The Odyssey of the West
Commentary by Vijay Prashad Now Washington, like Xerxes, crosses seas, Assured the world must bow before its might; But nations rise beyond its old decrees, And build without permission – or its light. – V.P….
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US Meddling in Brazilian Elections
Preparing for Possible Military Intervention By Alan Macleod The United States is interfering in the Brazilian presidential elections, pressuring the Brazilian electorate into voting for right-wing candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of disgraced former president,…
After Blocking Fuel, the US Turns to Cuba’s Food Supply
By Logan McMillen The Trump administration has already cut off Cuba’s access to oil. Now it’s attempting to starve the Cuban people, targeting the country’s capacity to grow, process, and import food — unless it…
Iran’s Resistance Runs the Pentagon Short of Missiles
By Gary Wilson In late July, after 13 straight nights of bombing Iran, the Pentagon drew up a multistage assault to hit the country’s coastal defenses, missile launchers, power plants and ports. President Donald Trump’s…
‘Israel’ Wages Ecocide Against Southern Lebanon’s Woodlands
By Al Mayadeen English This article is adapted from an article by William Christou published in The Guardian, August 12, 2026. Firefighters and residents in south Lebanon have accused the Israeli occupation forces of deliberately…
Hidden Cost of U.S. Military
The Real Budget is Far Larger Than Reported By Gisela Cernadas, David Vine, and John Bellamy Foster U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a $1.5 trillion military budget for the fiscal year 2027, which would…
The World Cup as Political Arena
By Djibo Sobukwe Haiti qualified for the World Cup on the anniversary of its revolution, the DRC brought the spirit of Lumumba to the pitch, and Iran wore pins for children killed by U.S. bombs,…
Military Presence on Hawai’i a Public Health Disaster
New report refutes claims it brings economic, social, and cultural benefits By ray levy uyeda For decades, the U.S. military has touted its presence on the islands of Hawai‘i as beneficial to the state’s economy…
Shaking Hands with Fidel Castro
By Nick Estes The State Department’s recent report alleging Cuba’s support for left-wing “terrorism” in the United States signals a chilling escalation, as the Trump administration draws up enemy lists for a revived Red Scare….
US Prepares Terrorist Army for Its Dirty War on China
By Brian Berletic The US media has invested in recent years in rehabilitating Uyghur Chinese extremists now based in Syria, depicting them as “freedom fighters” whose ultimate goal is to “liberate” (carve off) territory in…