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The Resurrection of Armageddon

Thu, 02/03/2017 - 09:08
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Thu, 02/03/2017
Armageddon

By Paul Craig Roberts

“The U.S. intelligence community’s extraordinary campaign of leaks claiming improper ties between President Trump’s team and Russia seeks to ensure a lucrative New Cold War by blocking detente.” — Gareth Porter

Here Comes Fortress America?

Mon, 13/02/2017 - 09:11
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Mon, 13/02/2017
Donald Trump


Should Washington intervene abroad to promote liberty and prosperity—or look inward?
Jacob Heilbrunn
IN HIS inaugural address, Donald Trump vowed to shun globalism and follow a policy of America First. “We do not seek to impose our way of life on anyone,” Trump said, “but rather to let it shine as an example. We will shine for everyone to follow.”

From Obama to Trump: Lessons and challenges

Tue, 07/02/2017 - 09:31
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Tue, 07/02/2017
Ahmet Davutoğlu


Ahmet Davutoğlu, former Turkish PM, writes on the legacy of Obama's foreign policy and the challenges ahead for Trump.

Former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Turkey and a Member of Parliament from the AK Party, Turkey

There are few Western politicians whose election aroused as much excitement and hope both in the West and East, in the north and south, as Barack Obama. But there are also few politicians that have caused as much dismay and disappointment worldwide as Obama. Therefore his legacy will certainly be controversial.

What Does Trump Really Think about U.S. Alliances?

Tue, 07/02/2017 - 09:25
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Tue, 07/02/2017
Trump U.S. Alliances


Robert L. Gallucci

Time for a genuine and open discussion about America’s role in the world.
Conventional wisdom about what sustains America’s security at the most fundamental level has not changed much in seventy years. In fact, for a hundred years or so, we understood that if another country achieved hegemony in Europe or Asia, it would eventually mean trouble for the United States. 

World’s Muslim population more widespread than you might think

Thu, 02/02/2017 - 09:15
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Thu, 02/02/2017
World’s Muslim population


BY DREW DESILVER AND DAVID MASCI

President Donald Trump’s recent executive order temporarily freezing immigration from seven predominantly Islamic countries would affect only about 12% of the world’s Muslims, according to estimates from a 2015 Pew Research Center report on the current and projected size of religious groups. In fact, of the seven countries named in the new immigration ban – Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen – only one, Iran, is among the 10 countries with the largest Muslim populations.

Scientists Plan to Replace Fossil Fuels With Nuclear Fusion by 2030

Wed, 01/02/2017 - 08:46
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Wed, 01/02/2017
Nuclear Fusion by 2030


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A Canadian collective has released Fusion 2030, a report in which they ask the government for an investment of $125 million to build a working nuclear fusion plant prototype by 2030.
Nuclear fusion could be the most valuable renewable energy option as it has the highest energy density, the best energy payback ratio (EPR), and the lowest carbon footprint.

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