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BBC - WikiLeaks: The Secret Life of a Superpower (Ep. 1)
Originally aired March 21, 2012 on BBC Two. Richard Bilton uncovers a struggle at the heart of US diplomacy between the ideals of freedom and spreading democracy, and the ruthless demands of American security and narrow self-interest. He examines what the WikiLeaks cables reveal about America's conflicted dealings with Egypt's deposed dictator Hosni Mubarak, and shows how US diplomats in Cairo missed warning signs that revolution in Egypt was coming. And he details the moral tension in US diplomacy brought about by America's controversial War on Terror. Using the cables, Richard uncovers the moral compromises made by America's diplomats over the repatriation of Guantanamo Bay prisoners, and he shows the secret US efforts to block investigations into alleged CIA rendition and abuse.
US Diplomacy Fail -- Palestine's statehood bid at UN
After America's fruitless attempts to get Palestine to change its mind about placing an official bid for statehood at the United Nations, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas goes ahead with Palestine's wishes for recognition at the international body. RT's Anastasia Churkina takes a look at the Obama administration's waning ability to control the Middle East peace process.
BBC - WikiLeaks: The Secret Life of a Superpower (Ep. 2)
Originally aired March 28, 2012 on BBC Two. In the second of two programmes about American diplomacy and the leaked US embassy cables, Richard Bilton examines what the cables reveal about how America handles its enemies and rivals.
PJ Crowley - WikiLeaks, one year later.
Wikileaks recently released 250000 unedited US diplomatic cables, creating yet another internet and diplomaticsensation of enormous consequence to US military members, diplomats, Foreign Service professionals, and the media. Philip J. (PJ) Crowley, will present "Wikileaks: One Year Later," at Penn State Law in Carlisle on October 25. "We can do more to improve transparency so that government is fully accountable to an informed citizenry. But fewer secrets does not mean no secrets. And the wholesale release of 250000 documents, many rightly classified, has done damage to the US national interest," according to Crowley. He added that, "We have to learn and apply the right lessons as we work through the implications of the convergence of policy, information and technology represented by WikiLeaks." Crowley's talk will focus on the national security, diplomatic, and media impacts of WikiLeaks. He is the 2011-2012 General Omar N. Bradley Chair of Strategic Leadership, a joint effort among Penn State, Center for Global Studies, Dickinson College, and the US Army War College to promote the exploration of leadership issues and military-civilian interaction. He teaches at all three institutions. Crowley's research and teaching interests focus on national security policy, public diplomacy, and the impact of the global media environment on conflict, policy, and politics. President Barack Obama nominated, and the United States Senate confirmed, Crowley to be Assistant Secretary of ...
BBC -- Wikileaks The Secret Life Of A Superpower S01E01 (2012)
Richard Bilton uncovers a struggle at the heart of US diplomacy between the ideals of freedom and spreading democracy, and the ruthless demands of American security and narrow self-interest. He examines what the Wikileaks cables reveal about America's conflicted dealings with Egypt's deposed dictator Hosni Mubarak, and shows how US diplomats in Cairo missed warning signs that revolution in Egypt was coming. And he details the moral tension in US diplomacy brought about by America's controversial War on Terror. Using the cables, Richard uncovers the moral compromises made by America's diplomats over the repatriation of Guantanamo Bay prisoners, and he shows the secret US efforts to block investigations into alleged CIA rendition and abuse. Episode 2 S01E02 Ps.: The second episode was blocked by YTB twice and my account was penalized. I had another video that was also blocked. Watch the episode 2 in the link bellow powervideotube.com or in my site: knox.net.br YT penalized my account again. All videos and documentaries will be on my documentary collection site: knox.net.br
Afghanistan's president awaits new US diplomacy - Feb 14 09
Hamid Karzai, the Afghan president, has told Al Jazeera he's been waiting for a month to hear from the new US administration of President Barack Obama. Karzai said the two countries were engaged in a "gentle wrestling match", as Obama's White House pledged to fight on in Afghanistan with or without Karzai's help. The Afghan president is due to meet Richard Holbrooke, the US envoy, on Saturday. Hamish MacDonald reports from Kabul.
