Open Thread 138, by Anatoly Karlin

The Ball Is In Russia’s Court? Russia Is Winning A War, Not Playing Tennis

Peace begins when the guns cease, but for true peace to last, the U.S.-led NATO war on Russia must be defeated. Can the U.S. imperial deep state handle that? The ball is in Russia’s court, according to the Trump administration regarding a proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. The proposed truce was announced following discussions on […]

Might America And Israel Lose Their War Against Iran And Hezbollah? – Eric Zuesse

Here is how that might happen: The U.S. Government is racing the clock to get all its warships into optimal position to defeat Iran, as Israel’s Government prepares to defeat Hezbollah in Lebanon. America’s aircraft carriers, including the USS Abraham Lincoln, USS Gerald R. Ford, USS Theodore Roosevelt, and USS Georgia, are racing from locations […]

Was Nuland Fired For Her Role In The Western Debacle In The Ukraine? – Mike Whitney

Victoria Nuland’s retirement is an admission that Washington’s premier foreign policy project has failed. No government official is more identified with the Ukraine fiasco than Nuland. She was on the ground micro-managing activities during the 2014 coup, and has overseen the State Department’s sordid involvement since the war began. Her career-path is inextricably linked to the […]