The USA on the Path to World Domination and the Elimination of Democracy

By Mojmir Babacek, March 16, 2026

In the so-called democratic world, a hidden struggle for power is growing. The West is thus returning to a feudal order in which the struggle for territory and power was a key element of international politics. However, in this way it is automatically renouncing democracy.

Trump Attacks Iran’s Oil Terminal on Kharg Island. “U.S. Troops to West Asia”? Suicide Mission

By Kurt Nimmo, March 16, 2026

On March 11, Senator Richard Blumenthal, told reporters Trump “seems to be on a path” toward deploying troops to Iran. Initially, the Trump administration considered capturing Kharg Island, where Iran has its primary oil export terminal. The island handles around 90% of Iran’s oil exports.

History of Naval Warfare. From Gallipoli to the Strait of Hormuz: From the Mine and Barrel Duo to the UCAV and Missile Duo 111 Years Apart

By Ret Admiral Cem Gürdeniz, March 16, 2026

Throughout history, it is extremely rare for weak forces to face off against powerful navies in high seas battles and triumph. However, sometimes weak navies were able to defeat strong navies. Weak states tried to stop strong navies by developing different strategies.

Beijing Shows Panama the Cost of Abandoning Neutrality

By Miguel Santos García, March 16, 2026

Following Trump’s victory last year Panama has exited China’s Belt and Road Initiative and already signaled its alignment with US security concerns, yet it has secured no binding commitment that Washington to make up for the loss of investment.

Time to Pull the Plug on Trump and Netanyahu

By Philip Giraldi, March 16, 2026

The extent to which Israeli interests have come to dominate US foreign policy in the Middle East can be measured in terms of its effectiveness if one considers the seven trips to the US made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during President Donald Trump’s first year in office.

Putin Brokering Peace. Measures for Peaceful Settlement of U.S.-Israeli Conflict with Iran?

By Kester Kenn Klomegah, March 16, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin, on March 1, in an official message on the assassination of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Ali Khamenei and members of his family, described United States action as “cynical violation of all norms of human morality and international law” and further indicated “the development of friendly ties between Russia and Iran and to raising them to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership.”

Decoding Trump’s Demand for China to Join His Proposed Hormuz Naval Coalition

By Andrew Korybko, March 16, 2026

Trump called on China and several other countries over the weekend to join his proposed naval coalition for securing freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz amidst the ongoing Third Gulf War.