India's Growing Global Influence Raises Stakes for US Diplomacy
Read the Transcript: to.pbs.org The president backed India's bid to have a permanent seat on the UN Security Council during his first stop on a 10-day trip to Asia. Deepa Ollapally, of George Washington University, and Charles Kupchan from the Council on Foreign Relations discuss whether that is a realistic goal.
'Diplomatic 9/11': WikiLeaks presents 'Cablegate'
The inner workings of US diplomacy are being put on display for the world to see, thanks to whistleblower website, Wikileaks. Thousands of communiques reveal often damning opinions on host countries, including close allies. Among them, seemingly illegal plans to spy on top UN figures, and the suggestion the State Department knew Georgia was planning an attack on South Ossetia before it happened. RT on Facebook: www.facebook.com RT on Twitter: twitter.com
Ballistic Peace: Diplomacy of Defence
Long-running negotiations between Russia and USA about NATO's European missile defence shield are currently deadlocked. Both countries want to protect their people by operating early warning radar stations, but have been unable to find a way to cooperate on the issue. NATO's top brass decided to deploy a missile defence system aimed at protecting Europe, but their plan to place it in former Warsaw Pact countries right on Russia's border raised the alarm in Moscow, leading it to consider countermeasures. So the reset in US-Russia relations announced by Washington and supported by Moscow is in now jeopardy. Find out more about this critical issue on RT. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
'Obama diplomacy looking for excuse to attack Iran legally'
Iran is warning that any talks on its nuclear programme will fail if the West continues to hit it with sanctions. International leaders have agreed to restart the international negotiations, which have stalled for over a year. As well as the talks, Tehran's agreeing to let UN inspectors inside a military facility that's suspected of atomic weapons work, in efforts to prove its nuclear programme is peaceful. US President Barack Obama says he hopes the new talks will help silence Washington's hawkish voices. But there are worrying reports from an ex-Israeli intelligence officer, that Tel Aviv won't rely on diplomacy for much longer. Global affairs researcher Benjamin Schett believes the US could also be waiting for an excuse to attack. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
US Diplomats Attacked in Zimbabwe
PlusU.S. Diplomats Attacked in ZimbabweU.S. Diplomats Attacked in ZimbabweThe Associated PressThe US Embassy says a throng of so-called war veterans, a group of fiercely loyal and often violent supporters of President Robert Mugabe, attacked a convoy carrying American and British diplomats Thursday. (June 5)The US Embassy in Zimbabwe says a group of so-called war veterans has attacked a convoy of vehicles carrying American and British diplomats.The assault was followed by a standoff of several hours before the diplomats were able to drive on.SOT Sean McCormack, State DepartmentIt is outrageous. It is unacceptable. And while this immediate incident has been resolved, it will not be forgotten."Zimbabwe is in the middle political upheaval as the country heads toward a presidential runoff election.As that nears opposition leaders say they have been subjected to increasing violence and are accusing the government of intimidation.Officials in Zimbabwe say in this case the diplomats were simply stopped by police and asked to get out of their vehicles.SOT Bright Matonga, Zimbabwean Deputy Information MinisterThey weren't beaten up. We don't beat up diplomats.However he says the diplomats were attending an opposition rally and wants to know why they were there to begin with.SOT Bright Matonga, Zimbabwean Deputy Information MinisterWhat I can say to you is that they went to a address a rally, what is a diplomat doing addressing a rally? What are they doing there. They went to ...
War Addicts: Iran next on US attack list?
