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Israel must not ignore the anti-Hamas protests in Gaza
Though still relatively small in scale, the anti-Hamas demonstrations in Gaza clearly indicate a shift in opinion.Konstanty Gebert (The Japan Times)
We need to pay closer attention to Svalbard
NATO members and other allies would do well to start thinking about how they’d respond if Russia took action against one of its most remote geographies.Elisabeth Braw (POLITICO)
South Korea’s political drama is far from over
The potential for violence in the days ahead is still great. Still, that shouldn’t take away from the urgent and necessary reform of the political system.Karishma Vaswani (The Japan Times)
Trump’s ‘Gaza Riviera’ scheme may be more than a fantasy
It’s tempting to dismiss Donald Trump’s bid to take over Gaza as just another wild proposal, designed more to change the conversation and wrong-foot negotiating partners than as policy.Marc Champion (The Japan Times)
Orbán’s power to disrupt is exaggerated
The economic difficulties facing the Hungarian leader with will further undermine his ability to hijack — let alone drive — the EU’s agenda.Mujtaba Rahman (POLITICO)
https://consortiumnews.com/2025/01/25/caitlin-johnstone-another-journalist-arrested-in-on-western-nation-for-wrongthink-about-israel/
The best way to keep us all mindlessly marching along to the beat of this capitalist dystopia is to deceive us into thinking that we are free. By Caitlin Johnstone Caitlin8217;s Newsletter Listen to Tim Foley reading this article. They’ve8230;
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Caitlin Johnstone: Another Journalist Arrested in Western Nation For Wrongthink About Israel
The best way to keep us all mindlessly marching along to the beat of this capitalist dystopia is to deceive us into thinking that we are free. By Caitlin Johnstone Caitlin's Newsletter Listen to Tim Foley reading this article.Consortium News
https://consortiumnews.com/2025/01/14/chris-hedges-fire-weather/
Welcome to the age of the “Pyrocene” where cities burn and water does not come out of the hydrants. By Chris Hedges ScheerPost The apocalyptic wildfires that have erupted in the boreal forest in Siberia, the Russian Far East8230;
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Chris Hedges: Fire Weather
Welcome to the age of the “Pyrocene” where cities burn and water does not come out of the hydrants. By Chris Hedges ScheerPost The apocalyptic wildfires that have erupted in the boreal forest in Siberia, the Russian Far East and Canada…Consortium News
Liberal democracy faces doubts. But collapse? Not likely.
Democracy, it is often heard these days, is in crisis.Serge Schmemann (The Japan Times)
To avoid collective ruin requires renewed global cooperation
Alarmingly, geopolitical tensions are deepening just as humanity faces existential threats demanding urgent international cooperation.Mohamed Elbaradei (The Japan Times)
Abandoned and nowhere to go: A snapshot of migrant domestic workers stranded in Lebanon
War is a magnifier of the best and worst of human behavior, and it’s often those already vulnerable who suffer most.Heidi Pett (POLITICO)
Gaza ceasefire deal is a win for Trump
Donald Trump secured a Gaza ceasefire by pressuring Israel into an agreement, but achieving a lasting peace will depend on resolving deeper regional issues.Marc Champion (The Japan Times)
Trump was ‘the closer’ on Gaza cease-fire deal
The U.S. president-elect claiming credit for the Israel-Hamas agreement has infuriated Joe Biden and his aides, but few in the region doubt it’s true.Jamie Dettmer (POLITICO)
‘Optimism laced with caution’: The delicate task of Syria’s political transition
Syria is stepping into a new reality — but its political contours have yet to take shape.Jamie Dettmer (POLITICO)
In the art of war, mimicry runs the gambit from disguises to deepfakes
Impersonation is one of the oldest tactics in war, because it exploits our social nature and persists because humans are dependent on identities for cooperation.Diego Gambetta (The Japan Times)
Russia just lost its 'great power' status
If Russia’s war in Ukraine is about identity and empire, its presence in Syria was about prestige and status.Galip Dalay (The Japan Times)
Will stability rise from the Middle East rubble?
If done well, focusing on ending ongoing conflicts and building a basis for stability and security will reestablish a foundation for peacemaking.Dennis Ross (The Japan Times)
Can lessons from Iraq's regime change be applied in Syria?
