Stop Imperialism

Eric has the pleasure of interviewing renowned author and activist David Swanson. Eric and David discuss the relationship between war and morality and the way in which media and the establishment normalize the concept of war. In addition, they examine the willingness of the mainstream Left to line up behind war, the subservience of the foundation-funded organizations and media to the imperialist ruling class, and the insidious doctrine of "humanitarian intervention" (R2P). Eric and David also try to envision a way to unite anti-war voices from all over the political spectrum in the struggle against the imperialist war machine.

In today's episode: 1. Russia (Terror 8 Subversion)  -   Russian punk rockers sentenced to two years for anti-Putin concert 2. Russia (Development)  -  Putin front seeks to repatriate $100 billion from officials 3. Syria (Diplomacy 8 Propaganda)  -  Lavrov worries the US is seeking no fly zone in Syria for military purposes 4. Syria (Rebels 8 Terrorists)  -   Syria pounds rebel bastions as UN names new envoy 5. Iran  -  Tehran NAM summit will lead to another defeat for US: Iran MP 6. Pakistan (Balochistan)  -  Rally against China, Iran, Pakistan planned at UN in New York 7. Under the Radar  -  Lord Rothschild in $200 million bet against Euro: Report

In today's episode: 1. Syria (US Role)  -  Ex-Syrian PM: Assad government 'Enemy of God" 2. Syria (Diplomacy 8 Propaganda)  -  Media coverage of Syrian violence partial and untrue, says nun 3. Turkey  -  Erdogan's growing economic woes 4. Gulf Uprisings  -  Saudi officials indict Shia cleric after year in jail 5. Sudan  -  Sudan, S. Sudan strike oil deal 6. Venezuela  -  Regional organization CELAC forges links with China and India 7. Under the Radar  -  US raps Iran on Syria after Tehran Conference

In today's episode: 1. Syria  -  Syria crisis: Rebels lose key district of Aleppo 2. Iraq  -  Erdogan slams Iran for supporting Maliki government 3. West Africa (Nigeria 8 Mali)  -  Nigeria: HRW tasks Clinton on Nigeria's insecurity 4. Congo  -  Congo rejects Rwandan soldiers for regional anti-rebel force 5. Greece  -  Minister: Privatizations are Greece's top priority 6. Under the Radar  -  Stuxnet, Flame...Gauss: New spy virus found in Middle East

In this week's episode: 1. Syria (On the Ground)  -  Syrian forces push for control of Damascus, Aleppo 2. Syria (Diplomacy)  -  After council's deadlock, Syria is criticized at U.N. 3. Russia (International Relations)  -  Russia blames West and Syria's neighbors for bloodshed 4.Russia (National Politics)  -  Pussy Riot trial: Vladimir Putin calls for leniency 5. Gulf Protests  -  Fresh anti-regime protests in Saudi Arabia after teen's death 6. Pakistan (Balochistan)  -  LeJ, BLA involved in Balochistan unrest: Malik 7. Myanmar  -  Congress reauthorizes import ban on Myanmar 8. Sudan  -  Hillary Clinton in Africa: Urges Sudans to establish peace, blasts chinese intervention 9. Under the Radar  -  US, Israel arranging roles in Iran war theater?

In this week's episode: 1. Syria (On the Ground)  -  Syria conflict: Army steps up attack on rebels in Aleppo 2. Syria (Diplomacy)  -  Russia says US tries to justify terrorism in Syria 3. Iran  -  Panetta says sanctions haven't yet worked in forcing Iran to give up nuclear ambitions 4. SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization)  -  Russia seeks naval bases in Cuba, Vietnam 5. Under the Radar  -  WikiFakes: Whistleblowing giant admits trolling NY Times

In this week's episode: 1. Syria (On the Ground)  - Syria: Troops and rebels reinforce for big Aleppo battle 2. Syria (The US Role)  - US seeks Assad's removal from power: Obama 3. Russia  - 'Total hysteria': MPs blast NGO reaction to foreign agent law 4. Pakistan  - Cross-border attacks unacceptable: FO 5. Under the Radar  - Dissidents call for public protests against Doha regime, U.S. bases in Qatar

In this week's episode: 1. Syria (Violence in Damascus)  - In Syria, fighting spreads in Damascus for third day 2. Syria (Diplomacy 8 Subversion)  - Syrian crisis: Assessing defector Nawaf Fares' claims 3. Israel (Terror 8 Politics)  - Israeli tourist terror: At least eight killed in bus bomb attack in Bulgaria 4. Iran (Geopolitics)  - News you might have missed from the Pentagon's Iran report 5. Iran (Economics)  - MP: Italy, Japan, China increase purchase of Iranian oil 6. Pakistan (Politics 8 Economics)  - Sen. Paul proposes bill to cut aid to Pakistan 7. Pakistan (Balochistan)  - CM unhappy with media portrayal of Balochistan 8. China (Energy Issues)  - China to increase gas imports and production to meet ballooning demand 9. Libya  - Libya election success for secularist Jibril's bloc 10. Iraq  - Iraq gives stern warning to Turkey 11. Mali  - Transcript - Mosaic News - 07/12/12 12. Nigeria -- Nigeria: 11 killed, 60 injured in fresh Jos, Biu attacks 13. Sudan  - Sudan: Protests and the Politics of Regime Change 14. Yemen  - Pentagon resumes arms aid to Yemen for counter-terrorism 15. Russia (International Relations)  - Moscow, Minsk sign nuke power plant deal 16. Cyber-Subversion  - Hacker attacks servers of oil companies working in Arctic 17. Under the Radar  - 22 NATO trucks destroyed in Afghanistan

