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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Empires rarely acknowledge their losses - Putin will not stop and approaches his end

Historian Jüri Kotšinev discusses how empires, including Russia under Putin, seldom admit to their defeats, often reframing their narratives to maintain a favorable public image.

Mar 15 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Loneliness of Europe is Not a Condemnation, It is a Liberation

The article argues that Europe’s isolation is a potential strength, allowing it to defend itself from growing imperialism from both the United States and Russia.

Mar 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

KKE: The campaign of the Ministry of National Defense is provocative

The Greek Communist Party (KKE) criticizes the government's campaign for the voluntary enlistment of women, linking it to the country's involvement in imperialist wars.

Mar 13 • 12:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Column] The megalomanic dictator with tariffs in one hand, missiles in the other

The article discusses the parallels between Orwell's dystopian vision and contemporary geopolitical tensions involving figures like Putin and Trump.

Mar 13 • 09:10 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

State Church

The article discusses the concept of Serbian imperialism as linked to the historical role of the Orthodox Church in the region, particularly in relation to Croatia.

Mar 13 • 05:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

George Makari and the Origin of Xenophobia: 'When one is frustrated and depressed, hating the other is a great psychological relief'

The essayist George Makari discusses the historical and psychological roots of xenophobia, highlighting its political ties to nationalism and imperialism.

Mar 12 • 23:15 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Russian Expansion Carved in Stone: The Story of the Demolished Warsaw Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky

The article discusses the historical significance and implications of the demolition of the Orthodox Cathedral of Alexander Nevsky in Warsaw, which symbolized Russian dominance in Poland.

Mar 11 • 08:26 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: Behind the Scenes: Russians Rejoice Over 'Iran's Victory'

The article discusses how Russian state media uses the conflict between the U.S. and Iran to highlight perceived American imperialism, while downplaying discussions about Ukraine and celebrating the annexation of Crimea.

Mar 9 • 22:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Bishop Jari Jolkkonen does not understand the admirers of Israel, but avoids the church-splitting question

Bishop Jari Jolkkonen addresses political issues during a church sermon, advocating for love and compassion while critiquing imperialism.

Mar 7 • 11:06 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Soros-backed, pro-China network fuels protests against US tech firms

The article discusses protests led by pro-China groups in Aventura, Florida, targeting U.S. tech firms due to their military affiliations, particularly those involved in AI surveillance.

Mar 6 • 12:04 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Trump Explained to Fools

The article discusses perspectives on Trump's attacks on Iran, criticizing media portrayals of him as an imperialist.

Mar 6 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Podcast 'In All Calm': 'An intervention in South America is a kind of breaking a taboo' – Claudia Zilla on Trump's neo-imperialism

Claudia Zilla discusses the recent US actions in South America and the implications of Trump's foreign policy in a podcast episode.

Mar 6 • 06:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Can Poland be an empire? Today we are in a deadly trap

The article discusses Poland's historical position regarding imperial aspirations, emphasizing its achievements in creating a unique civilization rather than pursuing imperialism.

Mar 6 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The United States Secretary of Defense says that Latin America is at risk of losing its 'Western and Christian' values due to mass migration

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claims that mass migration is threatening the 'Western and Christian' values of Latin America, urging countries to combat drug cartels.

Mar 5 • 18:51 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

“Does Oil Create Nations?” An International Political Scientist Looks at the Trump Administration and New Imperialism

An analysis of the Trump administration's actions regarding oil interests and imperialism from an international political scientist’s perspective.

Mar 4 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

‘Imperialist undertones’: global south condemns US-Israeli war with Iran

Countries in the Global South have collectively condemned the US-Israeli war against Iran, deeming it illegal and an act of imperialism.

Mar 3 • 13:11 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Left Pro-Ayatollah Unmasked

In Italy, protests against military intervention in Iran are overshadowed by celebrations among Iranians potentially marking the regime's downfall, while leftist groups unite under various causes but struggle to gain significant attention.

