Recent murmurs across the US media have indicated increased interest in "outsourcing" the war in Afghanistan to private military contractors.… More►
Politics
20.08.2017
US Wages Cyberwar Abroad Under Cover of "Activism"
The threat of cyberterrorism has competed for centre stage in American politics with fears of “Russian hackers” disrupting everything from elections to electrical grids. And yet as US policymakers…
Southeast Asia
19.08.2017
How the US is Bellyflopping on Iran Nuke-deal
It isn’t really an unexpected thing to see happening. It isn’t coming out of the blue either. Discarding Iran nuke-deal was a central part of Trump’s presidential campaign, and the momentum now being built to undo the deal is only…
Middle East -
Iran
19.08.2017
Vladimir Putin in Siberia: If it Looks Like a Fish…
Russian President Vladimir Putin takes a brief reprise to go fishing in the outback of Siberia with close friend, Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu, and western media takes another propaganda stab. If you are “every citizen”, maybe…
Russia in the World
18.08.2017
Ukraine and NK Missile Engines: Anyone's Game for Ukrainian Sanctions, Donald?
So that’s it! Now we know everything. The Great Explanation, long hidden from us for national security reasons, has suddenly been brought to our attention just when we need it. All we need to do is read about the rocket…
USA in the World
18.08.2017
Syria: As the War Continues, WMD Lies Linger
Despite the now historical lies exposed in the wake of the devastating US invasion and occupation of Iraq beginning in 2003, the United States has attempted to use similar lies regarding weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) repeatedly…
Middle East -
Syria
17.08.2017
What China Wants Tomorrow, Mongolia Does Today
Russia and China are emerging powers with the potential to rule the world, at the expense of the current balance of power. Sometimes they are in partnership, sometimes in conflict. Consequently every move these countries make is…
Central Asia -
Mongolia
17.08.2017
Germany’s Ostpolitik in the Modern Era
When Willy Brandt became Chancellor of the German Federal Republic in 1969 he implemented a policy of rapprochement with the East, including not only the then German Democratic Republic, but all East European countries then under…
Europe
Economics
17.08.2017
Africa's Pivotal Role in the Successful Implementation of China's OBOR Vision
Africa has been one of the integrally important regions regarding the successful implementation of China’s ambitious One Belt One Road (OBOR) project. Just…
Africa
16.08.2017
China and Sri Lanka Jointly Invest in Hambantota Port
Half a year ago, the NEO wrote on the deep political passions that were stirring up between India and China in connection with a concession agreement that was expected to be signed between the a state-run Chinese firm Merchants Port…
Eastern Asia -
China
14.08.2017
On the 'Asia-Africa Growth Corridor'
With the recent collocations and slogans representing various projects in the sphere of inter-state economic activity, at the end of May, a new “Asia Africa Growth Corridor”, AAGR, was added to the list. The appearance of this project was…
Eastern Asia -
Japan
06.08.2017
Washington's Sanctions Spree is About to Hit China
The brief honeymoon between Washington and Beijing appears to be over. Just months ago, President Donald Trump would say warmly to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during their meeting in Florida. Now, the two sides have…
Eastern Asia -
China
31.07.2017
Turkey, Russia and Interesting New Balkan Geopolitics
The geopolitical template of the entire European Union is undergoing one of its most profound changes since the collapse of the Soviet Union more than twenty-five years ago. At the June 30 meeting in Ankara of the Turkish…
Europe
25.07.2017
Importance of North-South International Transportation Corridor Grows
As is well known, the plans for the transport and economic integration of Eurasia are not confined to the Chinese New Silk Road Initiative (NSRI). The North-South International Transport Corridor (ITC) project is also of…
Southern Asia -
India
24.07.2017
Momentous Maneuvers around Integration Projects
The fundamental reformatting of the global political map that has recently begun has been prompted by the refusal of the US to participate in two fundamental projects that the former American administration viewed as potentially…
Eastern Asia -
Japan
Society
20.08.2017
The United Slaveholding Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
It would come as no surprise to most readers that slavery has been officially outlawed in pretty much every country of this world. This cruel practice was condemned by the League…
Europe
14.08.2017
Hezbollah and Syrian Army Units Finishing Off Terrorists of Al-Nusra
It came unexpectedly, rapidly and with great force: on 21 July 2016, Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Syrian army from their side, in unison, attacked positions…
Middle East
03.08.2017
Is there Freedom of Conscience in North Korea?
Religious persecution in the DPRK has long been discussed by Western media and anti-Pyongyang organizations. On August 10, 2016, in its annual report, the US State Department stated…
Eastern Asia -
North Korea
29.07.2017
Can the New Political Low in the UK be Matched by the Moral One
A year on from the Brexit referendum Britain feels like it is in shambles. It’s been noted that the extensive and outright visible damage has been done to its domestic politics, as the Conservative Party has been in turmoil for…
Europe
22.07.2017
Cold Arm of ‘Jihad’ Sponsored by the West is Reaching Rebellious Philippines
A month ago I wrote an essay exposing the complex network of Western-sponsored terrorism in Asia (“Washington Jihad Express: Indonesia…
Southeast Asia -
Philippines
16.07.2017
Brzezinski Wanted NATO to Become the “Hub of a Globe-Spanning Web” of Security Pacts
The end of May marked the death of a man who had been at the center of global affairs for decades. Zbigniew Brzezinski, born in Warsaw in the…
USA in the World
15.07.2017
Britain is Determined to Drag Yet Another War Crimes Investigation
London has always been particularly articulate when it comes to all sorts of discussions of various armed conflicts, yet it prefers to remain silent about the fact that it bears direct responsibility…
Europe