If regional tensions escalate, disruptions to energy supplies could impact global markets, including Japan, which remains disengaged despite the mounting crisis.Kuni Miyake (The Japan Times)
Putin’s loss in Syria exposes Western failures
The West's indecision and failed liberal internationalist policies allowed Putin to bolster Assad’s regime and secure strategic advantages in Syria.Martin Ivens (The Japan Times)
Syria’s kleptocratic rule and a house of cards
Like the fictional mafia family, Assad’s regime relied on kickbacks from wealthy business owners and shaking down foreigners.Barak Barfi (The Japan Times)
Learning to think critically and discern truth from lies is an important life skill, but many people don’t harness the ability, nor take the time. They believe whatever they hear, see, and read because someone, somewhere, said so. While most of the time, it flies without harm, but many times it can be harmful or outright dangerous.
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Being a discerning person - Marion's Mumblings
Learning to think critically and discern truth from lies is an important life skill, but many people don't harness the ability, no take the time. They believe whatever they hear, see, and read because someone, somewhere, said so.ProudDaughter (Marion's Mumblings)
Assad’s fall shows Russia, Iran and Hamas made a bad bet
That’s not to say the Middle East is entering a bright new era of peace. The collapse of Assad’s regime could cause a revival of the Islamic State.Hal Brands (The Japan Times)
It's still the economy - Bleeding Heartland - EUROPE SAYS
Porter McNeil, an Illinois-based communications consultant, was Illinois Communications Director for the Kerry-Edwards’ presidential campaign. He assisted with theEUROPE SAYS (EUROPESAYS.COM)
It’s still the economy – Bleeding Heartland
Porter McNeil, an Illinois-based communications consultant, was Illinois Communications Director for the Kerry-Edwards’ presidential campaign.BYTESEU (Bytes Europe)
'Old' media blames 'new' media for success of 'populist' candidates
Many young voters, especially those in their 20s, are believed to have supported Hyogo Gov. Saito due to his social media outreach.Edo Naito (The Japan Times)
South Korea's impeachment battle is democracy in action
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces an impeachment motion filed by the opposition Democratic Party, which accuses him of insurrectionary behavior.Aziz Huq (The Japan Times)
Capitalism is the unsung hero of South Korean democracy
Capitalism, with its economic pressures and global integration, has been crucial in fostering democracy in South Korea.Daniel Moss (The Japan Times)
Erdoğan’s risky play in Syria
Aleppo’s fall has much to do with the Turkish leader’s geopolitical maneuverings — particularly his irritation with Assad for spurning a long-standing offer of reconciliation.Jamie Dettmer (POLITICO)
France will oppose the Mercosur treaty right until the end
Paris risks an embarrassing defeat this week, just as its government faces possible censure and collapse. But this won’t be the end of the saga.Mujtaba Rahman (POLITICO)
The Lebanon ceasefire can be leveraged for a broader deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already said he sees the ceasefire as a pause in which to increase pressure on Hamas in Gaza and to rearm.Marc Champion (The Japan Times)
Trump’s effect on the Middle East
For good or ill, Trump is already shaping the calculations of combatants in the region, but much depends on how Hezbollah’s bosses in Tehran proceed.Jamie Dettmer (POLITICO)
The makings of a grand Trump deal in the Middle East
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak says it’s possible the new U.S. administration may enter into interconnected talks with Putin about Ukraine, Iran and the Middle East.Jamie Dettmer (POLITICO)
With Trump, Netanyahu’s got his work cut out for him
“Trump’s not going to give him a blank check.”Jamie Dettmer (POLITICO)
Be Your Own Light.
I figured we needed this again, this week.
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Be Your Own Light! - Marion's Mumblings
Let's start the morning by turning on a light - the light within your heart, the light within your soul. However, if you're feeling a bit down today, then let me show you the many ways to relight that fire within you.Marion (Marion's Mumblings)
The end of Pax Americana
When the U.S. inaugurates Donald J. Trump as its 47th president, the country and world will be very different because of it.Ivo Daalder (POLITICO)
The Middle East’s deadly doom loop
Despair grips Beirut as Israel embraces “always escalate” strategy.Jamie Dettmer (POLITICO)