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The United States has historically supported specific ethnic and cultural groups to project its power abroad.
The American Empire weaponized immigrant populations, using their nationalist identities to destabilize enemy states.
Support for Israel is not solely due to the Jewish Lobby, but aligns with the interests of the imperial consensus.

AMLO condemns US invasion threats on Mexico and emphasizes national sovereignty
AMLO honors the revolutionary legacy of Lázaro Cárdenas and his focus on social justice
AMLO highlights the government's unprecedented social spending to support working-class Mexicans

US foreign policy is often accompanied by manipulation and deceit in the media.
The US empire works to maintain global dominance through alliances and power structures.
Major conflicts often arise from US efforts to control crucial resources and resistances to its power structure.

War creates divergent narratives based on perspectives and political stances.
Media and political statements shape the perception of conflicts and influence public opinion.
Every nation portrays itself as a brand through its actions, where war is an extreme form of brand building.

Journalists should not shy away from interviewing major world leaders like Vladimir Putin
Criticisms of leaders like Putin should be based on factual analysis rather than sensationalism
Questions posed to leaders like Putin should focus on significant issues and challenge their statements

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Empires have shaped our world in many ways, and their impact is still felt today. Political borders and identities often trace back to these historical empires, not just modern nations.
Conflicts often involve identity groups and communities, rather than just nation-states. Understanding these deeper historical relationships is key to addressing the ongoing issues in places like Ukraine and the Middle East.
The idea of the nation-state is complicated and often ineffective. Many conflicts arise when trying to force people into rigid national identities that don’t reflect their actual histories or communities.

Israel defenders endorse asymmetrical response in conflicts with Hamas, potentially leading to total warfare.
Writing about Israel and Palestine is complex and polarizing, with differing perspectives based on political beliefs.
Israel's future actions in Gaza remain uncertain, with questions about the endgame and the impact of internal political dynamics.

If the US goes ahead with a missile defense program ordered by Trump, Russia might expand its nuclear arsenal. This could lead to increased tensions between the two countries.
Trump has temporarily halted US foreign aid, affecting many organizations and causing uncertainty within groups that rely on this funding for their operations.
There is a strong possibility of a trade war between the US and EU, with Trump confirming he plans to impose tariffs on EU goods, which could impact economies on both sides.

The Global Peace Index ranks countries based on their peacefulness using indicators in three domains.
China is ranked lower in the index despite not being involved in wars for 44 years.
The author believes that absence of war is the most valid metric for measuring peacefulness.