China takes advantage of US hesitancy with Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia saw a significant decline in foreign investments from long-time allies like the United States from 2020 to 2021, prompting the Gulf Kingdom to turn its eyes east to China. In fact, Saudi Aramco announced last week the establishment of a “Non-Metallic Excellence and Innovation Center” (NEXCEL) in the Chinese capital, Beijing, which will promote an alternative to metal in construction projects. … Read More >China takes advantage of US hesitancy with Saudi Arabia

Are NATO and Russia on the brink of war over the Ukraine crisis? (Ex-UK ambassador to Russia)

On this episode of Going Underground, we speak to the former British ambassador to Russia, Sir Tony Brenton. He discusses the latest on the Ukraine crisis, the possibility of a Europe-wide war between NATO and Putin’s Russia, whether a last-minute breakthrough could be achieved by the US, NATO and Russia, the background of hostility between Russia and NATO, the alliance’s involvement in regime-change wars, its legacy, and much more. … Read More >Are NATO and Russia on the brink of war over the Ukraine crisis? (Ex-UK ambassador to Russia)

Kazakhstan coup fails, US-Russia talks go nowhere. Is war on horizon?

Max Blumenthal and geopolitical analyst Pepe Escobar discuss the violent coup attempt in Kazakhstan, and its crucial importance as an ally of Russia and the center of China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Pepe addresses US and Turkish meddling, and why this massive and misunderstood country is suddenly at the heart of the new cold war. … Read More >Kazakhstan coup fails, US-Russia talks go nowhere. Is war on horizon?

All roads go through Kazakhstan — who will control them? (Full show)

Kazakhstan’s officials are reporting the return of law and order across the nation as law enforcement, aided by peacekeepers from Russia, Belarus, Tajikistan and Armenia quell the violent protests that drowned the country in chaos for days and led to dozens of deaths and the detention of several thousands. … Read More >All roads go through Kazakhstan — who will control them? (Full show)

China today, welfare as punishment, the assassination of Biggie

Naomi Karavani interviews journalist Danny Haiphong and takes a look at modern China, the propaganda being deployed against it by the US empire, and the reality that contrasts with that propaganda. Haiphong’s journalism is published on his ‘Chronicles of Haiphong’ Substack. … Read More >China today, welfare as punishment, the assassination of Biggie

Using and abusing Djibouti: How the US transformed a tiny African state into a hub of imperial aggression

From Djibouti, the US trains proxies and bombs strategically-important countries in the name of democracy and counterterrorism. To justify the country’s militarization, Washington hypes fears over China’s regional ambitions. … Read More >Using and abusing Djibouti: How the US transformed a tiny African state into a hub of imperial aggression