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Academic alliances: How western research fuels China’s surveillance state

December 11, 2025 -

A landmark study has exposed how some of the most prestigious universities in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, funded by taxpayer dollars, have for years collaborated with Chinese artificial intelligence laboratories that are core components of Beijing’s domestic surveillance apparatus and its campaign of repression in Xinjiang. The report, released this week by risk firm Strategy Risks and the Human Rights Foundation, details a systemic ...

Putin to showcase Russia’s global alliances at BRICS summit

October 25, 2024 - alliances. Putin aims to use the event not only to rally support for his war in Ukraine but also to push for a new world order less reliant on Western institutions, highlighting Russia's role as a key player in a multipolar global system.

Russia's ongoing conflict in Ukraine, now in its third year, has resulted in heavy casualties and severe economic sanctions. Yet, Putin continues to engage with major world powers. His meeting with Xi Jinping will be especially ...

How societal resilience and strategic alliances can ensure your survival

June 23, 2025 - alliances with trustworthy neighbors. (h/t to Survivopedia.com)

The myth of "Every man for himself"

Popular media often paints a grim picture of post-disaster life, such as lone survivors fending off desperate looters and being isolated and distrustful. But real-world disasters, from hurricanes to economic collapses, show that cooperation is often the best survival strategy.

In prolonged crises, warlords or opportunistic gangs may seize control in some ...

Musk endorses U.S. withdrawal from UN and NATO: A shift in international alliances

March 06, 2025 - alliances.

The roots of this skepticism date back to President Donald Trump's 2016 campaign, when he described the UN as "weak and incompetent" and criticized NATO for being "obsolete." Trump's criticisms have been rooted in the belief that the U.S. shoulders an unfair financial burden for these organizations. For example, the U.S. provides approximately 67 percent of NATO's military expenses, despite spending only 3.5 percent of its GDP on defense.

In February, ...

China accuses Philippines of provoking tensions in South China Sea amid rising military alliances

November 09, 2025 - alliances with Western powers—a shift from his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte’s more conciliatory approach toward Beijing.

According to BrightU.AI's Enoch, Duterte maintained a notably accommodating and pro-China stance during his presidency, seeking closer ties with Beijing while attempting to reduce U.S. military influence in the Philippines.

As China doubles down on its maritime claims, the Philippines' growing military partnerships signal a hardening stance ...

South Africa calls on BRICS to resolve global conflicts, exposing failures of Western alliances

July 08, 2025 -

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BRICS as the new peace brokers

While NATO and the UN continue to fuel proxy wars and fail at conflict resolution, BRICS is stepping into the void with a diplomatic offensive rooted in sovereignty and multilateralism. Ramaphosa explicitly condemned the "heavy human toll" of conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Africa, framing BRICS as the guardian of "peaceful coexistence." This rhetoric starkly contrasts with U.S.-led wars that have destabilized ...

U.S. caught off guard by how quickly Russia is strengthening alliances with America’s adversaries

June 24, 2024 -

This is according to a report by the Wall Street Journal asserting the U.S. did not anticipate the recently strengthened partnerships between Russia and American adversaries such as North Korea, Iran and China.

U.S. intelligence analysts are reportedly surprised by how quickly and strongly the countries have expanded security ties, seemingly overlooking past disagreements to join forces in their resistance to American dominance on the global stage.

Wednesday’s historic ...

Forging neighborhood relationships and alliances may be the only way to survive when SHTF

July 25, 2017 -

But the reality is, those men and women are so few and far between, they barely register as a percentage of the population.

Then again, movies features average Joes and Janes who muddle their way through life as little more than cannon fodder when stuff hits the fan wouldn’t do too well at the box office. And yet, that is a more accurate depiction of the general public.

Because they have become more attuned to the world around them, with its political unrest and ...

A strategic retreat: U.S. weighs full Syria exit as alliances shift and prisoners are moved

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The crumbling partnership

For years, the presence of roughly 900 American soldiers in eastern Syria was justified by a single, clear mission: supporting the Kurdish-led SDF in the final defeat of the Islamic State. This alliance was always a geopolitical tightrope walk. While Washington viewed the SDF as the most effective ground force against ISIS, NATO ally Turkey considered the group a terrorist-linked threat due to its connections to ...

Deep state using alliances with big tech companies to push more people to believe in false narratives

January 17, 2023 -

But fast-forward a couple of hundred years, and today's federal government has become every bit the tyrannical leviathan that our founders feared, thanks in large part to a combination of voter apathy and self-appropriation of power.

How else, then, could government engage in what amounts to daily psychological warfare against the American people and get away with it, were it not for "alliances" with certain corporate and government entities?

Thanks to ...

