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Back to SearchUS Kidnapping of Venezuelan Diplomat Alex Saab: Illegal & Dangerous Act of Piracy
Venezuela’s special diplomatic envoy, Alex Saab, was extradited to the U.S. on Oct. 16 after 491 days of detention and imprisonment in Cape Verde. Hi…
4 years, 4 months ago
Crisis In Ethiopia: Breaking Through the Propaganda, w/ Eugene Puryear
The U.S. and EU have accused Ethiopia of every atrocity imaginable and now they’re preparing sanctions. The Ethiopian government insists that it’s le…
4 years, 5 months ago
How U.S. Meddling Distorted Russian Politics, w/ Leftist Alexey Sakhnin
In the American mind, Russia is associated with the Soviet Union — the red menace — and long standing Russophobia clearly echoes in the coverage of P…
4 years, 5 months ago
Killing Modernity: How the US & Britain Destroyed the Afghan Left, w/ Vijay Prashad
It’s been 20 years since the US invaded Afghanistan. As the US finally withdrew, Taliban control over Afghanistan has been portrayed as inevitable. B…
4 years, 5 months ago
Voices from the African Left: China vs the US & the New Cold War
Western governments along with their loyal media and think tanks warn that China is colonizing, exploiting, and forcing Africa into a debt trap. Is t…
4 years, 5 months ago
Marxist Epidemiologist Calls Bullsh*t on Antivaxxers, Details COVID's Capitalist Roots
Anti-scientific conspiracy theories are spreading, not just among the right, but even among some segments of the left.
To address this issue from a M…
4 years, 6 months ago
Red Yemen: From Socialist State to Bombed-Out Neoliberal Ruin
The Saudis, backed by the Americans, have been waging a war against Yemen since 2015, causing massive civilian casualties as well as famine and a cho…
4 years, 6 months ago
Lost History: When Europeans Fled to the Middle East. Plus, Myanmar And China, w/ Michael Vatikiotis
Rania Khalek spoke with writer and conflict mediator Michael Vatikiotis about his latest book exploring the lost history of Europeans fleeing to safe…
4 years, 6 months ago
Kurdistan: Iraq’s Unknown Dictatorship, with Kamal Chomani
The Game of Thrones politics of Kurdistan is fascinating and neglected, involving family and tribal dictators, international intrigue from the likes …
4 years, 6 months ago
How China Lifted 850 Million People Out of Extreme Poverty, w/ Tings Chak
In February, the Chinese government celebrated the eradication of extreme poverty within its borders. This would be a massive achievement for any cou…
4 years, 6 months ago