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How the United States executed a forceful takeover of the global energy reserves and established the petrogas-dollar system

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How the United States executed a forceful takeover of the global energy reserves and established the petrogas-dollar system

Jonas Mikkelsen May 12, 2026

An in-depth analysis revealing how Washington exploited the war in Iran to supplant Nord Stream, reinforce the...

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Collaboration between Russia and Turkey and the security situation in the Eastern Mediterranean

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Collaboration between Russia and Turkey and the security situation in the Eastern Mediterranean

Solveig Haugen May 12, 2026

Security crises in the Middle East remind the importance of the balance of power in the Eastern...

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The “Ways of war” are undergoing significant transformation: Insights drawn from the Iran war

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The “Ways of war” are undergoing significant transformation: Insights drawn from the Iran war

Jonas Mikkelsen May 12, 2026

A U.S. carrier no longer induces fear as once it might have; It now radiates vulnerability. Although...

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The explosive emergence of the Sabbatean movement marked its inception.

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The explosive emergence of the Sabbatean movement marked its inception.

Solveig Haugen May 10, 2026

In 1665, a prophet declared Sabbatai Zevi the Messiah. This gave rise to Sabbateanism: a movement without...

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The divide between the U.S. and Iran is far too vast to close.

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The divide between the U.S. and Iran is far too vast to close.

Jonas Mikkelsen May 9, 2026

As I pointed out in my last article, someone in the Trump administration who has been briefed...

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A Saudi prince went against Trump by preventing U.S. aircraft from striking Iran.

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A Saudi prince went against Trump by preventing U.S. aircraft from striking Iran.

Solveig Haugen May 9, 2026

MbS has shown verve and leadership, and his defiance now resets the game. They say only a...

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An Iranian organization has presented proof of war crimes allegedly committed by the U.S. and Israel to the International Criminal Court.

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An Iranian organization has presented proof of war crimes allegedly committed by the U.S. and Israel to the International Criminal Court.

Jonas Mikkelsen May 8, 2026

“All cases of attacks on civilians are being legally pursued based on the Geneva Conventions,” said the...

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‘Highly protected’: OPCW confirms it buried critical evidence in Syria chemical weapons probe

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‘Highly protected’: OPCW confirms it buried critical evidence in Syria chemical weapons probe

Jonas Mikkelsen May 8, 2026

The OPCW has finally acknowledged concealing the assessment of German military toxicologists who ruled out chlorine gas...

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Could the conflict involving Iran trigger a worldwide economic downturn?

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Could the conflict involving Iran trigger a worldwide economic downturn?

Jonas Mikkelsen May 7, 2026

The US war on Iran is leading the world to a global depression. Professor Richard Wolff places...

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The alliance between the U.S. and Israel undermines America’s interests and negatively impacts global stability.

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The alliance between the U.S. and Israel undermines America’s interests and negatively impacts global stability.

Jonas Mikkelsen May 7, 2026

This article is adapted from a speech given at the Ron Paul Institute Spring Conference in Lake Jackson TX on 25...

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