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Old Iraq war architects rise up to wag finger at Trump’s Iran deal
Old Iraq war architects rise up to wag finger at Trump’s Iran deal Who asked for Doug Feith’s opinion anyway? By Jim Lobe | Responsible Statecraft | June 18, 2026 Assume, for the sake of argument, that you think the U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) just signed by President Donald Trump in Versailles is a disaster for both the United States and especially for Israel.
Vom Irak zum Iran: Wie US-Thinktanks den Krieg vorbereitet haben
Welche Rolle haben neokonservative Thinktanks bei der Vorbereitung des Iran-Krieges gespielt? (Bild: rawpixel.com/Shutterstock.com) Analyse zeigt: US-Thinktanks trieben den Iran-Krieg voran. Es sind dieselben Netzwerke, die bereits zuvor den Irak-Krieg vorbereitet haben. Ein Gastbeitrag. Sollte der US-israelische Krieg gegen den Iran am Ende als Niederlage bewertet werden, ließe sich ein Teil der Verantwortung fünf pro-israelischen Thinktanks zuschreiben.
Punto y seguido - Semanario Brecha
Tres miradas hacia atrás para echar algo de luz sobre el presente: a un episodio de la Transición española, cuando se acaban de cumplir cinco décadas de la muerte de Franco; a una conferencia internacional que marcó el reparto del mundo entre potencias coloniales, hace 140 años; a la reciente muerte del exvicepresidente de Estados Unidos Dick Cheney, figura clave de la «guerra global contra el terrorismo».
Dick Cheney (1941-2025), artífice de la guerra sin fin
Fuentes: Responsible Statecraft - Imagen: George W. Bush y Dick Cheney, en agosto de 2002. / U.S. National Archives Dick Cheney murió el pasado 4 de noviembre a la edad de 84 años. El vicepresidente de George W. Bush fue probablemente el más poderoso de la historia, pero a costa de los Estados Unidos.
Cheney, Architect of Endless War, Helped Kill Our Faith in Leaders
Dick Cheney has died, according to reports Tuesday morning, at the age of 84. A formidable White House and Defense Department aide (under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford) who left to head an equally formidable Texas-based oil company (with vast federal contracts) and then back in Washington as vice president to George W. Bush, Cheney is probably the most symbolic figure of the failure of the post-9/11 wars. In particular, the Iraq War.
Cheney, Architect of Endless War, Helped Kill Our Faith in Leaders
Cheney, Architect of Endless War, Helped Kill Our Faith in Leaders George W. Bush's vice president, who died today, was probably the most powerful veep in history, but at America's expense Read Full Article »
From Executive Overreach to Undeclared Wars, We Are Living in the World Cheney Made
From Executive Overreach to Undeclared Wars, We Are Living in the World Cheney Made Published November 4, 2025 Dick Cheney has died, according to reports Tuesday morning, at the age of 84. A formidable White House and defense department aide (under Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford) who left to head an equally formidable Texas-based oil company (with vast federal contracts) and then back in Washington as vice president to George W.
Trump Knew of Israel’s Attack on Iran, Already Threatening ‘Next’ Ones
Last night President Donald Trump acknowledged that his administration knew about the Israeli attacks on Iran. This morning on Truth Social he suggested that it was part of a plan to get Tehran to accept a nuclear deal and if they do not comply now, “it will only get worse.” “Certain Iranian hardliner’s spoke bravely, but they didn’t know what was about to happen.
Sipri-Bericht: Weltweiter Rüstungsboom erreicht neue Rekorde
Weltweite Militärausgaben stiegen 2024 um 10 Prozent. Vor allem die Kriege in Europa und Nahost treiben Aufrüstung voran. Ein Gastbeitrag. Im Jahr 2024 war der stärkste Anstieg der weltweiten Militärausgaben seit dem Ende des Kalten Krieges zu verzeichnen.
Umfrage: Mehrheit der US-Bürger lehnt Trumps Außenpolitik ab
Die wichtigsten außenpolitischen Vorhaben von Donald Trump kommen bei US-Bürgern nicht gut an. Die Umfrageergebnisse offenbaren jedoch überraschende Details. Ein Gastbeitrag. Einige der wichtigsten außenpolitischen Initiativen von Präsident Donald Trump stoßen bei den meisten US-Amerikanern auf Ablehnung, so die Ergebnisse einer neuen Umfrage des Pew Research Center, die vergangenen am Dienstag veröffentlicht wurde.