In this week's episode: 1. Syria (Diplomacy)  - Syria's Assad rejects comparison with Egypt, Libya 2. Syria (On the Ground)  - Syria tests missiles against coastal attack 3. Russia  - West clings to Arab influence with airstrike democracy - Putin 4. Iran (Defense 8 Diplomacy)  - Iran plans ballistic missile drill to counter US, Israel 5. Iran (Economics)  - Iran-China trade soars to top $45 bn: report 6. Pakistan (Politics 8 Economics)  - Pakistan's hardline activists protest reopening of NATO routes 7. Pakistan (Balochistan)  - Seven coalmine workers kidnapped in Balochistan 8. Afghanistan  - Violence erupts in Afghanistan; death of 6 US troops in blast is reminder that war is not over 9. Saudi Arabia  - CIA director meets Saudi king in Jeddah 10. Yemen  - A top reporter in Yemen explains what;s really going on in the country's secret US drone war 11. Egypt  - Egypt's constitutional court suspends presidential decree restoring People's Assembly 12. Libya  - Party leader Jibril calls for unity as Libya votes tallied 13. Mexico  - Analysis: Mexico ruling party seeks new direction after election debacle 14. Mali  - Mali: How the West cleared the way for Al-Qaeda's African march 15. Congo 8 Central Africa  - Central Africa: Rwanda in Congo - sixteen years of intervention 16. Under the Radar  - Tanzania's China-funded gas pipeline to be started this year

In this week's episode: 1. Syria  -  Erdogan threatens military response 2. Putin Diplomacy  -  Just passing through, Putin consults with Israeli leaders on Syria and Iran 3. Pakistan  -  Pakistani parliament elects new prime minister 4. Paraguay  -  Paraguay's Lugo says parallel government seeks to regain power, new leader faces criticism

In this week's episode: 1. Syria (Western Propaganda)  -  UN suspends Syria mission 2. Syria (Countering Propaganda)  -  Syria: As fighting continues foreign detainees may reach center stage 3. Greek Elections  -  Pro-bailout conservatives win Greek election 4. Pakistan (Politics 8 Economics)  -  Another day of outrage at outages across Punjab 5. Pakistan (Balochistan)  -  151 insurgent camps in Balochistan, Afghanistan creating unrest: Pak Frontier Corps chief 6. Iran (International)  -  Iran nuclear talks resume in Moscow 7. Iran (Politics)  -  Mohsen Rezaie to run for Iran presidency again 8. Myanmar  -  Special Report: Plight of Muslim minority threatens Myanmar Spring 9. Egypt  -   Islamist claims victory in Egypt president vote 10. Iraq  -  Iraq pilgrimage security tight after bombs kill 72 11. G20 Summit  -  G20 has bought time, more force needed: World Bank 12. Africa  -  Nigeria: Scores killed in Kaduna, Zaria bombings, reprisals 13. US Financial Crisis  -  SEC taps Wall Street veteran to oversee rating agencies 14. EU Financial Crisis  -  Watchdog says jury out on CDS short-selling impact 15. Under the Radar  -  In a brutal world, a responsibility to protect will stay on the table

In this week's episode: 1. Syria (Diplomacy)  -  Russia says not in talks on Assad's exit 2. Syria (Propaganda 8 Opinion)  -  Syrian journalists stage sit-ins in denunciation of Arab League's decision on stopping broadcast of Syrian channels 3. Russia, China, SCO  -  Putin says to push military ties with China 4. Pakistan (US-Pak Relations)  -  Panetta: Drone campaign will continue in Pakistan 5. Pakistan (Balochistan)  -  Foreign involvement in Balochistan govt's inefficiency: JI 6. Iran  -  Putin, Ahmadinejad to meet in Beijing 7. Iraq  -  CIA prepares Iraq pullback 8. Afghanistan  -  Afghanistan suffers day of bloodshed at hands of NATO and Taliban 9. Bahrain  -  Bahrain to seek closure of Shia opposition party 10.  Libya  -  Libyan authorities take back Tripoli airport from militia 11.  Putin 8 Anti-Putin Propaganda  -  Putin, EU leaders to hold talks in St. Petersburg 12. Central Asia Oil 8 Gas  -  All-out help: Iran offers Pakistan to finance entire gas pipeline 13.  Wisconsin Tragedy  -  Wisconsin recall election hangover 14. Under the Radar  -  US republicans seek funding curbs for market regulators

In this week's episode: 1. Syria (Russian 8 US Roles)  -  Russia to block Syria military intervention 2. Syria (Propaganda War)  -  Syria crisis: Most Houla victims 'were executed' 3. Pakistan (International Relations)  -  Senate cuts Pakistan aid over conviction 4. Pakistan (Balochistan)  -  Ready for dialogue with Balochistan leadership: Gilani 5. Obama and the Drones  -  Obama aides defend claim of low civilian casualties after drone 'kill list' report 6. Iran (Economics)  -  Iran cancels $2 bln dam deal with China - report 7. Iran (Cyberwar 8 Subversion)  -  Russian specialists uncover a new cyberweapon 8. Iraq  -  Iraq president rebuffs move to unseat premier 9. Egypt  -  Egyptian runoff candidate's HQ torched in Cairo 10. Russia  -  Russia rebukes U.S. envoy after bribe comments b) Putin to head Russia-EU summit in St. Petersburg 11. Greece  -  Greek leftist leader to cancel bailout 12. Central Asia (Pipelines 8 Development)  -  Energy-starved Bangladesh has requested the ADB for inclusion in the four-nation project 13. Under the Radar  -  Myanmar can be link between India, China: PM