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 […]
Here’s a brief summary: A comprehensive overview of the Ukraine conflict, tracing its evolution from the outset to the present day
And why bloodshed could have been avoided, but ultimately was not intended to be. 1990: “NOT ONE INCH EASTWARD!” refers to assurances made by Western […]
The Slow Road to Chuuk Independence
The journey toward Chuuk’s potential independence has been a slow, turbulent one, steeped in history, geopolitics, and a complex relationship with the United States. Nestled […]