Issues & Events
  • Even while Guaido faces yet another scandal, US moves to reauthorize sanctions

    Even while Guaido faces yet another scandal, US moves to reauthorize sanctions

    Dec 09, 2019 12:12

    Since inciting an open rebellion which fell flat on its face after it became clear Venezuelan democratically-elected President Nicolas Maduro retained support of the military and most of the population, self-declared President Juan Guaido has been the subject of several high-profile scandals.

  • Moral injury and America’s endless conflicts

    Moral injury and America’s endless conflicts

    Dec 09, 2019 12:06

    Has the U.S. military as an institution, not just its individual service members, morally injured itself over the last 18 years? This is a military force that never stops declaring it’s the best and strongest in the world, but has not successfully concluded a significant war for nearly 30 years or maybe longer.

  • The climate emergency has already begun as earth systems collapse

    The climate emergency has already begun as earth systems collapse

    Dec 09, 2019 11:56

    More than 11,000 scientists across 153 countries are shouting out a new climate change warning. The delay for action has been too long. Addressing our rapidly degrading and already overly dangerous climate is now officially an emergency.

  • (Chapter 4) Main revolutionary ideal: Establishment of new civilization in 2nd phase of the Islamic Revolution (1)

    (Chapter 4) Main revolutionary ideal: Establishment of new civilization in 2nd phase of the Islamic Revolution (1)

    Dec 09, 2019 11:54

    For your information, last February, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, delivered a memorable speech on the 40th anniversary of the triumph of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, and heralded the start of the second 40-year phase, with emphasis on several aspects of progress and development of the nation, including science, research, economy, industry, agriculture, etc.

  • Latin America in face of onslaught of imperialism and oligarchies

    Latin America in face of onslaught of imperialism and oligarchies

    Dec 08, 2019 08:08

    Titled: "Latin America in the face of the onslaught of imperialism and the oligarchies," the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement analyzing the current convulsed situation suffered by the people of Latin America and the Caribbean.

  • Why Germany turned its back on parallel coalitions in Strait of Hormuz

    Why Germany turned its back on parallel coalitions in Strait of Hormuz

    Dec 08, 2019 08:03

    The fight over establishing purported security in the Strait of Hormuz represents a small part of the NATO disputes. Currently, there are two parallel coalitions in the Persian Gulf.

  • The think tank dedicated to keeping the US in the Syria quagmire

    The think tank dedicated to keeping the US in the Syria quagmire

    Dec 07, 2019 09:08

    Jennifer Cafarella, a research director for the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), has written on Syria for years and is a major proponent of US intervention in the country. Cafarella wrote an op-ed for Foreign Affairs in July 2018 titled "Don’t Get Out of Syria."

  • Tributes to our innocent Lady of Qom

    Tributes to our innocent Lady of Qom

    Dec 07, 2019 09:03

    Condolences to you on the doleful day of the departure from the world of Our Innocent Lady of Qom, Hazrat Ma’soumah al-Fatema (peace upon her), the Immaculate Daughter of Imam Musa Kazem (AS), the 7th Infallible Heir of Prophet Mohammad (blessings of God upon him and his progeny).

  • Harvesting the blood of America’s poor

    Harvesting the blood of America’s poor

    Dec 07, 2019 08:54

    In order to generate enormous profits, vampiric US corporations consciously target the poorest and most desperate Americans. One study found that the majority of donors in Cleveland generate more than a third of their income from “donating” blood.