“BRICS is an organization, not a military alliance. It is simply a platform to agree on positions and adopt mutually acceptable decisions that are based on sovereignty, independence and mutual respect.”More
Mexican Economy Faces Its “With U.S. Or Against U.S.” Moment
“What the US is really interested in is ‘security shoring,’ not nearshoring,” as it begins to place national security concerns above all other considerations in its relationship with China.More
Another Small Emerging Economy Just Dealt Another Big Blow to the Global ISDS System
Ecuador was one of the first countries to reject international investment arbitration, back in 2008. Its new ultra neo-liberal government just tried to reverse that. Voters refused to let it.More
Argentina Applies to Become a NATO “Global Partner” As Long-Time US Client State, Colombia, Eyes BRICS Membership
When it comes to foreign policy, Argentina’s Javier Milei government appears to have only one guiding principle: to align itself with the US and Israel as closely as possible, whatever the cost. As I reported on Tuesday, it seems intent on embroiling Argentina in conflicts thousands of miles away, including in Ukraine and the Middle East. Yesterday…More
Javier Milei Seems Intent on Embroiling Argentina in War, Whether in Ukraine or the Middle East (Or Both)
Argentina “cannot be neutral in the Third World War.”More
Greece Just Gave a Glimpse of How the EU’s “Voluntary” Digital ID Wallet Will Gradually Become Mandatory
The EU Commission has repeatedly stated that EU citizens will not face discrimination or exclusion for not using its new digital identity wallet. However, the Greek government just signaled its intent to do just that. More
Diplomatic Blowback Begins in Latin America, As Ecuador Violates One of the Oldest Rules of International Law
As if by clockwork, diplomatic tensions are rapidly intensifying in Latin America as the US tries to reimpose its stranglehold over the region.More
Is Justice Finally Catching Up to Ursula von der Leyen?
Prosecutors “could theoretically seize phones and other relevant material from Commission offices or in other European countries,” as they expand their criminal probe into the Pfizergate scandal.More
Brussels Begins to Mobilise Its Mass Censorship Regime for Upcoming EU Elections
This is the culmination of a process that began at least a decade ago.More
A Battered Bayer Breathes Sigh of Relief As Mexico Suspends Its Long-Awaited Ban on Glyphosate Weedkiller
Even as Bayer’s sales of Roundup slide as fears about the health risks of glyphosate rise, most governments continue to baulk at the idea of banning the product completely.More
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