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Erdogan most popular leader in the Middle Eastern mind?
Those of us who watch geopolitics might be surprised to hear that a new Pew Research Center poll shows that Turkish leader Erdogan is the...- Kate Turlington Replied
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Sane Take on the Russia-Ukraine Case
Stories like this one are so rare they are precious, so I had to share it. No paranoia, no fear-mongering, and, outrageously, presenting both...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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Trump readying to strike Iran, Australian government sources reported to say
US President Donald Trump may have plans to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities as early as next month, senior Australian government sources said, according to...- Petar Replied
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A united North/South Korea??
Okay, I realize this is off the beaten path for this forum, but this is just too weird. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-17/koreas-to-march-under-one-flag-at-olympics-opening-ceremony-jcj37ai4?cmpid=socialflow-twitter-business&utm_content=business&utm_campaign=socialflow-organic&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social What is going on here??- Rodent Replied
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Saudi Aramco IPO Seems Unlikely
The proposed Saudi Aramco IPO seems increasingly unlikely to actually take place, in my opinion. The Aramco IPO of 5% of the "family jewels" was originally heavily...- saudi arabia
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Three Dictators in One Place: Meeting in Turkey - Erdogan, Putin and Rouhani
The three leaders will discuss measures to consolidate the truce regime in Syria, ensure the operation of de-escalation zones and address the humanitarian problems...- damirUSBiH Replied
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Trump inclined to declare national emergency if talks continue to stall - Twitter hides this as "sensitive material"
This could get interesting. And Twitter strikes again with trying to control information. Twitter hides the video because "This media may contain sensitive material". Twitter... really? <...- Tom Kirkman Replied
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Cuba Charges U.S. Moving Special Forces, Preparing Venezuelan Intervention
Cuba charged on Thursday that the United States was secretly moving special forces closer to Venezuela as part of a plan to intervene in...- rainman Replied
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Nothing new in Middle East? Iran Puts On 'Show Of Strength' Military Exercise In Gulf
The Iranian Revolutionary Guards and army carried out a joint aerial military drill in the Gulf on Friday in what official media said indicated...- iran
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Brits to vote again? Brexit delay creates headache for Europe
Brexit paralysis has prompted talk of a British election or a second referendum but one odd side-effect could be Britons having to cast their...- damirUSBiH Replied
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Italy And EU Clash Over Fate Of Stranded Migrants
Brussels has hit out at “finger pointing” and “threats” from Italy’s Eurosceptic government over a stand-off about the fate of 150 rescued migrants on...- ThunderBlade Replied
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Venezuela Sets Presidential Election for April 22
The presidential election in Venezuela traditionally has been held late in the year, but decision about set a date in April shouldn't surprise anyone...- franco Replied
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Life after Brexit - Market EU And UK On Different Sides?
Relations between the UK and the EU are not at the highest level. The key question is what will be the cost of the...- Pavel Replied
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Rise of Far-Right in Latin America Might Lead to War
"Now that Brazil has joined Latin America’s shift rightwards by electing far-right candidate Jair Bolsonaro, US-backed war is looking increasingly likely. The reason? Colombia’s own hard-right government reportedly...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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Trump Announces Tariffs, EU Threatens Retaliation
"The European Union’s trade chief on Friday warned of possible retaliation if U.S. President Donald Trump’s plans to impose hefty tariffs on imported steel...- Marina Schwarz Replied
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Tension: France Recalls Italy Ambassador After Worst Verbal Onslaught 'Since The War'
France has recalled its ambassador in Rome on Thursday after what it described as baseless and repeated attacks from Italy’s political leaders, whom it...- ThunderBlade Replied
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Commission: U.S. Could Lose Wars With Russia, China
Commission: U.S. Could Lose Wars With Russia, China- Marina Schwarz Replied
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"Brothers" in Arms: Kremlin Presses On With Turkey Missile Contract
The Kremlin said on Wednesday Russia was pressing ahead with a contract to deliver advanced S-400 missile air defense systems to Turkey despite the...- rainman Replied
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Former United Nations Scientist says the UN is lying about Global Warming and Sea-Level changes
https://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/environment/item/31472-un-ipcc-scientist-blows-whistle-on-un-climate-lies Interesting read, and good video in which he explains his points.- Illurion Replied
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Russia retaliate: Our Response to U.S. Sanctions Will Be Precise And Painful
Valentina Matvienko, the speaker of the Russian upper house of parliament, said on Wednesday that Moscow’s response to U.S. sanctions will be targeted and...- Pavel Replied
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Feudalism: The Most Resilient System?
It's still the 99% pretty much dependent for their livelihood on the 1%. So, call it however you like but I think we're still...- political system
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Norway - World's Most Democratic Country! Where is the U.S. on the list?
According to the Economist, Nordic countries have topped the list of Democracy Index 2017. They are taking four out of five of the top...- norway
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Trump's tax bill: US Senate passes reform legislation
The US Senate has approved the most sweeping overhaul of the US tax system in more than three decades. Republicans say the tax cuts for...- Stephen Replied
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US to rejoin Paris Agreement
President Donald Trump said that he actually cares about the environment and that his only misgivings about the Paris Agreement are that it treated...- Stephen Replied
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Venezuela out of OPEC soon?
Venezuela was one of the founding members of the OPEC, led by the iconic Juan Pablo Perez Alfonso, a thing most known by oil...- geopolitics
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"Troika Of Tyranny"- US Vows Tough Approach To Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba
The United States imposed new sanctions Thursday on Venezuela and Cuba and promised additional penalties against Nicaragua as the Trump administration laid out a...- PavelP Replied
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Regime For Regime: China Says Willing To Provide Venezuela With What Help It Can
China is willing to provide Venezuela with what help it can, Premier Li Keqiang told Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro on Friday, but there was...- rainman Replied
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Davos 2018 - All in One Place: Power, Money, World Politics
Look who's in Davos? Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, Angela Merkel, Federal Chancellor, Germany; Paolo Gentiloni, Prime Minister of Italy; Emmanuel...- Petar Replied
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Iran To Recover War Losses By Exploiting Syria Natural Resource !?
Iran agitating for some compensation for its Syria war investments. IRGC Maj Gen Yahya Rahim Safavi says Iran is already exporting Syrian phosphate in...- franco Replied
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Trump Pressed Aides On Venezuela Invasion, US Official Says
As a meeting last August in the Oval Office to discuss sanctions on Venezuela was concluding, President Donald Trump turned to his top aides...- rainman Replied
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