Section: The Huffington Post (USA)
American Fascism: Lessons From Russia
Pity the poor Russia expert. We’re like the old Maytag repairman, sitting in our forgotten offices, hoping someone will need our help. But when our experience is called upon, it’s usually not good news. No one seeks out a grizzled old veteran of the theory wars to solve a Dostoevsky emergency. Pundits and politicians don’t look...
Fascism Rising, Israel And America
Traveling from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem, one week after “What happened, if it happened,” I find my reality becoming increasingly surreal due to distance. That’s rather surprising to me, what with Facebook and digital newspapers and the like telescoping distance, but having not yet grieved it’s been a bit of a relief. Visiting...
Trump’s Foreign Policy a Cause for International Apprehension and Controversy
The future of the relationship between the incoming Trump administration with Russia and Iran has become a major issue for the mandarins of the Republican Party, which had nominated the tycoon for the presidency; and for the leaders of the US’ European allies. The main concern is the apparent bond emerging between Russian President Vladimir...
Angela Merkel Will Seek Fourth Term As German Chancellor
BERLIN, Nov 20 (Reuters) – Angela Merkel announced on Sunday she wants to run for a fourth term as German chancellor in next year’s election, a sign of stability after Britain’s vote to leave the European Union and the election of Donald Trump as the next U.S. president.Despite a voter backlash over her open-door migrant policy,...
Donald Trump’s Reagan Moment
Sometime before Inauguration Day, President-elect Trump will be briefed on the American plan for nuclear war, inclusive of the role he plays in ordering nuclear weapons release (i.e., the “nuclear codes”.) John F. Kennedy was the first American president briefed on this plan, back in 1961. Afterwards, a shaken Kennedy told his Secretary of State,...
The ‘Best Boutique Hotel In The World’ Is Even More Magical Than We Thought
As travelers with very long bucket lists, we’ve just about seen it all when it comes to strikingly beautiful hotels. But this particular piece of paradise ― recently named the best boutique hotel in the world ― may just be the most dynamite destination we’ve ever seen.Secret Bay is a colony of eco-friendly villas on the relatively...
Trump, NATO Chief Pledge Alliance’s ‘Enduring Importance’ In Phone Call
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg agreed on Friday on the Western alliance’s “enduring importance”, NATO said, striving to reassure Europe that Washington will remain committed to its security.Trump questioned during his election campaign whether the United States should protect allies seen as...
Barack Obama Ends Final State Visit To Europe By Doing Damage Control For Donald Trump
President Barack Obama spent Friday doing a first round of bidding for his successor, pleading with European leaders to work with president-elect Donald Trump once he assumes office.It’s a strange situation for all parties. During the election campaign, Obama and many of these leaders did not mince words about their distaste for Trump. The...
NATO ‘Absolutely Confident’ That Donald Trump Will Maintain Alliance Leadership
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday he was certain that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will lead the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation, and he is hoping to speak to Trump soon.Trump questioned during his election campaign whether the United States should protect allies that have low defense spending, raising fears that he...
What Russia Leaving The International Criminal Court Really Means
The International Criminal Court in the Hague, the last resort for prosecuting individuals accused of crimes against humanity, is now losing a member. On Wednesday, Russia announced that it will remove its signature from the institution’s founding treaty and therefore completely withdraw its membership from the court. Russia’s exit is...
