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18.06.2025, Wednesday
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Abdullah Muradoğlu

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Will Trump stop wars by starting one?

16 June 2025, Monday

Genocidal Israel is dragging the world toward war by attacking Iran as well. You might think that’s an exaggerated, bleak, or overly dramatic statement. But sometimes, our instincts and gut feelings are reflections of the reality we’re sleepwalking into. As with the two world wars, this isn’t a quiet descent into chaos—it’s a full march, with drums and trumpets blaring. American historian Barbara Tuchman titled her early 1980s book The March of Folly: From Troy to Vietnam. The German translation

Will Elon Musk Start a Political Party?

09 June 2025, Monday

Elon Musk, who has clashed with U.S. President Donald Trump, raised a flag of rebellion on his platform, “X.” He posted a poll asking: “Is it time to create a new political party in the U.S. that truly represents the moderate 80%?”A resounding 80.4% of respondents answered “Yes.” Musk’s comment on the poll results was as follows: “The people have spoken. There is a need for a new political party in the U.S. that represents the moderate 80%. And precisely 80% of the people agree. This is destiny.”

Like a Tarantino Movie: Trump and Musk Turn on Each Other

08 June 2025, Sunday

The partnership between the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, and former U.S. President Donald Trump hasn’t just frayed — it’s turned into a full-blown duel. After walking away from what he mockingly dubbed the “Department of Government Efficiency,” Musk launched a fierce critique of Trump’s budget compromise bill, which the former president had proudly branded as a “Big, Beautiful Bill.” Musk, for his part, called it the “Big, Ugly Bill.” The bill narrowly passed the House of Representatives, where

The rift over “Israel” within the American right is widening!

02 June 2025, Monday

In an interview, the United States’ Special Envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, made the following remarks: “The neocon element believes war is the only way to solve problems. The President believes the strength of his personality—his responses in certain situations—can move people to do better things in line with the interests of the U.S. government. I believe that too.” Published on May 11 in Breitbart News, a leading outlet of the pro-Trump right, the interview came in response to heavy

Is the 'Trump Coalition' Cracking?

31 May 2025, Saturday

The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, spent $250 million in the 2024 elections, playing a crucial role in Trump’s victory. In return, Trump created an advisory position for Musk—the "Ministry of Government Efficiency (DOGE)." Musk had argued that cutting "$2 trillion" from the federal budget would eliminate deficits, but this target was later reduced to $1 trillion. According to U.S. media reports, Musk only managed to cut $175 billion in spending, though some commentators claim the real figure was

In Gaza, the "West" is digging its own grave!

28 May 2025, Wednesday

In early May, the UN Human Rights Council published a report titled “Anatomy of a Genocide,” laying out in detail what it described as the ongoing “Israeli genocide” in Gaza. Alex Lo, a columnist for the South China Morning Post, referenced the report in his May 11 op-ed, writing that “the West is digging its own grave in Gaza.” He emphasized that Western leaders had crossed a moral red line by allowing Israel to act on what he called its genocidal impulses. Lo pointed out how Western governments

Who will be Trump’s National Security Adviser?

05 May 2025, Monday

President Donald Trump has removed National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, a frequent target of the “anti-neocon Trumpist” camp. However, Trump softened the blow by nominating Waltz for the position of U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Unlike the NSA post, the UN ambassadorship requires Senate confirmation—a process that is expected to be highly contentious due to Waltz’s alleged involvement in the “Signalgate” scandal. Democratic senators, in particular, are likely to subject him to intense

Power Struggles Inside the Trump Administration

04 May 2025, Sunday

The dismissal of U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz by President Donald Trump is being seen as another chapter in the ongoing ideological power struggle within the Trump administration. Just recently, four senior officials at the Pentagon were also removed from their posts. Two of them were known as “Prioritizers” in foreign policy circles, and had been labeled “isolationists” in pro-Israel media due to their critical stance on Israel. A former Army officer, Waltz was frequently criticized

Trump doesn't understand the Chinese!

29 April 2025, Tuesday

The tug-of-war between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping continues. Muscles and nerves are straining, but Xi shows no signs of letting go. Trump, in his typically abrasive style, claimed that dozens of countries were "beating down the doors" of the White House just to sign trade agreements. Confident that no serious obstacles stand in his way, Trump is playing hardball, expecting foreign leaders to line up and kiss the ring at his White House throne. But when it comes

Still waters run deep in DC

25 April 2025, Friday

While U.S.-Iran negotiations proceed quietly on the surface, Washington is witnessing extraordinary behind-the-scenes maneuvering—like ducks gliding smoothly on water while paddling furiously beneath. This precisely describes the current situation in the capital, where the Israel Lobby, neoconservatives, and hawkish factions are racing against more cautious voices to shape Trump's Iran policy. Netanyahu has been deeply unsettled by Trump's decision to engage Iran diplomatically. Israel isn’t pushing