Barack Obama's push for diplomacy with Iran over its nuclear programme has failed to quell talk of a pending military confrontation. Statements from America's top defence officials suggest a strike is in the planning stages - and could use a type of bomb never seen before. And as RT's Anastasia Churkina reports, it looks as if history may be repeating itself. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
Iran Failure: 'Obama's diplomacy eaten by elections & Israel'
Early into his presidency, Barack Obama reached out to Iran, offering America's hand of friendship. Now the two countries are closer to war than ever and Obama's quick-result oriented policy is to blame, public policy scholar Trita Parsi tells RT in an interview. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
Build up to WW3 - ISRAEL Driving US to WAR with IRAN (NWO, ILLUMINATI, ZION AGENDA)
Build up to WW3 - ISRAEL Driving US to WAR with IRAN (NWO, ILLUMINATI, ZION AGENDA) Israel will decide for itself whether to strike Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Barack Obama. The US President is stressing the need to find a diplomatic resolution to the issue of Iran's nuclear program. The two leaders met Monday in the White House ahead of Netanyahu's speech later today before the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). Israel fears Iran is seeking to develop an atomic bomb, although Tehran insists its nuclear plans are strictly civilian. "Israel must reserve the right to defend itself and after all, that's the very purpose of the Jewish state, to restore to the Jewish people control of our destiny," Netanyahu told Obama while the two leaders were seated in the Oval Office. Netanyahu pushed back against the Obama administration's repeated attempts to dissuade Israel from attacking Iran. "My supreme responsibility as Prime Minister of Israel is to ensure that Israel remains the master of its fate," he told Obama. On Sunday, Obama told the AIPAC conference in Washington that the US "will not hesitate" to use force to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. "I have a policy to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon," he said. "And as I've made clear time and again during the course of my presidency, I will not hesitate to use force when it is necessary to defend the United States and its interests." However, the US President stressed ...
euronews interview - Diplomats in the danger zone
www.euronews.net Following the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq can France play a greater role as Iraq struggles to emerge from invasion, occupation and civil war? Iraq is a country, which is under going massive reconstruction and a place where security is a major concern. How does a diplomat operate in such a difficult situation?. Denys Gauer, the French ambassador to Iraq, spoke to euronews reporter Aissa Boukanoun. Aissa Boukanoun, euronews: "How do you define the role of an ambassador in a hostile environment?" Denys Gauer:
US & Britain Warns ISRAEL not to ATTACK IRAN Nuclear Facilities. IS ISRAEL UNSTOPPABLE?
The US and Britain are urging Israel not to attack Iran's nuclear sites. The countries' top officials believe a strike would be 'unwise' and it will not halt the Iranian nuclear program. US military officials are not fully convinced that Iran is gearing towards creating nuclear weapons, the Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, explained in an interview to CNN. "On that basis, it would be premature to exclusively decide that the time for a military option was upon us," he said. According to Dempsey, US authorities believe an Israeli strike on Iran would not halt the Iranian nuclear program but will only delay it temporarily. He estimates the delay would last "probably a couple of years, but some of the targets are probably beyond their [Israelis'] reach." Martin Dempsey added that Israelis themselves are well aware a strike now could not be efficient. "I'm confident that they understand our concerns, that a strike at this time would be destabilizing and wouldn't achieve their long-term objectives," he said. Dempsey suggested the West had to be better-prepared for a possible military confrontation with Iran. "I mean, fundamentally, we have to be prepared," he said. "And that includes, for the most part, at this point, being prepared defensively." Analysts, who talked to RT, said Martin Dempsey was right saying that Israeli military action against Iran is unlikely to affect the country's atomic program in the long term. "If Israel attacks Iran it ...
Foreign Affairs LIVE: Time to Attack Iran? A Debate
Managing Editor Jonathan Tepperman moderated a debate between two recent authors, Colin Kahl and Matthew Kroenig. As the Iranian nuclear program progresses, the options for US foreign policy include diplomacy, acquiescing to a nuclear-armed Iran, and military action. Is a strike the least bad option, if sanctions, engagement, and diplomacy have proved ineffectual? Would a strike indicate an offensive campaign by the United States and escalate quickly and unnecessarily? Watch the expert panelists discuss the assumptions involved in decisionmaking--whether Iran is a rational state, what the real timing is for nuclear processes, and how the region will react. Read the speakers' articles and more at www.ForeignAffairs.com
The Real McCain: 'Call to strike Syria ASAP exposes neo-con mindset'
Who needs diplomacy, or international law? Not former presidential candidate (R-AZ) John McCain, who became the first senator to publicly call for a US-led military strike on Syria in order to halt the nearly year-long conflict there. Taking the Senate floor, McCain said there will be no UN mandate for the air strikes he deems the only way to stop the violence -- but that a mandate isn't necessary. Jacob Hornberger, founder and president of the Future of Freedom Foundation talks to RT. He claims McCain's idea is a typical neo-con conservative mindset of foreign intervention which implies a regime-change operation aimed at ousting one dictator in order to install another, US-approved dictator. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
Let's Play Birthright - The Gorgon's Alliance 03: Cut-Throat Diplomacy and Scheming
As we claim our first additional territory in the game, we look to expand our magical strength against Illien. We also see how much our neighbor we took territory off... dislikes us. We also see the first steps to the Gorgon's plan start to unfold before us.
