Tribunal finds Israel guilty of genocide, ecocide
“One hundred thousand tons of explosives – equivalent to nine nuclear bombs – were dropped on Gaza. Every environmental sector was shattered.”
Tribunal finds Israel guilty of genocide, ecocide
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U.S.-Philippines ‘special relations’ again? : A pre-election view from Washington DC
U.S.-Philippines ‘special relations’ again? : A pre-election view from Washington DC
To US, "The only former Asian colony of the US, the Philippines is synonymous only with Paquiao the Boxer, Miss Universe, or some terrifying volcano or typhoon such as Yolanda/Haiyan."
Hard selling increased presence of US troops again and again
Hard selling increased presence of US troops again and again
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat Perspective The Aquino government is using every opportunity to hard sell the increasing presence of US troops in the country. Right after Typhoon Yolanda caused massive devastation in central Visayas provinces and US troops were sent to...
Pathetic wishful thinking
Pathetic wishful thinking
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Analysis I cringe whenever I hear the Aquino administration justifying its declaration that it would seek expanded access of foreign military troops, specifically that of the US and Japan, to the country’s military bases, ports, and other...
Balikatan 2013: A grand show of force, a tradeshow for US arms
Balikatan 2013: A grand show of force, a tradeshow for US arms
Military trainings to develop interoperability are crucial for the US, especially when it is about to drag an ally to start or join its war. Also, military exercises such as Balikatan plays a role in US sales of arms.
Caravan vs 2013 Balikatan military exercises ongoing
Caravan vs 2013 Balikatan military exercises ongoing
Progressive groups are hounding the 2013 joint US-RP military exercises, which begins today, to protest the continuous assault on the country’s sovereignty, the human rights violations resulting from it and the toxic wastes it leaves behind.
Analysts warn of dangers in Philippines’ hosting of more US troops, warships
Analysts warn of dangers in Philippines’ hosting of more US troops, warships
By MARYA SALAMAT
Although waning economically, the US still has the edge in military capabilities, which it may use to bully or declare war against countries resisting the assertion of its economic interests.
Opposition mounts as US increases military aid, sends nuclear submarine to Subic
Opposition mounts as US increases military aid, sends nuclear submarine to Subic
The Aquino government will again pin its hopes of armed forces modernization on US hand-me-downs, but the reality is that all these do not really help in strengthening Philippine sovereignty nor in asserting our claims over disputed territories.” – Renato Reyes,...
Should We Allow NATO Free Rein to Attack and Kill People?
Should We Allow NATO Free Rein to Attack and Kill People?
The airstrike that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers is just the latest in a series of mistakes that raise doubts about NATO's credibility By PRATAP CHATTERJEE Commondreams.org Why did NATO forces kill two dozen Pakistani soldiers at a border post in the Mohmand region,...
‘Bugsplat’: The Ugly US Drone War in Pakistan
‘Bugsplat’: The Ugly US Drone War in Pakistan
It's time for the US to re-examine the consequences of its dehumanizing, deadly attacks in Pakistan. By JENNIFER ROBINSON Commondreams.org This weekend, Pakistan ordered the closure of the US drone base after a US attack killed 26 Pakistani soldiers near the Afghan...
Aquino playing to US-designed script by stoking Spratlys conflict — CPP
Aquino playing to US-designed script by stoking Spratlys conflict — CPP
MANILA - By issuing inflammatory and provocative statements, the Aquino government and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) are stoking the Spratly Islands conflict in order to justify inviting US military presence in the South China sea lanes on the pretext...
The Empire in the Year 2005
The Empire in the Year 2005
By James Petras www.globalresearch.ca Posted by Bulatlat.com World developments in 2005 will be determined by the major events and tendencies in 2004. First and foremost, 2004 demonstrated in the most dramatic and definitive manner that the US imperial military...
Right-Wing Populism Gets Help from Democrats
Right-Wing Populism Gets Help from Democrats
By NORMAN SOLOMON Truthout International Posted by Bulatlat.com In his triumphant speech on election night, the next senator from Massachusetts should have thanked top Democrats in Washington for all they did to make his victory possible. For a year now, leading...
Afghanistan: Women Dying and Torture Run Amuck
Afghanistan: Women Dying and Torture Run Amuck
By JEFFREY KAYE Truthout International Posted by Bulatlat.com Two reports coming out of Afghanistan illustrate the depth of hypocrisy and subterfuge characterizing the US/NATO intervention in that country. One could cite a myriad of such examples, so immoral and...
Ron Paul: “Some Big Events Are About To Occur”
Ron Paul: “Some Big Events Are About To Occur”
The congressman warns of "chaos about to be unleashed" on economic and political system by globalist intervention and world empire BY STEVE WATSON Infowars.net ALTERNATIVE READER Posted by Bulatlat Vol. VIII, No. 25, July 27-August 2, 2008 Texas Congressman Ron...
Anti-Immigration Fervor Translates to Terror for Women
Anti-Immigration Fervor Translates to Terror for Women
Anti-immigrant fervor in the United States makes injustice for immigrant women tolerated - even encouraged. As a result, immigrant women are living in situations of sheer terror. BY MELISSA NALANI ROSS On the Issues Magazine/Truthout INTERNATIONAL Posted by...
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