(2021-07-20). How to Prevent a New Cold War with China. counterpunch.org On May 25th 2021, Representative Greogry Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced an expensive anti-China bill into the House. The Ensuring American Global Leadership and Engagement Act (H.R. 3524), also known as the EAGLE Act, would commit our tax dollars to dangerous anti-China rhetoric, as well as wasteful and environmentally damaging military
(2021-07-20). Moral Intelligence or Nuclear War. counterpunch.org One of these days, something will give — the rich, the powerful will suddenly look around cluelessly. What's happening? Awareness will sweep across the planet: We are one, and life is sacred. This consciousness will even invade political life and what I call moral intelligence will find political traction. This won't mean that life suddenly
(2021-07-20). As US troops are flown out of Afghanistan, the graveyard of great empires is now once again at the center of a battle for Eurasia. rt.com 
Two decades on, the US government's escapade in Afghanistan is now drawing to a close. However, history shows the troubled Central Asian nation is unlikely to disappear from the headlines anytime soon as a great global crossroads. | In early July, American and coalition forces left Bagram Airfield, once Washington's largest base of operations in Afghanistan. Already at 90% completion, the withdrawal is expected to be concluded by August 31, 2021, ahead of President Joe Biden's initial September 11 deadline. Meanwhile, Taliban forces are advancing, recapturing and, crucially, holding lost territories, claiming…
(2021-07-20). US has declared 'economic war' on Moscow, top Russian senator claims, says missile tests not provocation but response to hostility. rt.com 
One of Russia's top lawmakers, Senator Alexey Pushkov, has defended his country's decision to demonstrate the capabilities of a new high-tech rocket system, saying that it is Washington, not Moscow, that is escalating tensions. | Pushkov spoke out on Tuesday after US Department of Defense Spokesman John Kirby said that the launch of the hypersonic Zircon missile from a Russian warship in the White Sea was a "destabilizing" move. "You'd have to ask [Russian President] Vladimir Putin why he's chosen to go down that route," the official was quoted as saying. Hypersonic weapons were banned under the Anti-Ballistic…
(2021-07-20). The new Cold War on China. greenleft.org.au Jim McIlroy reviews Behind the Cold War on China, an important contribution to the current debate about China today.
(2021-07-20). Censorship of Southend UK art installation points to rising suppression of art and critical thought. wsws.org Britain's first nuclear weapon was assembled close to the site in 1952, and then shipped to Australia for testing. Gabriella Hirst wanted to invite reflection on the impact of 12 British nuclear tests on indigenous lands.
(2021-07-20). Six Decades of US-Japanese Government Collusion in Bringing Nuclear Weapons to Japan. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2021-07-20). UN Agency 'Uncomfortable' at Pause of Iran Nuclear Talks. news.antiwar.com The International Atomic Energy Agency can't always decide what they want Iran to do, but they are consistently displeased with the status quo, announcing Monday that they are IAEA director Rafael Grossi says he has a "number of questions" for Iran with respect to this pause, and doesn't like the position it puts the IAEA in that the talks have temporarily stopped. | That's temporary. Iran has been very clear that their intention is to restart the ta…
(2021-07-20). The Greatest Threat to Britain Isn't China or Russia, It's Boris Johnson. strategic-culture.org By Patrick COCKBURN | The lifeblood of He spoke of threats from stat…
(2021-07-20). Russia's S-500 Prometheus Successfully Strikes Fast-Moving Ballistic Target (VIDEO). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russia's S-500 next-generation missile system has struck a fast-moving ballistic target in a training exercise at the Kapustin Yar range. | The first S-500 system will be procured to the Moscow Region's air and missile defense unit after a full cycle of tests is completed, the Russian Defense Ministry | "The S-500 cutting-edge missile system has carried out a test combat shooting at the Kapustin Y…
(2021-07-20). Russia To Showcase Orion-E Strike Variant Drone, New Single-Engine Warplane At MAKS-2021 Air Show. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | For the first time, Russia will present its export drone the "Orion-E" UAV in a strike configuration, at the International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2021. | This was announced by Dmitry Shugaev, director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation of Russia."For the first time at MAKS the export Orion-E will be presented in a strike configuration. Previously, the unmanned aerial vehicle was offered for sale only in a reconnaissance version," said Shugaev in an inte…
(2021-07-20). Military Situation In Syria On July 20, 2021 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On July 20, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 34 times: 16 — in Idlib province, 13 — in Latakia province, 3 — in Hama province, 2 — in Aleppo province | On July 19, Russian warplanes attacked positions of Turkish-backed forces in the Kabani area | On July 19, Israeli warplanes attacked Syrian Army positions in the Al-Safirah area. No casualties were reported | On July 19, Russian military police and…
(2021-07-20). An Expendable Navalny's Downfall was Inevitable, and Just a Matter of Time. orinocotribune.com By Serge Rousskikh — Jul 18, 2021 | Navalny became expendable because everyone got what they wanted from him. | The sky is silent. A slight breeze from the northeast keeps the city comfortable. Workers from all walks of life retreat to the subway for another commute home, while those already home step out for an evening walk. | After days of whipping winds, torrential downpours and bolts emanating throughout an angry sky, a calm sets over Moscow. | Just hours before Russia's capital would take its tranquil state, the Moscow City Court designated Alexey Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK) an extremist…