Inside Story Americas - US double standards in Bahrain
Is the US guilty of the same behaviour it accuses Russia and China of, in protecting its interests in region? Guests: Michael Singh, Brian Dooley, Jean Francois Seznec.
Inside Story - WikiLeaks and its impact on diplomacy
As the US braces itself for another wiki-leak, what will come with the release of millions more classified US documents? Will international relationships suffer?
Dr. Asarulislam's New Year Lecture on Pakistan & US relations
On New Year's Eve, 2012, Amir, Jannat Pakistan Party , Asarulislam Syed MD, addresses current issues of broken Pakistan US relations and the perils of backdoor diplomacy. JANNAT PAKISTAN PARTY was founded on March 23, 2011. "Our Mission is QURANOCRACY. Our Mission is The Great Revolution, Our Mission is a NEW ISLAMIC PAKISTAN "For those who believe in the cause of Allah , that all human beings, Muslims, Christians, Hindus are equal, Quran promises to be their guide for world domination." ""We have pledged to uphold the cause of Allah: to establish a government based on His Law whereby food, wealth and comforts of life shall be equally made available to everybody. There is no way we shall not triumph. Remember: Allah will bless you for trusting yourself. (Such self confidence and trust is called Eimaan)" ---Asarulislam Syed MD, Amir e Jamaat, Jannat Pakistan General Secretary Awais Khan Durrani, 051-221-2739 or 0343 536-9064 Vice President Muhammad Ayaz Khan Yousafzai, Rawalpindi Who is our Amir e Jamaat? WWW.QUAIDEAZAM.COM Asarulislam Syed, MD, Neurologist and Psychiatrist, lives in California, USA. Besides enjoying a deep interest in cognitive sciences and human behavior, he has held a lifelong interest in The Quran, and has devoted himself, pondering over The Final Message. Asarulislam is an Abdalian, a Kemcolian, and a Jayhawk. A non-conformist Muslim , he has no religious sectarian affiliation or denomination. He delivers the rational message of The Quran from ...
Iranian Crisis: Is War Inevitable?
As the US and Israel reach a dangerous turning point in their relations with Iran, a panel of distinguished analysts will focus on these issues: 1. Can Iran be stopped in its drive to produce nuclear weapons? • If Iran succeeds, what will be the consequences for regional stability? 2. In what ways do domestic politics and regional dynamics drive the principal actors—the US, Iran, and Israel—in their choice of war or diplomacy? 3. How has the Arab Spring changed the dynamics of regional politics and the outlook for proliferation? • How will the American Presidential elections affect the crisis? Avner Cohen, is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Non-Proliferation Studies at the Monterey Institute of International Studies and a Professor in the Graduate School of International Policy and Management. He is widely known for his path-breaking history of the Israeli nuclear program, is an internationally recognized author and expert on nonproliferation issues, focusing on the Middle East. His most recent publication is The Worst-Kept Secret: Israel's Bargain with the Bomb. Karim Sadjadpour is an associate at the Carnegie Endowment. He joined Carnegie after four years as the chief Iran analyst at the International Crisis Group based in Washington and Tehran, where he conducted dozens of interviews with senior Iranian officials, and hundreds with Iranian intellectuals, clerics, dissidents, paramilitaries, businessmen, students, activists, and youth, among others. He is a regular ...