Shifting sands: New Middle East alliances challenge U.S. dominance as India and UAE forge economic, nuclear and defense pact

2 months ago - alliances, show that nations are not waiting for this potentially "structured to fail" Western project. They are building their own connections, on their own terms, which may ultimately reroute the world's trade and power flows away from traditional Western hubs.

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TheCradle.co

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Enoch, Brighteon.ai

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Trump’s policy changes and the future of global alliances: Is a pivot to Russia and isolation of China on the horizon?

March 07, 2025 -

In a compelling interview, Mike Adams and Michael Yon delve into the strategic shifts in U.S. foreign policy under the Trump administration. The conversation revolves around the potential end to sanctions against Russia, the unfreezing of Russian assets, and the broader implications for global alliances, particularly the isolation of China.A Strategic Pivot to Russia

Mike Adams and Michael Yon explore the possibility that the Trump administration ...

U.S. review of AUKUS submarine deal tests transatlantic resolve amid rising China threat

June 14, 2025 - alliances, has argued that U.S. submarines might be needed in a potential conflict with China over Taiwan. During internal Pentagon discussions, he reportedly questioned whether the U.S. could “afford to share such prized assets” amid rising geopolitical risks.

A U.S. official confirmed to reporters that the review aims to “align AUKUS with the President’s priorities,” but emphasized that no final decisions have been made. The process, however, has fueled anxieties ...

Trump withdraws U.S. from UN climate framework, aligning with corporate exodus

January 12, 2026 -

On Jan. 7, President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and 65 other international organizations tied to climate and social justice initiatives.

The move, framed as a defense of U.S. sovereignty and economic interests, follows a wave of corporate departures from net-zero alliances amid conservative backlash. Critics of environmental, ...

Tariffs, Greenland, and the GOP’s NATO Betrayal: Trump’s Unconstitutional Power Grab Exposed

January 20, 2026 - alliances, poses a dire threat to global stability and America's founding principles of liberty and decentralized governance.

The episode is a microcosm of a larger, more sinister trend: the consolidation of power in the hands of a single executive, merging state authority with corporate interests to bully the world and dismantle the very alliances that have preserved a fragile peace. As one analyst noted, Trump's push follows a "long and complex historical ...

UAE draws “red line” over Israeli plans to annex West Bank

September 05, 2025 - alliances with the Jewish state. Analysts and officials in the UAE, as well as in neighboring Gulf states, are warning that unchecked Israeli dominance could lead to further instability, potentially drawing the Gulf into larger conflicts with Iran or even Hezbollah. These concerns have led to calls for more inclusive diplomatic frameworks that prioritize regional balance and de-escalation.

Gulf states navigate a complex regional landscape

The UAE's ...

Spain defies Trump, warns U.S.-Iran conflict is “Russian Roulette” with millions of lives

18 days ago - alliances and ignite a regional conflagration with global economic and humanitarian fallout.

The Spanish leader’s action to revoke base access is a significant tactical complication for U.S. operations. The bases at Rota and Morón are strategic hubs for American and NATO forces. By denying their use for offensive operations, Spain is enforcing a principle that alliance infrastructure must not be used for actions lacking a clear international legal mandate or broad multilateral ...

Azerbaijan and UAE forge “indestructible partnership” amid rising global instability

November 03, 2025 - alliances and rising geopolitical tensions.

At the exercise's closing ceremony, both nations honored their fallen soldiers before awarding commendations to servicemen who excelled during the exercises. Defense officials praised the drills as a milestone in strengthening mutual trust and operational efficiency – a sentiment echoed by Alsalmi, who highlighted the value of continued training exchanges.How Baku and Abu Dhabi are reshaping Eurasia

The UAE's deepening ...

Trump’s revised National Security Strategy aligns with Russia’s vision, sparks backlash from NATO allies

December 09, 2025 - alliances. The document prioritizes reshoring U.S. industries, countering China's economic rise and leveraging trade deals—while barely mentioning Taiwan's democratic status or Russia's aggression in Ukraine.

Analysts note the strategy's fixation on defending "Western identity," a theme resonant with Trump's domestic rhetoric on immigration and cultural decline. The NSS warns that without policy reversals, Europe will be "unrecognizable in 20 years or less"—a claim ...

Iran’s resilience challenges U.S.-backed Zionism amid Global South solidarity

June 24, 2025 - alliances defending Iran.

“This is not a nuclear issue — it’s a pivot point for global order,” explained Escobar. “Destroying Iran means unraveling BRICS’ economic lifelines.”

Simultaneously, the U.S. found itself increasingly isolated. President Trump’s admission that he greenlit the Israeli operation — after grasping defeat exposed divisions within his MAGA base — highlighted domestic fractures. Even die-hard allies like Steve Witkoff, U.S. special envoy to ...