US economy is based on Ponzi scheme that could collapse, warns economist Michael Hudson

Reports suggest the US economy may be on the verge of another financial crisis, with major problems in the $3 trillion private credit market. Economist…

Apr 21 • Ben Norton

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Iran is winning the war with the US. This is how

Iran is winning the war started by Trump. This is now admitted even in the Western media. Tehran has destroyed major US military bases in West Asia…

Apr 4 • Ben Norton

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March 2026

The war on Iran is transforming the global economy: Economist Michael Hudson explains how

The US-Israeli war on Iran is changing the geopolitical order, and could cause an economic crisis. Economist Michael Hudson discusses the shock in the…

Mar 29 • Ben Norton

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West refuses to condemn slavery at UN

The Global South voted for a UN General Assembly resolution condemning the slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity”. Europe abstained. The…

Mar 26 • Ben Norton

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Asymmetric economic war: Iran challenges US dollar, demanding oil be sold in Chinese yuan, as it targets US corporations

In response to Trump's war of aggression, Iran is using asymmetric tactics, targeting US corporations and dollar dominance, challenging the petrodollar…

Mar 19 • Ben Norton

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'Punching them while they're down': US & Israel bomb Iran's schools & hospitals, with 'no stupid rules of engagement'

The US & Israel bombed 20 schools & 13 hospitals in Iran in 1 week. War Secretary Pete Hegseth boasted of unleashing "death and destruction" to provoke…

Mar 8 • Ben Norton

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War expands: While bombing Iran, US and Israel attack even more countries

After launching a war of aggression against Iran, Israel invaded Lebanon and besieged Gaza. USA is arming Kurds, shooting Pakistani protesters, fighting…

Mar 5 • Ben Norton

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February 2026

US-Israeli war on Iran is NOT about nuclear weapons. It's about imperialism.

The US and Israel are waging a war of aggression against Iran. Non-existent "nuclear weapons" are the absurd fig leaf. Trump and Netanyahu admitted they…

Feb 28 • Ben Norton

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US unipolarity vs China's multipolarity: Whose vision will shape the new global order?

Cold War II is transforming the global system, with two competing visions: The US wants to revive colonialism and spheres of influence. China wants a…

Feb 26 • Ben Norton

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What is US plan to reverse West's decline? Undo decolonization, revive 'great Western empires'

Speaking to EU leaders, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio gave a pro-colonialist speech calling to revive “great Western empires” and “build a new…

Feb 24 • Ben Norton

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US officials boast their illegal sanctions 'collapsed' Iran's economy, causing high inflation and protests

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent boasted Trump's illegal "maximum pressure" sanctions seek to "collapse" Iran's economy by cutting off oil exports…

Feb 12 • Ben Norton

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January 2026

'Peace president' Trump has bombed 10 countries, now plans $1.5 trillion military budget

Self-declared “peace president” Donald Trump has bombed 10 countries, more than any other US leader. Now he plans to raise the military budget to $1.5…

Jan 29 • Ben Norton

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