➜ Mass Effect - Walkthrough - Part 27: Asari Diplomacy [Insanity]
➜ Mass Effect Walkthrough - Part 27: Asari Diplomacy [Insanity] A side quest that you can get from a Citadel Asari Diplomat where she asks you to "save" her sister. Nevermind her sister is a slaver! =-=-=-=-= Director =-=-=-=-= Costin: goo.gl Facebook: goo.gl Twitter: goo.gl =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= ► Mass Effect ▼ Developer ➜ Bioware Publisher ➜ Microsoft/EA Genre ➜ Roleplaying Game ( RPG ) Release Date ➜ November 16, 2007 Platforms ➜ Xbox 360, Microsoft Windows, Onlive ------------------------------------------------------------- Use the Shoutbox, Luke! ➜ tgn.tv Click "Like" and "Favorite" if you like this video. Helps us make more! Tell us what you think in the comments below. Join TGN LET'S PLAY ➜ http ------------------------------------------------------------ What is WAY➚? tgn.tv How do I get more views on YouTube? tgn.tv ▲ TGN grew from 0-10 million in 5 months and shares how in this handbook! TGN servers live on the OneWire Cloud ➜ tgn.tv TGN ➜ tgn.tv Google+ ➜ http ➜ tgn.tv Twitter ➜ tgn.tv Google Groups ➜ tgn.tv Tumblr ➜ tgn.tv YouTube ➜ tgn.tv WAY➚ (We Are YouTube) ➜ tgn.tv
Peace Groups Call For US Withdrawal After Army Sergeant Kills 16 Civilians in Afghanistan
democracynow.org - We go to Kabul to speak with an Afghan peace activist about the shooting spree by an US Army sergeant in Afghanistan, which killed 16 Afghan civilians, nine of them children. Calls for a more rapid withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan have escalated after the US soldier reportedly walked more than a mile from his base, breaking in to three separate houses to attack families as they slept. Villagers say he then gathered 11 bodies and set them on fire, including the bodies of four girls younger than six. The attack comes as the United States and Afghanistan are negotiating the Strategic Partnership Agreement, the framework for US involvement in Afghanistan after foreign combat troops leave at the end of 2014. "We feel that surely governments need to resolve this conflict through diplomacy and move away from the failed military strategy that has resulted in all that we are witnessing today," says the Kabul-based peace activist who goes by the name "Hakim." He is the coordinator for Afghan Youth Peace Volunteers. Towatch the complete daily, independent news hour, read the transcript, download the podcast, and for Democracy Now! interviews about the war in Afghanistan, please visit www.democracynow.org FOLLOW DEMOCRACY NOW! ONLINE: Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: @democracynow Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com Listen on SoundCloud: www.soundcloud.com Daily Email News Digest: www.democracynow.org Please consider supporting independent media by making ...
Rand Paul Blocks Iran Sanctions
Senator Harry Reid tried to pass a new round of Iranian sanctions through the Senate without allowing any debate or amendments, but the vote failed because of a block by Senator Rand Paul. Paul aimed to add an amendment that would make sure the use of any military force would have to get Congressional approval. There are more than 80 retired military officers that have written a letter to Congress urging the body not to go along with Paul Ryan's plan and cut 6 billion dollars from development and diplomacy, while simultaneously beefing up defense. But why are these voices, those asking for diplomacy, the minority? Scott Horton with Harper's Magazine weighs in. Twitter: twitter.com www.facebook.com
Will Israel's fear of Iran lead to a war?
The tensions between the Iran and the West seem to be getting tighter. On Wednesday Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan, a key Iranian nuclear scientist, was killed. President Obama recently sent thousands of US troops to Israel. Many believe sanctions without diplomacy will only lead to a war. Although US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, has publicly admitted that Iran us not trying to develop a nuclear weapon, the tough sanctions continue. Gayane Chichakyan reports
Build up to WW3 - Philippines & US stage War Games in face of CHINA warning
Build up to WW3 - Philippines & US stage War Games in face of CHINA warning US and Philippine commandos waded ashore on Wednesday in a mock assault to retake a small island in energy-rich waters disputed with China, part of a drill involving thousands of troops Beijing had said would raise the risk of armed conflict. The exercises, part of annual US-Philippine war games on the southwestern island of Palawan, coincide with another standoff between Chinese and Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal in a different part of the South China Sea. China has territorial disputes with the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Malaysia and Taiwan across the South China Sea, each searching for gas and oil while building up their navies and military alliances. China said last week the drill would raise the risk of confrontation. On Wednesday, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai said China was committed to dialogue and diplomacy to resolve the dispute. "We are certainly worried about the South China Sea issue," Cui told a news briefing in Beijing, saying "some people tried to mix two unrelated things, territorial sovereignty and freedom of navigation". The comments come before high-level talks with the Obama administration. China, which claims the South China Sea based on historical records, has sought to resolve disputes bilaterally but its neighbors worry over what some see as growing Chinese assertiveness in its claims in the region. "Location (of the drill) is irrelevant," Ensign ...
