Fiji is often marketed as a harmonious tropical paradise, a destination where azure waters meet smiling faces. It’s a narrative the government and tourism industry […]
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The Scene of the Crime. A Journey to Vietnam.
This, sadly, is yet another holiday season marked by war and death throughout the Middle East, Ukraine, and especially in Gaza. And so I thought, […]
The Mekong from Tibet to the South of Vietnam: the Source of Life and Livelihood of Millions of People Under Threat
Can Vietnam, a leading producer of rice, vegetables and fruit in the Mekong Delta, continue to supply the world? A report from the Mekong Delta. […]
The CIA’s Modus Operandi Draws Off British and French Colonial Precedents
The CIA likes to fashion itself as a heroic agency that helps to protect national security and uphold democracy around the world. However, Hugh Wilford’s […]
Trump And Israel Can’t Wait To Start Bombing Iran
❖ Both Israel and the incoming Trump administration are reportedly eager to start bombing Iran ASAP now that Assad’s out of the way. Listen to […]
The Big Happening – Weeks where Decades Happen
There is an oft-quoted remark from Vladimir Lenin, which in its English formulation usually reads something like: “There are decades where nothing happens; and there […]
As Pacific Influence Wanes, Australia Becomes More Desperate
The Pacific region, long seen as a strategic sphere of influence for Australia and its Western allies, is undergoing a significant shift. The once tightly […]
Australia Attempts to Control Nauru with New Treaty: A Dangerous Game of Influence
In a move that has sparked controversy and debate, Australia has attempted to strengthen its grip over the small Pacific island nation of Nauru through […]