New neocon manifesto: Keep US troops in the Middle East forever
New neocon manifesto: Keep US troops in the Middle East forever The ‘Vandenberg Coalition’ wants Trump to prioritize Israel and maintain Iran as enemy number one By Jim Lobe | Responsible Statecraft | January 28, 2025 A leading neoconservative for most of the last half century has released a comprehensive series of recommendations on Middle East policy for the new Trump administration nearly all of which are ideas that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud Party would...
Trump-Berater schlägt Nahost-Strategie vor: Israel stärken, Iran isolieren
Ein führender Neokonservativer legt Trump eine neue Nahost-Strategie vor. Der Bericht fordert massive Unterstützung für Israel – und US-Truppenpräsenz. Ein Gastbeitrag. Einer der führenden Neokonservativen der letzten fünf Jahrzehnte hat eine umfassende Reihe von Empfehlungen zur Nahostpolitik für die neue Trump-Regierung veröffentlicht, von denen fast alle Ideen sind, die der israelische Premierminister Benjamin Netanjahu und seine Likud-Partei freudig begrüßen würden.
Black Agenda Report
The Pentagon explored the AI software for research, but the new deal is the first by a combatant command whose mission is one of killing. Originally published in The Intercept. Less than a year after OpenAI quietly signaled it wanted to do business with the Pentagon, a procurement document obtained by The Intercept shows U.S. Africa Command, or AFRICOM, believes access to OpenAI’s technology is “essential” for its mission.
Der Absturz der USA im globalen Ansehen
Die Vereinigten Staaten galten einst als Vorbild. Doch die Stimmung hat sich geändert. Vor allem in Europa. Das Ansehen der Vereinigten Staaten im Ausland hat sich im vergangenen Jahr verschlechtert. Dies geht aus einer neuen Umfrage des Pew Research Center zur öffentlichen Meinung in 34 Ländern hervor. Anzeige Die jüngste Umfrage der seit mehr als zwei Jahrzehnten durchgeführten Meinungserhebung, zeigt auch, dass das internationale Vertrauen in die US-amerikanische Demokratie gesunken ist.
Der Absturz der USA im globalen Ansehen
Die Vereinigten Staaten galten einst als Vorbild. Doch die Stimmung hat sich geändert. Vor allem in Europa. Das Ansehen der Vereinigten Staaten im Ausland hat sich im vergangenen Jahr verschlechtert. Dies geht aus einer neuen Umfrage des Pew Research Center zur öffentlichen Meinung in 34 Ländern hervor. Anzeige Die jüngste Umfrage der seit mehr als zwei Jahrzehnten durchgeführten Meinungserhebung, zeigt auch, dass das internationale Vertrauen in die US-amerikanische Demokratie gesunken ist.
Black Agenda Report
In another step toward the achievement of its national sovereignty, Niger recently declared the United State's military presence in the country illegal. Originally published in Black Alliance for Peace. The Black Alliance for Peace’s (BAP) Africa Team and U.S. Out of Africa Network (USOAN) commend Niger for its decision to expel the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). We urge all African nations to reject U.S. neo-colonialism and remove AFRICOM from their territories.
Neocon Architects of Iraq War Turn Their Gaze Towards Gaza
Several key architects of the U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq 21 years ago are presenting a plan for rebuilding and “de-radicalizing” the surviving population of Gaza, while ensuring that Israel retains “freedom of action” to continue operations against Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
Lobe, Architects of a disaster wants a rerun in Gaza
Elliott Abrams, official State Department portrait when he was Trump’s Iran and Venezuela guy in 2020. From the US Embassy in Israel website. In an echo of Washington’s disastrous de-Baathification campaign in occupied Iraq, a new report puts special stress on “deradicalization” efforts in the Gaza Strip.
Katastrophe mit Ansage: Irak-Kriegsplaner in USA wollen Neuauflage in Gaza
Neocon-Plan sieht "Deradikalisierung" wie in Irak vor. Israelisches Militär und westliche Söldner sollen Gaza kontrollieren. Wer dahintersteckt. Gastbeitrag.
Katastrophe mit Ansage: Irak-Kriegsplaner in USA wollen Neuauflage in Gaza
Neocon-Plan sieht "Deradikalisierung" wie in Irak vor. Israelisches Militär und westliche Söldner sollen Gaza kontrollieren. Wer dahintersteckt. Gastbeitrag.