Victoria II: A House Divided - Video Dev Diary 2 - Diplomacy
Buy the game: www.victoria2.com Facebook: www.facebook.com Web page: www.victoria2.com Twitter twitter.com Forum: forum.paradoxplaza.com The first expansion to Victoria II focuses on American Civil War era and enhances the political and economical aspects of the game. Carefully guide your nation from the era of absolute monarchies in the early 19th century, through expansion and colonization, to finally become a truly great power by the dawn of the 20th century. Features •New starting point in 1861, allowing players to experience the US Civil War from the start •Manufacture reasons to go to war with other countries, all in the name of the great game of power •Civilize your country with various new reform paths to ultimately become equal with the western nations •Invest in building infrastructure and factories in other countries to strengthen their ties to you •Deeper political system with new national focus options and new types of reforms •A new system of popular movements that can be appeased or suppressed, but if ignored, will become the revolutionaries of tomorrow •Improved interface, with more information easily available and improving gameplay
US Foreign Service Q&A: Full Video
Harry Kopp is the author of Career Diplomacy: Life and Work in the US Foreign Service, an insider's guide that examines the foreign service as an institution, a profession, and a career. The interview looks at the functions, changes, challenges, expansion, and future of the foreign service.
➜ Mass Effect 3 - Walkthrough - Part 23: Krogan Diplomacy [Insanity] /w Costin
"See the full Mass Effect 3 show here ➜ goo.gl ➜ Mass Effect 3: Walkthrough - Part 23 In this episode of Mass Effect 3, You ever heard of a Krogan diplomat? Well I haven't, because they don't exist. Graphics mod from: social.bioware.com ► Mass Effect 3 ▼ This is the epic conclusion to the final chapter of the Mass Effect Series. The story begins on Earth, with Commander Shepard on trial for the consequences of his actions in the Mass Effect 2 DLC pack called Arrival. During the trial, Earth is attacked by Reapers. Faced with insurmountable odds, Shepard is forced to flee the planet in order to gather support from alien civilizations and mount a counter-attack while also having to deal with Cerberus, who have decided to turn against him/her. All the decisions and choices made in the first two games will have a large impact on the shape of the game's storyline. Developer ➜ Bioware Publisher ➜ Electronic Arts Genre ➜ Action Role-Playing Release Date ➜ March 6, 2012 Platforms ➜ Xbox 360, PS3, Microsoft Windows ------------------------------------------------------------- Use the Shoutbox, Luke! ➜ tgn.tv Click """"""""Like"""""""" and """"""""Favorite"""""""" if you like this video. Helps us make more! Tell us what you think in the comments below. Join TGN Let's Play! ➜ http ------------------------------------------------------------ What is WAY➚? tgn.tv How do I get more views on YouTube? tgn.tv ▲ TGN grew from 0-10 million in 5 months and shares how in this ...
Clinton visit melts the diplomatic ice with Myanmar
www.euronews.net US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has become the most senior American official to visit Myanmar in over half a century. Her aim is to assess the reclusive state's commitment to democratic reform. The White House warns that sanctions will continue if Myanmar fails to maintain progress on political and economic change. The country formerly known as Burma was ruled by a military junta for nearly five decades until last year.
Stephen Leeb says US like a "Frog Being Boiled in Hot Water" (Part 2)
Dr. Stephen Leeb, investment advisor and author of The Oil Factor and Red Alert, says a resource war is going on and the US is losing out to China. While US fights wars China to secure oil, China buys up resources with contracts. Leeb says US checkbook pretty thin for this kind of diplomacy and a like a frog being boiled in water doesn't know what's going on. Meanwhile, as the Federal Reserve meets this week, Leeb says more money printing means gold could accelerate from here.
