Modern imperialism, as distinct from direct rule colonialism, is defined by the export of monopoly capital from global north to global south, and repatriation of profits from south to north. This later form of exploitation came to prominence in the … Read More »
One nation is circling the planet with hundreds of military bases, continually working to destroy any nation who disobeys it, and has spent the 21st century killing people by the millions. It isn’t Russia. It isn’t China. You have to … Read More »
In a recent post – Who am I? (And why write?) – I put out as incontrovertible facts that: The single most salient aspect of Planet Guardian is that empire is invisible to its columnists and core readership alike. On … Read More »
As threatened sixteen days ago, I’ve resumed meditation – as a daily practice – after a gap of close to two decades. I sit for an hour each morning, very early, and let my thoughts – all with a greater … Read More »
I have lost patience with people who acknowledge the existence of western lies and propaganda about Syria, yet still maintain that Assad is an evil dictator who needs to be deposed … … The correct position between “kill all Jews” … Read More »
Rye, East Sussex, looking down the hill and northward from St Mary’s Church . On this site you don’t just get unerring political analysis leavened with travelogue and stunning nature shots. Oh no. You also get literary debate. To my … Read More »
Of all the quotes gracing my masthead over the years, usually from the most astute of political minds, past and present, one of my favourites is not by a political analyst but a comedian. We’re all a bit of a … Read More »
This MIntPress News appeal for funding landed in my mailbox this morning. I’m posting because of its pithy assessment of the state we’re in: Dear friend, In the era of a declining US empire, censorship has become the last resort … Read More »
Something for the weekend? As another one commences, you’ll be wanting to uplift, inform and sharpen a mind dulled by the urgent banalities of the corporate world. Try this interview with economist and geopolitical analyst Michael Hudson, whom I regard … Read More »
I recently had an email from a reader wanting to know how I could possibly see any good in George Monbiot. My attitude to this columnist is overall negative – see my post, what’s the point of George Monbiot? – … Read More »