Architects of the Disastrous Iraq War Want a Do-Over in Gaza
Several key architects of the U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq 21 years ago are presenting a plan for rebuilding and “de-radicalizing” the surviving population of Gaza, while ensuring that Israel retains “freedom of action” to continue operations against Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
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Neocon Iraq War Architects Want a Redo in Gaza
Jim Lobe Responsible Statecraft March 2, 2024 Post-conflict plan would put Western mercenaries and Israel military into the mix, with handpicked countries in charge of a governing ‘Trust’ Read Full Article » Show comments Hide Comments Related Articles
Task Force That Includes Iraq War Architects Unveils Post-War Plan for Gaza
Several key architects of the U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq 21 years ago are presenting a plan for rebuilding and “de-radicalizing” the surviving population of Gaza, while ensuring that Israel retains “freedom of action” to continue operations against Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
Neocon Iraq war architects want a redo in Gaza
Several key architects of the U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq 21 years ago are presenting a plan for rebuilding and “de-radicalizing” the surviving population of Gaza, while ensuring that Israel retains “freedom of action” to continue operations against Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
Black Agenda Report
The Black Alliance for Peace AFRICOM Watch Bulletin has the latest news from the African continent. AFRICOM Watch Bulletin #50 delves into the ongoing war in Sudan which created a dire humanitarian crisis in the country. Originally published in Black Alliance for Peace While the U.S. continues to fund an active genocide against the Palestinian people with the settler colonial state of Israel, imperialism continues to wreak havoc in Africa.
Iraq War Era Hawks Are Clamoring For Ukraine Funding
Elliott Abrams’ ‘Vandenberg Coalition’ also assails the Biden administration for being soft on Russia. by Jim Lobe, Responsible Statecraft An open letter released Wednesday signed by more than 100 veterans of the George W.
Black Agenda Report
Thomas Sankara, radical leader and martyr of Burkina Faso, understood that the problem of ecological destruction was rooted in capitalism and imperialism. Thomas Sankara’s speech,“Imperialism is the arsonist of our forests and savannas,” has resurfaced on the interwebs of late, and with good reason.
Black Agenda Report
Thomas Sankara, radical leader and martyr of Burkina Faso, understood that the problem of ecological destruction was rooted in capitalism and imperialism. Thomas Sankara’s speech,“Imperialism is the arsonist of our forests and savannas,” has resurfaced on the interwebs of late, and with good reason.
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Wie das US-Militär die Welt zum Schlachtfeld erklärt
Wie das US-Militär die Welt zum Schlachtfeld erklärt "Irreguläre Kriegsführung" wird zunehmen: Gefahr der Eskalation Auf einer Seite lesen Die USA führen geheime Kriege in sehr vielen Ländern, zeigt ein neuer Bericht. Kongress und Öffentlichkeit sind meist unwissend über Militäroperationen. Es drohen sogar verdeckte Einsätze gegen Nuklearstaaten.
El ejército de EEUU opera en más países de los que pensamos
Las fuerzas militares estadounidenses han participado en hostilidades no autorizadas en muchos más países de los que el Pentágono ha revelado al Congreso, y mucho menos al público, según un nuevo informe importante publicado la semana pasada por el Centro Brennan para la Justicia de la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de Nueva York. “Afganistán, Irak, tal vez Libia.
The US Military Is Operating in More Countries Than We Think - Global Research
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The U.S. Military Is Operating in More Countries Than We Think
A new report finds that DOD uses ‘security cooperation’ programs for ‘secret wars,’ recommends that Congress rein them in. U.S. military forces have been engaged in unauthorized hostilities in many more countries than the Pentagon has disclosed to Congress, let alone the public, according to a major new report released late last week by New York University School of Law’s Brennan Center for Justice. Read Full Article »
US TV Networks Covered the War in Ukraine more than the US Invasion of Iraq
Armed Conflicts, Headlines, Human Rights, North America Armed Conflicts By Jim Lobe Reprint | | Print | WASHINGTON DC, Apr 12 2022 (IPS) - The evening news programs of the three dominant U.S. television networks devoted more coverage to the war in Ukraine last month than in any other month during all wars, including those in which the U.S. military was directly engaged, since the 1991 Gulf War against Iraq, according to the authoritative Tyndall Report.