Mar 3 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Włodzimierz Czarzasty questioned about the US operation in Iran. He gives examples of Ukraine and Venezuela

Włodzimierz Czarzasty critiques the United States' military actions in Iran, drawing parallels to its involvement in Ukraine and Venezuela.

Mar 2 • 09:57 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Prominent French Politician: Trump Strikes Iran to Strangle China

French leftist leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon criticizes U.S. policies, claiming Trump's actions against Iran aim to sever China's oil supply lines.

Mar 1 • 17:14 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The left supports the ayatollah: "USA-Israel fascist alliance"

Several Italian leftist intellectuals and politicians express strong hostility towards Israel and the United States amidst military operations in Iran.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Athens: March to the American Embassy Against the Intervention in Iran

A protest march to the American embassy in Athens is organized by unions and organizations opposing intervention in Iran.

Mar 1 • 10:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

D. Koutsoumpas on developments in Iran: Greece should exit this war

Dimitris Koutsoumpas, General Secretary of the KKE, condemns the U.S. and Israeli involvement in Iran and calls on Greece to withdraw from any military activities related to the conflict.

Mar 1 • 09:54 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Visit to the Atomic Bunker: Back in the Cold War

A visit to a Prague museum reveals chilling connections to the Cold War amid current geopolitical tensions from Russian imperialism.

Feb 28 • 20:58 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Bravely about imperial abuses as the price of class ascent

Elin Boardy's narrative explores the relationship between Hadrianus and Antinous, presenting Antinous's voice and perspective in a nuanced light.

Feb 28 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

The foreign policy of Donald Trump: resurrecting imperialism

The article discusses Donald Trump's foreign policy, highlighting its aggressive and imperialistic nature, focusing on the appropriation of resources and territories from other countries.

Feb 27 • 21:35 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

North Korea pledges further nuclear build-up

North Korea's Kim Jong-un has declared the country's commitment to further expanding its nuclear arsenal as part of a long-term strategy amid ongoing tensions with the United States.

Feb 26 • 09:33 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

What Ukraine Taught Me

The author reflects on the lessons learned from Ukraine's history and culture, emphasizing the destructive influence of Russian imperialism.

Feb 25 • 15:08 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

German Chancellor: Russia, under its current leadership, is in the deepest state of barbarism.

The German Chancellor stated that the war in Ukraine will end only when Russia no longer sees a reason to continue it, emphasizing the defense of Ukrainian sovereignty as a defense of broader European values.

Feb 23 • 16:07 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

The new issue of the Int. magazine: This Saturday with TA NEA SATURDAY-SUNDAY

The upcoming issue of the Int. magazine, released this Saturday, focuses on 21st-century imperialism and the fragile balances of a rapidly changing world.

Feb 18 • 13:58 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Can you buy a country?

The concept of purchasing a territory, such as Greenland, raises historical and political discussions about the United States' expansionist tactics.

Feb 17 • 13:26 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

We, from the Caucasus and Central Asia, are omitted along with our traumas and our history [INTERVIEW]

Madina Tlostanova, a prominent decolonial feminist thinker, discusses the neglect of historical traumas and narratives from the Caucasus and Central Asia by both the Global North and South.

Feb 15 • 06:15 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Mälksoo: Putin Uses Arguments of Ivan the Terrible in Attacking Ukraine

Estonian law professor Lauri Mälksoo argues that Russia's attack on Ukraine is grounded in centuries-old imperial logic.

Feb 15 • 04:21 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

The 'Empire' Revives and the Global South Resists: Our Awareness of the Issues

The article discusses the resurgence of imperialism through U.S. actions in Venezuela and how the Global South is responding to these challenges.

Feb 12 • 02:31 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Imperialism 5000 Years Ago: Who is the Lord of the Copper Land?

The article discusses an inscription that documents the early Egyptian incursions into Sinai and reveals the motivations behind the first Pharaohs' desire to control the desert peninsula.

Feb 6 • 16:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Opportunity for Europe?

The article discusses the implications of radical shifts in American economic policy, critiquing European leaders' labeling of these changes as neo-imperialism while highlighting their past complicity.

