The tobacco industry maintained a powerful grip on American society for more than a century—until that grip was finally broken. Its decline offers an important example of how seemingly invincible and deeply entrenched powers can eventually collapse.Glimpses of Its Peak- Annual cigarette consumption per American: more than 4,000 cigarettes- Deaths attributed to smoking: over 100 …
The Iranian response came deliberately late. This delay was itself a response to the American deadlines, as well as to the threats and the interception of some Iranian ships. The Iranian response included all the points Iran wanted the United States to hear, principles that cannot be compromised. It focused decisively on Iran’s rights, which …
The Parasite State: How Hidden Power Really Works Geopolitics · Power Analysis · Cold War The Parasite State:How Hidden Power Really Works From Epstein's island to global blackmail networks — How intelligence agencies, oligarchies, and pornocracy shape our world. Reading time~12 min TopicsGeopolitics · Power · Cold War ComplexityAccessible The New Cold War Parasite Theory …
In a country like the United States , where millions took to the streets over the war in Gaza, where intense protests erupt over Iran, immigration, racism, and human rights when new details emerged in the highly sensitive Jeffrey Epstein scandal, a case involving the daughters, children, and powerful elites of American society itself, why …
A proposal was put forward by Jamil El-Sayyed, a member of the Lebanese Parliament, as a solution to what the West calls “proxies”. In reality they are liberation forces allied with Iran, within the Axis of Resistance in the region. This idea could form a framework for dealing between the extended Resistance Front and the …
A Changing Global LandscapeAt present, serious media outlets around the world are discussing a “new Cold War” between the United States and China.Whether it is the war involving Iran and Ukraine, tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, political struggles in Latin America, or power dynamics in East Asia these are all being linked to a …
As the confrontation between Iran, the United States, and Israel intensifies, one cannot help but observe the bizarre spectacle unfolding on the American side. The man leading the West's charge—a white, erratic figure—seems to be making a mockery of his own country. His claims and narratives change as rapidly as the minute hand of a …
When two countries are at a state of tension where there is use of weapons, that causes destruction of infrastructure and human life as well, is termed as an armed conflict. It includes airstrikes and ground invasion in rival state’s territory. In this era, airstrike is often more used tactic during armed conflict. During airstrikes, …
However‚ for the United States‚ the pretext or rationalization that is given for military action has changed over time‚ the ends have remained basically the same․ 1953 ‚ Iran: The U․S․ and the U․K․ led a coup during the presidency of Dwight D․ Eisenhower to overthrow Iran's democratically elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh․ The coup …
Among the major conflicts in international politics, some are not temporary divisive issues but rather deep strategic and ideological confrontations. The dynamics of simmering tensions and failed diplomacy between Iran and the United States is one such knot, with strands running through diplomacy, power, interests, and mutual distrust. Reports indicated that the second round would …
