the varying reactions to … Continue reading Minnesota Murders Shoot a Hole in the Overton Window → - by Thomas L. Knapp


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The US’ New National Defence Strategy Calls For A World War-Like Military Build-Up

The US’ New National Defence Strategy Calls For A World War-Like Military Build-Up By Andrew Korybko This final “Line of Effort” underpins the preceding three regarding the Western Hemisphere, the Indo-Pacific, and burden-sharing, all of which are being pursued in furtherance... Read More › - Voice of East


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Donald Trump’s Board of Piece (of the Action)

On January 22, according to a White House press release, US president Donald Trump “ratified” the Charter of the Board of Peace, promising “a secure and prosperous future for Gaza that delivers lasting peace, stability, and opportunity for its people.” I’ve seen a lot of media coverage regarding things like Trump’s $1 billion membership fee … Continue reading Donald Trump’s Board of Piece (of the Action) → - by Thomas L. Knapp


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Over 2 Million Ukrainians Now Evading Conscription Amid Mounting War Fatigue

Over 2 Million Ukrainians Now Evading Conscription Amid Mounting War Fatigue By Andrew Korybko The 2.2 million men that are currently on the run amounts to 6.8% of the Ukrainian population and is slightly larger than the percentage of Asians in... Read More › - Voice of East


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Carney Speech: The Rupture is a Necessary Part of the Transition

“We are in the midst of a rupture, not a transition,” Canadian prime minister Mark Carney told the world’s self-designated elite in a January 21 speech. “[G]reat powers have begun using economic integration as weapons. Tariffs as leverage. Financial infrastructure as coercion. Supply chains as vulnerabilities to be exploited. You cannot ‘live within the lie’ … Continue reading Carney Speech: The Rupture is a Necessary Part of the Transition → - by Thomas L. Knapp


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Trump’s “Consolidation” Strategy Collides With Big Tech, The Deep State, And Israeli Interests

Trump’s “Consolidation” Strategy Collides With Big Tech, The Deep State, And Israeli Interests By Uriel Araujo As the US confronts multipolarity and internal fracture, Trump’s foreign policy oscillates between restraint and escalation. Expert A. Wess Mitchell’s argues the concept of consolidation... Read More › - Voice of East


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If You Own Nothing, the Real Owners Don’t Have to Care Whether You’re Happy

 Nearly a decade ago, the phrase “you’ll own nothing and you’ll be happy” entered the public conversation via a World Economic Forum essay by Ida Auken (“Welcome to 2030. I own nothing, have no privacy, and life has never been better”). Auken lauded “shared services” as an increasingly normal way of life. Why “own” … Continue reading If You Own Nothing, the Real Owners Don’t Have to Care Whether You’re Happy → - by Thomas L. Knapp


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Children’s Rights Under Occupation: A Call To Action For Kashmir At The CRC’s 100th Session

Children’s Rights Under Occupation: A Call To Action For Kashmir At The CRC’s 100th Session By Dr Ghulam Nabi Fai Children in Indian‑occupied Kashmir are growing up amid militarization, psychological trauma, and repeated disruptions to education, leaving deep and lasting... Read More › - Voice of East


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Considerations on the Morality of Donald Trump

In an interview with the New York Times, when asked if there were any checks on his powers on the world stage, Trump replied: “Yeah, there is one thing. My own morality. My own mind. It’s the only thing that can stop me.” A voice jumps in to ask: “Not international law?” “I don’t need […]
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Recipe vs. Result: Does the US Government Actually Exist?

