Years of US support to Al-Qaeda and ISIS and efforts to effect regime change in the country have culminated in the theft of Syria’s oil, but is that really America’s coup de gras in Syria?
Steven CHOVANEC
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan promoting the discovery of a major natural gas reserve off Black Sea coast, at the Dolmabahce Palace Presidential Work Office in Istanbul, Turkey on 21 August 2020. (Image Source: TCCB/Murat Çetinmühürdar – Anadolu Agency)
Dr Can Erimtan
21st Century Wire
Another “take the oil” moment for the Trump Administration, one of the more regrettable aspects of his presidency, but one which has been consistently championed by hawks like John Bolton and Mike Pompeo.
This is Part 3 of the series “Follow the Trail of Blood and Oil”. Part 1 is a historical overview of Iran’s long struggle with Britain’s control over Iranian oil and the SIS-CIA overthrow of Iran’s Nationalist leader Mosaddegh in 1953.
Is nuclear power really a safe alternative to hydrocarbons? Is it worth the risk of devastating meltdowns like we saw in Chernobyl, or Fukushima?
The fact remains that there are inherent risks involved with all major energy sources, and nuclear power certainly has its drawbacks – from reactor safety, to nuclear waste, to the various stages of fuel processing. However, because of its potential to meet base-load requirements to power modern cities, is has always been entertained as one of the leading options for power generation going forward.
“On behalf of environmentalists everywhere, I’d like to formally apologise for the climate scare we created.”
What are family events like for you? Do political discussions turn into screaming matches at the dinner table? Are you the black sheep because you think differently than the rest of your family? This week Danny and Vanessa talked about shifting strategies to take the anger out of family gatherings so you can spend time […]
It’s been recommended for many years and I finally forced myself to watch it. It’s definitely not for everyone, but this film is definitely one of the most “esoteric” and “occult” films of all time. We will analyze the film’s stages and symbolism, as well as the meaning of its strange ending. This “holy mountain” contrasts well with real holy mountains, as we will see. The full analysis will be available to subscribers. Support via Streamlabs here.