Feb 6 • 10:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Revolutionary Communist Party Teaches at High School

This morning, the Revolutionary Communist Party participated in an assembly at Laura Bassi High School in Bologna, promoting a dialogue on 'U.S. Imperialism and Current Political Situation', amidst controversial protests against the event.

Feb 4 • 18:41 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

"The more you kill and burn down, the more I will like it"

The article discusses the brutalities of the United States' colonial attitude during and after the Spanish-American War, particularly regarding the Philippines, and the implications in the context of Greenland's potential annexation.

Feb 4 • 06:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Return to 'Sphere of Influence' Order due to Trump, Will Sacrifice Weak Nations

The world faces chaos following Donald Trump's resurgence, as geopolitical dynamics revert to a century-old imperialism, raising concerns over the US's increasing dominance in the hemisphere and its potential implications for global stability.

Feb 3 • 21:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

The leader of the French left has shocked. What does Mélenchon want to do with Russia and NATO?

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the leader of the French left party La France insoumise, has proposed that France withdraw from NATO, citing it as a tool of American imperialism that limits French sovereignty, and expresses a desire to restore relations with Russia post-Ukraine war, including energy collaboration.

Feb 3 • 11:40 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Emergency Exit

The article discusses how humanity learned the importance of multilateralism after the devastation of two World Wars, highlighting the failures of a system driven by imperialist rivalries and militaristic strategies that did not ensure security or prosperity.

Feb 3 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The Epstein Files, the Minneapolis Murders, and Imperialist Ambitions Shake Trump's Presidency

The article discusses how the release of Epstein's files, the Minneapolis murders, and imperialist ambitions are challenging Trump's presidency and his claims of transparency and prioritizing America.

Feb 2 • 20:27 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

America is not the USA: two centuries of Yankee imperialism

The article discusses the historical impact of U.S. interventionism in Latin America, tracing the evolution of imperialist policies from the Monroe Doctrine to modern approaches under Donald Trump.

Jan 30 • 11:50 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Fico from the USA / Again cursing the "anti-Slovak opposition". While he is with Trump, Blaha will protest against American imperialism

Robert Fico criticized the 'anti-Slovak opposition and media' in response to their criticism of his trip to the USA, expressing outrage at their rhetoric while defending his diplomatic efforts.

Jan 16 • 16:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

Trump's imperialism drives up arms stocks, European ones perform better than American ones

Despite a boom in artificial intelligence, defense sector stocks have surged due to Trump's announcement of increased military spending and his imperialistic ambitions, with European defense stocks outperforming their American counterparts since the beginning of last year.

Jan 16 • 13:47 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Trump threatens annexations and interventions: "His policy smells of neo-imperialism"

Experts criticize Donald Trump's aggressive foreign policy, likening it to the actions of 19th-century colonial powers, with specific reference to military action in Venezuela and threats to annex Greenland.

Jan 16 • 08:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Everyone is Sad

The article discusses the imperialistic actions of Russia, comparing them to historical events like Putin's invasion of Ukraine and the Arab Spring, highlighting the devastating human cost involved.

Jan 16 • 04:42 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Stephen Miller, spokesman for Donald Trump's neo-imperialist policy

Stephen Miller, a senior advisor to Donald Trump, has become the face of his radical immigration policy, stating that the world is 'governed by force'.

Jan 15 • 05:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Communists, Arci, Power to the People: The Red Square for Maduro says nothing about Khamenei

Various leftist groups are rallying in support of Venezuelan leader Maduro while overlooking Iranian leader Khamenei's actions, demonstrating against US and EU imperialism.

Jan 14 • 19:05 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Graph of the Day: Trump's Imperialism Drives Defense Stocks Upwards, European Outperforming American

Investment in defense companies has experienced a revival following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with stocks soaring after Donald Trump's announcement of significant defense spending increases.

Jan 14 • 15:16 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Walzer: "No to military raids in Iran or US intervention will be seen as an imperialist act"

Philosopher Michael Walzer argues that while it's important to support Iranian protesters against theocratic repression, any military intervention led by Trump would be perceived as an imperialist act.

Jan 14 • 00:00 UTC

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