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Martyrdom and the Psychology of War
One of the greatest mistakes Western policymakers repeatedly make is assuming that other cultures think the same way they do. They approach international conflicts through a secular lens of power, economics, and negotiation. But when dealing with Iran, they are confronting a political system deeply intertwined with religious ideology. When […]
The Roman Empire’s Fatal Mistake—and America May Be Repeating It in Iran
Crassus was one of the richest and most powerful men in Rome. He rose to the top alongside Julius Caesar and Pompey as part of the First Triumvirate, an informal three-man alliance that dominated Roman politics even though it was not an official office. Crassus wanted military glory to match […]
Turkey Accuses Israeli PM of War Crimes, Issues Formal Statement Comparing Him to Hitler
Introduction On April 12, 2026, Turkey formally accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of war crimes and crimes against humanity, issuing a statement from its foreign ministry that described him as the ‘Hitler of our time’ [1]. The accusation was made on the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day, according to Turkish […]
Trump Accuses The Pope of Being “Terrible For Foreign Policy”
United States ruler Donald Trump has attacked Pope Leo, the patriarch of the Catholic Church, as being “terrible for foreign policy.” The social media assault comes as Pope Leo emerged as a vocal critic of the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran. Christian Nationalism and Trump’s Weaponization of Religion The pope […]
Why America’s Money Always Follows War
When you strip away the propaganda, foreign aid is rarely about charity. It is about strategy, war, and buying influence. The latest long-run data show that from 1946 through 2024, more than $1 trillion in inflation-adjusted U.S. foreign aid went to just five recipients: Israel at $337.0 billion, Egypt at $198.9 billion, […]
‘Automatic’ Draft Registration Begins in December
Amid war build-up, Selective Service System sends the White House its plan to identify and locate potential draftees On March 30th, the Selective Service System (SSS) sent the White House its proposed regulations for “automatic” [sic] draft registration for review and approval before they are made public. This is the first visible step in […]
With The Ceasefire Dead, The Mad Max Scenario is Now the Most Likely Outcome
Introduction: The Flicker of Hope, Extinguished I watched the so-called ceasefire announcement with a sense of exhausted disbelief, a feeling I suspect many of you shared. Here we are, in April 2026, and the charade continues. President Donald Trump, fresh from his 2024 victory, declared a ‘two-way ceasefire’ with Iran, […]
Iranian Jewish Association Describe Israel as “Ominous Zionist Regime” After Israeli Strikes Destroy Historic Synagogue on Passover
Ahistoric synagogue in Tehran, originally built in 1958, was destroyed on the Jewish holiday of Passover by Israeli airstrikes on April 7th. The Rafi-Nia Synagogue, located in central Tehran, was one of the longstanding institutions serving Iran’s Jewish community. Constructed in 1958, it stood as both a place of worship […]
Two Occupations, One Lebanon
Freddie Ponton21st Century Wire Hours after the Pakistan-brokered Iran war ceasefire took effect, Israel struck Lebanon again, killing scores of civilians and displacing tens of thousands overnight during major strikes on April 8-9, 2026. The Western press went silent. At least 1.2 million Lebanese have been forced to flee their homes since March 2026, […]
US & Israel Bomb 307+ Medical Facilities in Iran Carrying on Long Tradition of Targeting Medical Workers
The United States and Israel are systematically targeting hospitals in Iran. In one month of bombing, the two countries have hit at least 307 health centers across the country, according to reports from the Iranian Red Crescent. The carefully planned destruction of the Islamic Republic’s medical infrastructure fits into a long history […]
