Pentagon Whistleblower Under Investigation After Warning About Risks Of War With China Over Taiwan
Pentagon whistleblower Franz Gayl has been part of the United States Marine Corps for over four decades. He spent the last months trying to warn U.S. government officials and the public of the threat of becoming entangled in a war with China over Taiwan.
Interview With Carl Zha On The Neoliberal Economic Decline Fueling Hong Kong Protests
Hosts Rania Khalek and Kevin Gosztola welcome Carl Zha, the host of “Silk and Steel,” to the “Unauthorized Disclosure” podcast. “Silk and Steel” is Zha’s weekly podcast on the history, culture, and current events of China and the Silk Road.
Is The United States Militarizing Space?
Even if the X-37 somehow is a completely benign scientific pursuit, its existence is triggering other countries to develop space-based military hardware.
Around The Empire – Episode 14: The Future of China In The Age Of Trump Feat. Peter Lee
China expert Peter Lee joins the Around The Empire podcast to discuss how solving the Korean crisis is actually antithetical to the goals of U.S. empire.
Kerry: We Watched ISIS Grow; Hacking Intel Report a “Dud”; Syrian Rebels Target Water & Energy
Leaked audio reveals John Kerry admitting US watched ISIS grow; intel chiefs’ report on alleged Russian hacking was a “dud;” and more in our global news roundup…
JPMorgan Pays $264 Million Fine For Bribing Chinese Officials
The latest payment of $264 million comes after JPMorgan hired the relatives of Chinese government officials to win business in China.
Syrian Forces Surround Eastern Aleppo; CIA-Backed Rebel Shot British Journo
At the G20, Pres. Obama met with Turkish Pres. Erdogan, where he promised to help bring coup plotters to justice, and with Russian Pres. Putin, where they failed to agree on a Syria deal.
Controversial Russian Bombing Missions From Iran; Chinese Aid For Syrian Military
Russian strategic bombers arrived at an Iranian air base this week and began flying airstrike missions in Syria from the base, and more in our global news round-up.
First US Fighter Jets in Eastern Mediterranean Since 2003; Largest Ever NATO Exercise in Poland
US Navy fighters are bombing ISIS in Syria via the USS Truman, which has moved to the Mediterranean.
Corruption Investigation Into Terry McAuliffe Connects To Hillary Clinton
An FBI investigation into campaign donations received by Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe for his 2013 campaign for governor connects to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The donations in question involve a Chinese businessman and delegate for Chinese Communist Party named Wang Wenliang. Wenliang, despite being a Chinese citizen, donated $120,000