Polls Prove America is Progressive
Cenk Uygur breaks down a few recent polls that prove a majority of Americans are progressive. Tell us in the comment section below if you're Progressive or Conservative. Subscribe to The Young Turks: bit.ly Find out how to watch The Young Turks on Current by clicking here: www.current.com The Largest Online New Show in the World. Google+: www.gplus.to Facebook: www.facebook.com Twitter: twitter.com
Benjamin Netanyhu tells Congress Israel doesn't need US Troops
politicaltruth.readersandwritersparadise.com Even in the midst of constant war-mongering that we need to go into Iran to protect Israel for a nuclear attack, the Prime Minister of Israel has a different view on things. A view no one seems to be paying attention to. In front of Congress in May, 2011, Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyhu said, "We don't need your troops, we have our own troops." This is a common theme among people actually in Israeli politics, the former head of the Mossad Meir Dagan saying it would be "a stupid idea" to attack Iran. Even among those who do favor going into Iran, it is almost universally agreed that they can do it themselves, and they don't need help from the United States to do it, as is shown in this video. Why don't we listen to what is really going on, and let Israel defend itself (which it is quite capable of doing) instead of spending yet more money in endless and bankrupting wars that serve no positive purpose whatsoever.
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Visit of US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton 11/16/2011
Malacanan Palace 16 November 2011 US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton expressed her "personal pleasure to be back in Manila" and extended her appreciation to President Benigno S. Aquino III for the warm welcome and the conferment of the Order of Lakandula with the Rank of Bayani (Grand Cross) to her in a visit to Malacanan Palace. Secretary Clinton is in the country from 15-16 November 2011 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the US--Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) wherein she participated in the signing of The Manila Declaration with Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario on board the USS Fitzgerald in Manila Bay. In simple ceremonies after their meeting, President Aquino conferred the Order of Lakandula to Secretary Clinton for "deepening and broadening engagement" between the two countries which is further strengthened with the signing of The Manila Declaration and the Partnership for Growth (PFG) to formally launch its implementation phase in the country. According to DFA Secretary del Rosario, the PFG will boost the administration's drive to create equal opportunities for all Filipinos in order to achieve economic growth. During the joint press conference, Secretary Clinton said that her visit is part of a "reinvigorated diplomacy" as the United States looks to the Philippines as a trusted ally. She added that for sixty years, the alliance has kept both nations secure and strengthened democracy not only between the two countries but in the ...
Dispatch: US-German Diplomacy in Light of WikiLeaks
Analyst Marko Papic puts US State Department cables released by WikiLeaks in the broader context of STRATFOR's analysis on the US-German relationship.
'Israel a bully on verge of global isolation'
'Israel should put an end to pointedly hawkish political discourse towards Iran because a preemptive assault might cost it a loss of global legitimacy,' - warns Elan Baruch, a former Israeli ambassador to South Africa. RT talked to Mr. Baruch to discuss the position his country occupies on today's worldwide political stage. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
Iran agrees to nuclear talks
The drums of war have been beating louder and louder. From the beginning of nuclear predicament Iran has claimed their nuclear program is strictly for energy purposes. In an effort to avoid a possible war Iran has agreed to take part in nuclear talks. This comes after tough sanctions imposed on Iran by the US and the West. Earlier in week during the AIPAC conference, President Obama said to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that diplomacy efforts should be given more time, and they have apparently worked. Reza Marashi, research director of the National Iranian American Council, joins us to see if these talks will avoid a potential war. Like us and/or follow us: twitter.com www.facebook.com
Rig Rundown - Steely Dan's Jon Herington
www.premierguitar.com PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location in Milwaukee, WI, where he catches up with Steely Dan guitarist Jon Herington, who shows us through his current arsenal of touring equipment including the guitars, amplifiers, and effects he played through the Shuffle Diplomacy US tour in 2011. For more Rig Rundowns or to watch one of Premier Guitar's 1500 other videos online, be sure to visit http
'UN now a war-making organization'
Iran is at the top of the agenda at the UN Security Council meeting underway in New York right now. Strong statements have been made by the US, accusing Iran of supplying weapons to Syria. But Russia has criticized the US sanctions, calling them unilateral. For more on this, RT talks to American lawyer and professor of international law at the Geneva School of Diplomacy, Dr. Alfred de Zayas, from Geneva. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
The Next Decade: US Disengagement With Israel?
STRATFOR founder Dr. George Friedman explains why he believes the United States and Israel will drift apart in the coming years, a subject in his new book, "The Next Decade."