(2021-07-20). Kremlin: Russian hypersonic missiles reaction to U.S. missile shield near its borders. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kremlin: Russian hypersonic missiles reaction to U.S. missile shield near its borders Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov was cited by TASS on July 20 confirming that his nation's development of hypersonic missiles (five or more times the speed of sound) is a direct response to the American (and NATO it should be added) interceptor missile …
(2021-07-19). Washington Post's branding of Russians & Chinese as 'uncivilized' betrays the latent xenophobia fueling America's New Cold War. rt.com 
Who is truly civilized? Well, according to a column in the Jeff Bezos-owned Washington Post over the weekend, it certainly isn't Russia or China. While the content is unoriginal, its Neo-Cold War attitude sparked outrage online. | The piece, by George F. Will,
(2021-07-19). 'With Biden's help we will prevail' says Belarusian opposition figurehead Tikhanovskaya, calling on Americans to oust Lukashenko. rt.com 
The self-described leader of Belarus' opposition movement, Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, has called on US politicians to support her bid to remove her country's embattled leader, Alexander Lukashenko, as part of her visit to Washington. | In an interview with the National Interest magazine, published on Sunday, the 39-year-old activist, who has been living abroad since last summer's Belarusian presidential election,
(2021-07-19). Russia Ratifies Support To Produce Sputnik V in Nicaragua. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey Lavrov conveyed Russia's support for Nicaragua when the United States is orchestrating a smear campaign against the government of President Daniel Ortega. | RELATED: | "We stand in solidarity with Nicaragua in defense of its independence and sovereignty. We categorically reject attempts to interfere in its internal affairs," Lavrov said after a meeting with Nicaraguan Foreign Affairs…
(2021-07-19). Geopolitics Behind Jovenel Moise's Assassination? Haiti's Rapprochement with Russia, Venezuela and Turkey. globalresearch.ca The …
(2021-07-19). Russia tests new hypersonic missile. en.mehrnews.com The Admiral Gorshkov frigate has successfully test-fired the Tsirkon hypersonic missile against a surface target at the range of over 350 km and the flight speed reached 7 Mach, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
(2021-07-19). Pretending not to see brazen lies: the rule of law and nuclear madness. mronline.org The latest brazen lie is the "rule of law" upheld by U.S. President Joe Biden at the G7 and NATO summits, especially lies about lawlessness surrounding nuclear weapons. | July 19, 2021 | Newswire…
(2021-07-19). Iran Deputy FM: Nuclear Talks Restart August 9 Under New President. news.antiwar.com The JCPOA nuclear talks in Vienna appear to be temporarily on hold, with the US saying there President-elect Ebrahim Raisi won the recent election in Iran. At the time, talks were ongoing and continued with the outgoing government, in hopes of making a last minute deal. With three weeks until inauguration and th…
(2021-07-19). OPEC+ Agrees To Boost Output After Saudi-UAE Reach Production Compromise. southfront.org 
Illustrative image | Originally published by Two weeks after OPEC+ seemed on the verge of yet another collapse when UAE balked at the latest OPEC+ output deal which all other oil exporters agreed to except the small Gulf nation, the oil producing cartel and its Russia-led oil-producing allies agreed to gradually add more oil supplies to the market, ending a two-week spat between Saudi Arabia and th…
(2021-07-19). In Video: Official Promo For Russian New Stealth Fighter Jet. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | New photo from Zhukovsky International Airport showing Russia's new stealth fighter jet was allegedly leaked online. | Wait for more details at midnight | On our YouTube-channel Or on the YouTube-channel of United Aircraft Corporation, –∞nd the page of the project — Rostec &n…
(2021-07-19). Russia's Admiral Gorshkov Frigate Successfully Strikes Ground Target With Zircon Hypersonic Missile. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russia's Admiral Gorshkov frigate successfully test-fired a Zircon hypersonic missile and struck a ground target, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced on July 19th. | Footage distributed by the defense ministry showed the Admiral Gorshkov warship launching the cruise missile at a target on the Barents Sea coast in northern Russia. | The tests took place in the Arctic: the rocket was fired from the W…
(2021-07-19). Russia To Present Upgraded Air-Launched Cruise Missile With Dual Warhead During MAKS-2021 (Photos). southfront.org 
Su-30 fighter jets. Photo: Marina Lystseva/TASS | Russia will present an upgraded variant of the Kh-59MK air-launched cruise missile during the MAKS-2021 Air Show which will open its doors on July 20. | Photos of the new variant, dubbed Kh-59MKM, surfaced online on July 19. According to the missile manufacturer, JSC Tactical Missiles Corporation (KTRV), the variant was designed to destroy fortified, stationary ground targets. | The missile is armed with a 40 kilograms pre-charge consisting of four small shaped charges and a…
(2021-07-19). Russia, Uzbekistan And Tajikistan To Hold Military Exercise Along Afghanistan's Border. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Russian military will take part in joint exercises with the Uzbek and Tajik military, said the commander of the Central Military District, Colonel-General Alexander Lapin, The exercises will take…
(2021-07-19). Kremlin won't deny claim Putin offered Biden military bases in Central Asia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kremlin remains mum on reports Russia 'offered use' of Central Asia bases to US Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has refused to confirm or deny media reports that Moscow offered the use of its military bases in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan to Washington in order to jointly control the situation in Afghanistan. "I can neither confirm nor …
(2021-07-19). Video: NATO warplanes defend Luxembourg from Russian aggression. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com