How does China's system really work? This famous Chinese professor explains

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The war on Iran is transforming the global economy: Economist Michael Hudson explains how

The US-Israeli war on Iran is transforming the geopolitical order, and could even unleash a global economic crisis. The conflict has caused the largest oil shock in history, disrupting global markets and driving up fuel and food prices. To better understand the implications for t ...  Show more

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War on Iran is part of US plan to revive Western colonialism and exploit Global South

The war on Iran is part of a larger attempt by the US empire to reverse the decline of Western hegemony and recolonize the Global South. After invading Venezuela, Donald Trump wants to "take" Cuba, Greenland, and Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel is annexing the West Bank and colonizing so ...  Show more

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