I write three syndicated columns a week, and the vast majority of them could easily run with the title “Stupid and Evil US Government Action of the Day.” There’s almost always a specific “news hook” — whatever story happens to be dominating headlines and the public conversation — and my take often focuses on the … Continue reading Recipe vs. Result: Does the US Government Actually Exist? → - by Thomas L. Knapp


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War Powers Resolution: The Senate Had One Job

On January 14, a “war powers resolution” went down to defeat in the US Senate on a 50-50 vote, with vice president JD Vance breaking the tie. The resolution, which would have required US president Donald Trump to at least casually mention to Congress that he planned more military misadventures in Venezuela before, rather than … Continue reading War Powers Resolution: The Senate Had One Job → - by Thomas L. Knapp


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Data Centers Might Break the Grid? Good, Something Needs To.

Photo by Ron Clausen, Creative Commons 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication A quick headline roundup from the last couple of weeks: “US Electric Grid Heading Toward ‘Crisis’ Thanks to AI Data Centers” (Common Dreams, January 2) “US electricity grid stretches thin as data centers rush to turn on onsite generators” (tom’s HARDWARE, January 5) “America’s … Continue reading Data Centers Might Break the Grid? Good, Something Needs To. → - by Thomas L. Knapp


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Will Trump’s Residential Investment Ban Really Make Housing More Affordable?

In a Truth Social post, US president Donald Trump says he’s “immediately taking steps to ban large institutional investors from buying more single-family homes,” and will call on Congress to legislate those steps. He promises more details in his coming address to the World Economic Forum. Absent those details, it’s impossible to know if his … Continue reading Will Trump’s Residential Investment Ban Really Make Housing More Affordable? → - by Thomas L. Knapp


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A Dangerous Precedent: Why The US Risked An Accidental War With Russia At Sea

A Dangerous Precedent: Why The US Risked An Accidental War With Russia At Sea By Andrew Korybko The overarching trend is that the US is militarily reasserting its historical “sphere of influence” over the Americas, and enforcing the maritime component of... Read More › - Voice of East


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Murder in Minneapolis: Time to Stop Coddling the ICE Gang and Its Enablers

On January 7, gang members — gathered in Minneapolis for the purpose of abducting immigrants and cowing the state’s population — menaced motorist Renee Nicole Good, then murdered her when she attempted to flee. This wasn’t the ICE gang’s first murder, and won’t likely be its last. ICE, its allied gangs — “Homeland Security,” “Customs … Continue reading Murder in Minneapolis: Time to Stop Coddling the ICE Gang and Its Enablers → - by Thomas L. Knapp


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Russia Condemns US ‘Neocolonialism’ In Venezuela, Calls For Global South Resistance

Russia Condemns US ‘Neocolonialism’ In Venezuela, Calls For Global South Resistance By Andrew Korybko His rhetoric aims to retain Russia’s regional influence and complicate the US’ plans there. Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzia shared his country’s official response to the US’ capture of Venezuelan... Read More › - Voice of East


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Humanitarianism is the Warmest Place to Hide

Zohran Mamdani’s promise to bring “the resurgent flame of hope” to “the January chill” as mayor of a literally frozen New York City during his January 1 inaugural address got the cold shoulder from conservative commentators. Despite his vow to move the city to unity past “a tale of two cities, the rich versus the … Continue reading Humanitarianism is the Warmest Place to Hide → - by Thomas L. Knapp


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How The Yemen Front Rewired Saudi Arabia’s Stance On The Muslim Brotherhood

How The Yemen Front Rewired Saudi Arabia’s Stance On The Muslim Brotherhood By Andrew Korybko The Saudis’ growing ties with Muslim Brotherhood-aligned Turkiye, Qatar, and Iran; the Gaza War that broke out after October 7th; and the Ummah’s widespread support for... Read More › - Voice of East


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January 3: The “Peace President’s” Latest Date Which Will Live in Infamy

I’m writing this column on the morning of Saturday, January 3, with initial news trickling in. “The facts” are still thin, and some of them will likely turn out to be either incomplete or not “facts” at all, but a few real facts are foundational and not subject to change. Let’s go through them: First, … Continue reading January 3: The “Peace President’s” Latest Date Which Will Live in Infamy → - by Thomas L. Knapp


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