Opinion | As Afghan Humanitarian Crisis Spikes, US News Coverage Plummets
Opinion | As Afghan Humanitarian Crisis Spikes, US News Coverage Plummets | Jim Lobe
Opinion | Weapons Industry Continues to Thrive During Pandemic
Opinion | Weapons Industry Continues to Thrive During Pandemic | Jim Lobe
Three Major Networks Devoted a Full Five Minutes to Afghanistan in 2020
Washington Report on Middle East Affairs, October 2021, pp. 12-13 Four Views—America’s Tragic War in Afghanistan By Jim Lobe IF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT was caught up short by the dramatic denouement of its 20-year war in Afghanistan, viewers of the three major networks must have been taken entirely by surprise.
Peace Train: People of Afghanistan deserve good neighborly relations
The Taliban’s lightning-fast takeover of Afghanistan was amazingly achieved with relatively little killing and bloodshed. Since the rout of the government, an entity essentially installed by the U.S., the Taliban has been assuring the Afghan people that its governance style will be more moderate than under its previous rule. Many people in Afghanistan are very fearful and particularly skeptical about the idea that the Taliban will change its ways.
Prominent Iranian-Americans to Trump: Keep the nuclear deal
Thirty-seven leading Iranian Americans pen open letter to President-elect Trump, urging him to keep the Iran deal.
Has the Trump Administration Now Launched a “Maximum Pressure” Campaign Against Iraq? - Responsible Statecraft
U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo meets Iraqi President Barham Salih, in Baghdad, Iraq on January 9, 2019.
How 'Israel Hayom' became Trump’s mouthpiece in the Middle East
Sheldon and Miriam Adelson are major donors to the Republican party and to Donald Trump’s presidency. In Israel, their free daily newspaper Israel Hayom promotes Trump relentlessly, with fawning editorials and selective reporting that minimizes the scandals that have plagued his presidency. By Refael Afriat Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Fountain Hills, Arizona, before the March 22 primary.
US debate rages over Afghan withdrawal
A growing chorus of Democrats and Republicans are pushing to have 15,000 soldiers withdrawn soon, rather than 3,000. by Jim Lobe 09 Jun 2011 15:29 GMT Nearly 100,000 American troops are in Afghanistan and the initial withdrawl is set to begin in three weeks [AFP] With only three weeks left before US military forces are scheduled to begin withdrawing from Afghanistan, the debate over the size and pace of that withdrawal has become increasingly intense.
Royal Wedding Received Triple the Media Coverage of Yemen in 2018
Armed Conflicts, Development & Aid, Headlines, Human Rights, Humanitarian Emergencies Humanitarian Emergencies By Jim Lobe Reprint | | Print | A young boy runs with his tyre past buildings damaged by airstrikes in Saada Old Town; Yemen.
U.S.: Neo-Con Hawks Take Flight over Libya
Arabs Rise for Rights, Global Geopolitics, Global Governance, Headlines, Human Rights, Middle East & North Africa, North America | Analysis By Jim Lobe Reprint | | Print | Analysis by Jim Lobe* WASHINGTON, Feb 25 2011 (IPS) - In a distinct echo of the tactics they pursued to encourage U.S. intervention in the Balkans and Iraq, a familiar clutch of neo-conservatives appealed Friday for the United States and NATO to “immediately” prepare military action to help bring down the regime of Libyan...
‘A danger to humanity’: Activists block Hungarian PM’s convoy at Yad Vashem
Dozens of demonstrators, including Holocaust survivors and descendants of survivors, block Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s convoy outside Israeli Holocaust museum. ‘He is a danger to humanity.’ Dozens of demonstrators blocked Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s motorcade as he left Yad Vashem, Israel’s Holocaust museum, in Jerusalem Thursday, as part of his official visit to the country.
The obsession with exposing the ‘Muslim mindset’
After a decade of poor reportage, chaos in the region, and right-wing rule under Netanyahu, the Jewish Israeli public has hardened in its attitudes toward Islam. Zvi Yehezkeli is Israel’s Arabist par excellence. After over a decade as head of the Israel Channel 10’s Arab desk, Yehezkeli has become a trusted figure in Israel’s news-heavy culture.
Except for Syria, Middle East Disappeared from U.S. Network News in 2017
WASHINGTON DC, Feb 2 2018 (IPS) - Except for the ongoing war in Syria, coverage of the Middle East by the evening news programs of the three big U.S. networks virtually disappeared in 2017, according to the latest annual compilation by the authoritative Tyndall Report.
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