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1. NYTimes Ignites China Doping Controversy Leading Into the Olympics

   Western accusations of doping by Chinese swimmers threaten to exacerbate China-US tensions, undermine the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) and seriously harm the upcoming Paris Olympics. The controversy was ignited by investigation reports at the New York Times and  German TV broadcaster ARD.  These media outlets suggest there has been a cover-up of a mass … Continue reading "NYTimes Ignites China Doping Controversy Leading Into the Olympics"

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2. War Culture Hates the Ethical Passion of the Young

   Originally appeared at TomDispatch. Persisting in his support for an unpopular war, the Democrat in the White House has helped spark a rebellion close to home. Young people — least inclined to deference, most inclined to moral outrage — are leading public opposition to the ongoing slaughter in Gaza. The campus upheaval is a clash … Continue reading "War Culture Hates the Ethical Passion of the Young"

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3. US Is Losing In Ukraine. Blame China, Says Blinken.

   At the close of his recent trip to China, on April 26 while still in Beijing, Sec. of State, Anthony Blinken, made an extremely bellicose statement to the press.  Blinken’s words marked a new phase in the narrative to prepare the American and European public for more conflict with China.   As Caitlin Johnstone has reminded … Continue reading "US Is Losing In Ukraine. Blame China, Says Blinken."

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4. Japan Sells Lethal Weapons Responding to US Demand, Using Ukraine as Excuse

   Some media reported Japan’s recent policy change to sell weapons to the US as a break from its pacifist principle. However, Washington and Tokyo have been watering it down for a long time. Co-development of Next-Generation Aircraft On December 9, 2022, the leaders of the UK, Italy, and Japan issued a Joint Leader’s Statement regarding … Continue reading "Japan Sells Lethal Weapons Responding to US Demand, Using Ukraine as Excuse"

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5. The Ukraine Aid Package Heightens the Risk of Escalation

   Reprinted from The Nation with permission from the authors. Last week’s passage of the Ukraine aid package by both the House and the Senate showed if nothing else that bipartisanship – at least on matters of foreign policy – remains alive and well in Washington, with leading Democratic progressives joining Republican hawks to pass the … Continue reading "The Ukraine Aid Package Heightens the Risk of Escalation"

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