Larry C. Johnson & Scott Ritter: Why War with Iran Would Be America's Biggest Mistake
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27675348
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Main Topic: The potential for a large-scale war between the United States and Iran, and the perspectives of Scott Ritter and Larry Johnson on the situation.
Key Points:
- Imminent War Threat: Reports suggest an imminent, large-scale US attack on Iran, potentially involving tactical nuclear weapons. This is driven by Iran's possession of 60% enriched uranium, which could be quickly converted into nuclear weapons.
- Iran's Actions: Iran's accumulation of 60% enriched uranium and statements by Iranian officials suggesting a near-term nuclear weapons capability are seen as provoking the US.
- US Justification: The US government views Iran's potential nuclear weapons program as an existential threat to Israel, justifying a preemptive strike.
- Consequences of War: Both Ritter and Johnson warn of catastrophic regional consequences, including potential escalation
The EU's Major Reality Check
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27512622
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27501213
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This YouTube video discusses the disconnect between the tough talk of European leaders regarding military strength and their actual capabilities. The main points are:
- Europe's Military Weakness: The video argues that Europe's military is significantly weaker than its rhetoric suggests. It highlights the inability of European navies to defend against modern weaponry, as exemplified by their dependence on the US to address the Houthi crisis in the Suez Canal. This contrasts sharply with the assertive statements made by European leaders about defeating Russia and building an independent military superpower.
- Financial and Political Challenges: The video points out the financial and political obstacles to Europe's military ambitions. There's a lack of unity among EU members regarding increased military spending, w
COL. Douglas Macgregor : Will US Attack Iran?
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27079897
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COL. Douglas Macgregor : Will US Attack Iran?
Generated Summary:
Main Topic: The interview discusses the potential for war between the US and Iran, the conflict in Ukraine, and the role of Israel in the Middle East. It also touches upon the relationship between President Trump and Vladimir Putin.
Key Points:
- US-Iran Conflict: Col. Macgregor believes a war between the US and Iran is likely, driven by continued pressure from the US and Israel on Iran. He suggests that President Trump's seemingly bellicose statements are a bluff intended to pressure Iran into submission, a strategy he believes will fail.
- Israel's Actions in Gaza: The Colonel asserts that President Trump is obligated to support Netanyahu's actions in Gaza due to agreements with major donors, effectively allowing Netanyahu to pursue his agenda.
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Israel Houthi War: Tel Aviv Airport Under Attack, Houthis Deadly Attack On Israel's Capital
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27087502
Video Description:
Ballistic missiles fired at Israel by Yemeni Houthi rebels caused sirens to sound throughout Gush Dan and powerful explosions in Tel Aviv and West Bank communities. The commotion caused Israel's Ben Gurion Airport to briefly suspend operations. A crucial Israeli target was destroyed, and the Houthis reported several deaths. The IDF, however, said it had intercepted one missile and is looking into reports of other launches. Six people were killed in an earlier Israeli strike on Houthi-controlled locations, including Sanaa Airport, which prompted this escalation. As tensions in the area rise, the Houthi commander has threatened to launch more assaults against Israel.
#houthi #telaviv #israel
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Interlinked Instability: Why Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the Indo-Pacific Must Stand Together
This article is based on the research paper “Interlinked Instability: Central and Eastern Europe and the Indo-Pacific in a Changing Geopolitical Landscape” by P
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/30870842
The global security landscape has undergone profound changes in recent years, characterized by the rise of revisionist powers and the weakening of the rules-based international order. Two regions stand at the forefront of these challenges: Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), confronting Russia’s aggression against Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific, where China’s assertive actions continue to raise tensions well beyond the Taiwan Strait.
Despite their geographic distance, CEE and the Indo-Pacific thus face similar economic, political and security challenges, especially when it comes to their authoritarian neighbors. As regional conflicts become increasingly interconnected, the war in Ukraine offers critical lessons not just for Taiwan but for the broader Indo-Pacific region.
The Sino-Russian Partnership
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, China has attempted to position itself as a ne
"Even if you decided to negotiate with Putin, just remember he will lie," Yulia Navalnaya, widow of the late Russian dissident Alexei Navalny, said at the Munich Security Conference two days before the anniversary of her husband's death.
In Nazi Germany, industrialists built vast fortunes from slave labor and stolen Jewish property. In postwar West Germany, they were allowed to keep them — with denazification doing little to trouble those who had profited most from the regime.
Poison on the airwaves: How Russian state-controlled radio spreads disinformation about the EU and silences independent voices in occupied Ukraine
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/29487222
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Feeding lies to every last Russian
[Radio] remains a crucial tool to reach audiences in remote areas. State-owned stations such as Vesti FM, ‘Radio of Russia’, and Mayak reach 98% of Russian territory and even people who might not have access to TV and the internet. Other notable stations are Kommersant FM(opens in a new tab), Business FM(opens in a new tab), Govorit Moskva(opens in a new tab) and Radio Sputnik(opens in a new tab), part of the same influence operation as RT.
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Unsurprisingly, [EUvsdisinfo] found the Russian airwaves full of the same deceitful toxic sludge as elsewhere.
On the show Soloviev Live (Vesti FM, 11.02.2025), propagandists Sergey Mikheyev and Roman Golovanov painted the EU as ‘powerless’ and ‘crumbling under internal divisions’. Mikheyev claimed that ‘dark ti
Hybrid threats and disinformation from Russia and China have increased, the "Balkan Disinfo" Conference hears
The intensity and danger of hybrid threats, as well as disinformation, has been increasing in recent years, while Russia and China are considered the main actors of these threats. This was stated at the "Balkan Disinfo 2025" conference, which is being held in Pristina and where experts in this field...
cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/18388964
The intensity and danger of hybrid threats, as well as disinformation, has been increasing in recent years, while Russia and China are considered the main actors of these threats, according to experts and diplomat at the recent "Balkan Disinfo 2025" conference, which is being held in Pristina.
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Finnish diplomat Tapio Pysalo said that these two countries are cooperating to spread disinformation, also using artificial intelligence.
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"The intensity and dangerousness of hybrid threats has been increasing in recent years, especially considering Russia and the People's Republic of China as the main threat actors. Their objective above all is to undermine our partnerships by sowing divisions within the EU and NATO, by hi
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
Biden Snubbed at G20
Leaders of the Group of 20 nations and guests posed for a group photograph in Rio de Janeiro. The event was missed by US President Joe Biden, Canada's Justin Trudeau and Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni.
`Biden had intended to be part of the photo, but it occurred earlier than scheduled.´
at 47 seconds in this video, an American (possibly a Biden aide) is heard shouting. Xi looks toward the camera and seems to wink
nothing more dangerous than an angry mob without jobs: new job: attack Taiwan?
What do u think? Why can't we all get along? :(
But lasting victory against Hamas will require installing new leadership in Gaza.
But Lasting Victory Against Hamas Will Require Installing New Leadership in Gaza
Saudi Arabia Just Shocked the Dollar! Future with BRICS and China
Saudi Arabia just changed the entire future of the US dollar when it decided to end it's 50 year agreement with the US and the Petrodollar. Saudi Arabia is now looking to BRICS and China for their future in this new multipolar world. What happens next for the US dollar and BRICS? Let's break it down!