Trump goes through jail
Donald Trump voluntarily submitted to authorities in Atlanta, where he was taken for a brief detention and the usual formalities.
Geopolitics
France abandoned by its allies in Niger
US Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland’s surprise visit to Niamey on August 6, 2023 marks a turning point in the Niger crisis. The United States took charge and marginalized France. Read the analysis by Leslie Varenne, Director of the Institut de veille et d’étude des relations internationales et stratégiques (IVERIS).
Niger : towards French participation in military intervention
The ECOWAS ultimatum expired last night at midnight. The junta and the population are now expecting military intervention. Niger has closed its airspace and claims that two Central African countries have deployed troops.
Niger : causes and consequences of the coup d’état
At a time when France is urgently repatriating its nationals, can it leave Niger to deal with two major problems on its own: terrorism, which is ravaging the region, and mass immigration to Europe? An in-depth analysis from a military officer who prefers to remain anonymous.
How the Russian economy thwarted Western “economic warfare” measures (2/2)
The 65ᵉ session of the Franco-Russian seminar co-organized by the Centre d’Études des Modes d’Industrialisation of the École de Guerre Économique (Paris) and the Institute of Economic Forecasting of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Moscow) was held in Paris from July 3 to 5, 2023. Jacques Sapir, a well-known journalist and economist, gives an edifying account of the event, published on the “Les crises” website.
How has the Russian economy held up under sanctions since February 2022? (1/2)
The 65ᵉ session of the Franco-Russian seminar co-organized by the Centre d’Études des Modes d’Industrialisation of the École de Guerre Économique (Paris) and the Institute of Economic Forecasting of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Moscow) was held in Paris from July 3 to 5, 2023. Jacques Sapir, a well-known journalist and economist, gives an edifying account of the event, published on the “Les crises” website.
The global corruption scandal known as 1MDB : what is the justice system doing?
José-Louis Calama, the Madrid court’s investigating magistrate, is still awaiting replies from the judicial authorities in three European countries: France, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
Erdogan triumphs after difficult election
Point of view. Maverick President Tayyip Erdogan has been re-elected with a majority of around 52.5% over the more Western compatible opposition coalition, led by Kemal Kilicdaroglu.
Relief in Moscow as Erdogan favorite in key Turkish elections
Forget Bahkmut and FI6s, this is crucial for Russia in its diplomatic war against the US and NATO in Ukraine. With Erdogan returned to power for another five years, Russia’s Black Sea coast line will be secure against NATO threats as long as the war lasts.
Russia-Ukraine : The real war unveiled
Viewpoint. On March 21, 2023, Vladimir Putin, in the presence of Xi Jinping, officially unveiled the nature of the war with the United States, “We are for the use of the Chinese yuan in settlements between the Russian Federation and countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America.”
Ukraine-Russia: China’s plan for peace
While the U.S. and NATO are throwing gasoline on the fire and sending heavy weapons to Ukraine, and Russia is hinting at nuclear weapons, China is proposing a 12-point peace plan.
From the land of enlightenment to the empire of darkness
Let’s act urgently in all citizenship so that our poor country recognized yesterday everywhere as the “Country of the Enlightenment” does not become, at the table of the masters of hamburger and sweet tomato sauce, the country of misery, the empire of darkness!