Motherland
An honest and intimate look at the complexities of grief and healing, Motherland is about resilience, triumph of the human spirit and the power of unconditional love. It also reminds us of the vastly different ways in which disparate cultures confront personal loss. Each year over eight million families around the world suffer the loss of a child. In Jennifer Steinman's moving and inspiring documentary film, a 17-day trip to South Africa transforms the lives of six grieving mothers from across the US. Unexpectedly and eight thousand miles from home, each finds comfort and healing in a landscape that appears, at first, to offer little more than melancholy. Prior to their journey, the six women have each suffered the death of a child, but otherwise have little in common. And although the anticipation of a long, emotional journey with a group of strangers evokes anxiety, the women all share a desire to make sense of their tragedies and to move forward with their lives.... MPAA Rating: NOTRATED
Operation Desert Storm: The First Gulf War 1
On the morning of August 2, 1990 the mechanized infantry, armor, and tank units of the Iraqi Republican Guard invaded Kuwait and seized control of that country. The invasion triggered a United States response, Operation DESERT SHIELD, to deter any invasion of Kuwait's oil rich neighbor, Saudi Arabia. On August 7, deployment of US forces began. United Nations Security Council Resolutions 660 and 662 condemned Iraq's invasion and annexation and called for the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of Iraqi forces. On August 20 President Bush signed National Security Directive 45, "US Policy in Response to the Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait," outlining US objectives - which included the "immediate, complete, and unconditional withdrawal of all Iraqi forces from Kuwait," and the "restoration of Kuwait's legitimate government to replace the puppet regime installed by Iraq."1 A UN ultimatum, Security Council Resolution 678, followed on November 29, 1990. It stipulated that if Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein did not remove his troops from Kuwait by January 15, 1991 a US-led coalition was authorized to drive them out. Early in the morning of January 17, Baghdad time, the US-led coalition launched air attacks against Iraqi targets. On February 24, coalition ground forces begin their attack. On February 27, Kuwait City was declared liberated, and with allied forces having driven well into Iraq, President Bush and his advisers decided to halt the war. A cease-fire took effect at 8:00 the ...
'Ground invasion of Iran would make Iraq look pretty'
Russia has issued a clear warning to Israel over a possible attack on Iran. The Foreign Minister was responding to the Israeli president's suggestion that a military strike on Iran is more likely than diplomacy. Sergey Lavrov said any such attack would be a serious mistake with unpredictable consequences. The UN nuclear watchdog is about to report on Iran's nuclear activities where it's thought it will reveal computer models of an atomic warhead and other weapons-related work. Israel's main ally, the US, says it will focus on diplomacy but is ready to keep all options open. Political analyst Ivan Eland says Washington is unlikely to support Israel's push for an attack. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
Diplomatic Kicking: West breaks up with Iran
Britain has ordered the closure of the Iranian embassy in London and the expulsion of its staff, after the UK decided to evacuate its own diplomats from the Islamic state's capital. Norway has also closed its embassy in Tehran, with Germany and France recalling their ambassadors from the country. The moves come after militant students stormed the UK compound in Tehran. Hundreds of hard-line protesters massed outside the buildings before pelting the gates and windows with petrol bombs, burning British flags and an embassy vehicle. The attack came after Iran decided to reduce diplomatic relations with the UK following its decision to impose further sanctions on Tehran. To get some analysis and opinion on the situation RT's joined by Middle East expert and journalist Sukant Chandan. RT on Twitter twitter.com RT on Facebook www.facebook.com
War of Sudans: War of Super Powers? - Africa Today-04-24-2012
A seismic diplomatic row is rumbling at United Nations headquarters in New York over the circulation of a damning report by former UN experts pointing to the supply of Chinese-made ammunition to the Sudan government for use against civilians in Darfur. The row exposes fresh divisions on Sudan at the UN Security Council and disarray in Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's office. It may also unpick Beijing's careful diplomacy as it seeks to realign its relations between Sudan and South Sudan. At the same time the US's plan to station 1000's of soldiers in the South, which is already creating tensions, has not been published or looked into by the UN. Watch this video on our Website: www.presstv.ir Follow our Facebook on: www.facebook.com Follow our Twitter on: twitter.com
"I'M WITH RON PAUL" by MC Rebel 1
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