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NEW WAR on DRUG CARTELS: Just begun in the Caribbean Sea /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Steve Jermy

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Proof Positive: the Russia/Ukraine War WILL Continue Ukraine WILL Lose.

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 Col Doug Macgregor: 'Coalition of the Willing' Strikes Again

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Donald Trump posted on Truth Social during China’s World War II anniversary parade, first praising U.S. sacrifices in China’s victory, then oddly sending regards to Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un before signing off with “as you conspire against the United States.” His contradictory tone raised questions.

Analyst Jennifer Kavanagh noted that while U.S. officials often frame China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran as an “axis” against America, there’s little evidence of deep coordination. Still, events like the Beijing parade, where leaders like Xi, Putin, and Kim appeared together, contrast with recent U.S.-European meetings and highlight shifting global power balances.

She argued U.S. foreign policy—sanctions and efforts to isolate rivals—actually pushes these countries closer. Despite claims of isolation, Putin appears well-connected internationally. Kavanagh suggested the U.S. should shift from punitive approaches toward normalization and coexistence: ending the Ukraine war, reopening talks with adversaries, and easing pressure on countries like India.

Putin also emphasized that major states such as China and India cannot afford to look weak under U.S. pressure due to domestic political realities. India, for example, resists Trump’s tariff threats and maintains close ties with Russia, even deepening them. This reflects the broader erosion of U.S. “unipolar” dominance, as more countries have alternatives and are less willing to yield to Washington.

👉 Overall: Trump’s post captured anxieties about a perceived anti-U.S. bloc, but the deeper issue is U.S. policies that inadvertently encourage cooperation among its rivals, while global power is shifting toward multipolarity.

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Putin: Russia Will Win by Negotiations or by FORCE /Larry Johnson The discussion frames the U.S. as losing its role as the “indispensable nation” while a new world order is taking shape, led by Russia, China, and other eastern powers. Putin projects growing confidence, stressing that Russia will achieve its goals either through negotiation or battlefield success, in contrast to Western leaders’ bluster. Recent BRICS and SCO meetings, along with China’s military parade, highlight deepening cooperation among Russia, China, and India—three of the world’s top economies—with strong growth and lower debt ratios compared to the U.S. Analysts note that Western attempts to split Russia and China have backfired, leading to closer economic, political, and military ties. Russia is now redirecting energy resources eastward, especially toward China via new pipelines, signaling a long-term shift away from Europe. Despite sanctions, some Western countries still import Russian goods, underscoring the gap between rhetoric and reality.

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Trump Attacks Venezuelan Drug Cartel Boat /

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Putin Calls NATO "Horror Movie Makers" 

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President Trump ordered U.S. warships, destroyers, and even Marine amphibious groups to the coast of Venezuela, officially to stop drug trafficking from Nicolás Maduro’s regime. The administration portrays Maduro not as a legitimate leader but as a “narco-terrorist” and fugitive indicted for drug trafficking.

Critics question why Venezuela is being singled out when drug flows come from many countries. The move looks like more than “gunboat diplomacy” because it comes after the U.S. placed a $50 million bounty on Maduro and previously tried (unsuccessfully) to back opposition leader Juan Guaidó. Some analysts compare this to the U.S. pursuit of Manuel Noriega in Panama.

Skeptics argue that targeting one country won’t stop the drug trade since cartels shift operations across borders, and that the U.S. ignores the demand side of the problem—domestic drug use. They also note a possible ulterior motive: Venezuela’s oil, recalling that Trump openly kept U.S. troops in Syria “for the oil.”

The buildup raises concerns that Washington might be preparing for more direct intervention or even regime change, despite past failures to oust Maduro. Critics warn this risks making the U.S. look both unethical (for attempting to overthrow another government) and ineffective if it fails again.

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Trump Gives Ukraine DEEPER STRIKE Capabilities-Ending War Seems Impossible

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The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit is underway, with China, Russia, India, and others emphasizing a shift toward a multipolar world order. Xi Jinping called for a more “just and equitable” system of global governance and inclusive globalization—showing the bloc’s ambition to act as a new geopolitical and economic power center.

India plays a pivotal role because it has historically balanced relations between the West, Russia, and China. The U.S. has long tried to draw India closer as a counterweight to China. However, President Trump recently imposed steep tariffs on India (raising them to 50%), despite India being a crucial partner. His move, intended to pressure India to distance itself from Russia (particularly over discounted Russian oil purchases), has instead angered Prime Minister Modi, who has refused Trump’s calls and demonstrated visible warmth with both Putin and Xi during the summit.

Economically, India calculates that the cost of losing discounted Russian oil (around 40% of its imports) is higher than absorbing U.S. tariffs, making Trump’s strategy unattractive. Instead of moving into Washington’s orbit, India is being pushed closer to Russia, China, and SCO/BRICS frameworks.

Critics, including even John Bolton, argue that Trump’s tariffs are undermining decades of bipartisan U.S. efforts to build India as a partner against China. Instead, the policy risks alienating New Delhi, strengthening SCO cohesion, and weakening Western influence.

Bottom line: Trump’s tariff strategy appears counterproductive—alienating India, reinforcing its ties with Russia and China, and accelerating the rise of alternative power blocs outside Western influence.

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