The House select committee’s primetime Jan. 6. hearings are causing conniptions in Moscow.
The attempted insurrection was embraced by the Kremlin as cause célèbre, with Russian President Vladimir Putin himself calling for an investigation into the death of Ashli Babbitt, who was part of the crowd attacking the U.S. Capitol. Russia’s state-controlled media obsessively covered the notorious attack, praising the would-be insurrectionists as law-abiding protesters and criticizing the United States for prosecuting them. But now, propagandists seem to be concerned that the hearings may negatively impact the chances of re-election for their so-called “partner,” former U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
A Yahoo news report
Showing posts with label Uprising. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Uprising. Show all posts
6/13/22
8/29/20
USA: Is the United States on the brink of a revolution?
Political scientists have historically been bad at foreseeing the
most important developments. Few of us guessed the end of the Cold War;
almost no one saw the Arab Spring coming.
In defence of my discipline, there is a reason for that.
Before a momentous event occurs, there are numerous possibilities and different ways events can unfold. After it happens, however, it will appear inevitable. And after it happens, we will be very good at explaining why it had to happen.
Very few of us are now predicting the socio-political situation in the United States, which now features an impeachment probe into President Donald Trump, will lead to an uprising.
But after years of teaching on protests, uprisings and revolutions, it seems to me the U.S. is currently showing all the signs political scientists and historians would identify in retrospect as conducive to a revolutionary uprising.
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Is the United States on the brink of a revolution?
In defence of my discipline, there is a reason for that.
Before a momentous event occurs, there are numerous possibilities and different ways events can unfold. After it happens, however, it will appear inevitable. And after it happens, we will be very good at explaining why it had to happen.
Very few of us are now predicting the socio-political situation in the United States, which now features an impeachment probe into President Donald Trump, will lead to an uprising.
But after years of teaching on protests, uprisings and revolutions, it seems to me the U.S. is currently showing all the signs political scientists and historians would identify in retrospect as conducive to a revolutionary uprising.
Read more at:
Is the United States on the brink of a revolution?
4/30/19
Venezuela: Opposition leader calls for military uprising to oust Maduro - his days could be numbered
Venezuela's opposition leader calls for military uprising to oust president
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4/8/18
Middle East: Iran is on the brink of a new popular uprising - by Huda al-Husseini
New sanctions against Iran can be viewed as a warning to Tehran to halt
the activities of Qassem Soleimani, the head of the Revolutionary
Guards’ Quds Force. Trump has set a deadline that ends in the first two
weeks of May to amend the nuclear deal with Iran. The political arena is
troubled as France, Britain and Germany began to move backward in the
last few weeks to please Trump in an attempt to convince him not to
withdraw from the agreement.
Meanwhile, these countries proposed new sanctions to restrain Iran’s activity in terms of its ballistic missiles and its regional activity in Syria, Yemen and Iraq. Iran seems to be “working as usual” as it’s using the Houthis in Yemen to launch missiles that target Riyadh upon Soleimani’s orders. However, Iran cannot continue to pursue this policy of “working as usual” for a long time because the political campaign launched by some European countries is tantamount to issuing a warning to Tehran to decrease Soleimani’s military activity which may reignite the problems that Iran suffered from before the nuclear deal was sealed – or perhaps cause even worse problems.
Regardless of what Washington decides to do, Iran has to show relative self-control and at least act responsibly. However, internally, it is probably difficult to maintain a unified front, as all old contentions will resurface. Even if the recent wave of protests seemed to have apparently ebbed, there is an ongoing low-level public unrest against the situation in Iran. Although the regime thinks the containment of the recent protests as being a success, it’s only a matter of time before fresh wave of strong protests erupt again. The US’ withdrawal from the deal or imposing additional sanctions may motivate a new popular uprising.
Ever since the nuclear deal was signed, Iran succeeded in attracting more than $15 billion in foreign investment. However this is not enough for the people who are in dire need of economic relief, especially when a large part of these investments need to be activated. While President Hassan Rouhani is aware of the need to translate economic growth into improving the quality of the Iranian people’s lives, Soleimani has completely different plans as he does not intend to allow Iran’s citizens to enjoy the fruits of the nuclear deal. On the contrary, Soleimani is investing massive funds which Iran secured after signing the deal for his adventures in other countries resulting in domestic and foreign criticism.
For the complete report first published in Arabic click here : Iran is on the brink of a new popular uprising - Al Arabiya English
Meanwhile, these countries proposed new sanctions to restrain Iran’s activity in terms of its ballistic missiles and its regional activity in Syria, Yemen and Iraq. Iran seems to be “working as usual” as it’s using the Houthis in Yemen to launch missiles that target Riyadh upon Soleimani’s orders. However, Iran cannot continue to pursue this policy of “working as usual” for a long time because the political campaign launched by some European countries is tantamount to issuing a warning to Tehran to decrease Soleimani’s military activity which may reignite the problems that Iran suffered from before the nuclear deal was sealed – or perhaps cause even worse problems.
Regardless of what Washington decides to do, Iran has to show relative self-control and at least act responsibly. However, internally, it is probably difficult to maintain a unified front, as all old contentions will resurface. Even if the recent wave of protests seemed to have apparently ebbed, there is an ongoing low-level public unrest against the situation in Iran. Although the regime thinks the containment of the recent protests as being a success, it’s only a matter of time before fresh wave of strong protests erupt again. The US’ withdrawal from the deal or imposing additional sanctions may motivate a new popular uprising.
Ever since the nuclear deal was signed, Iran succeeded in attracting more than $15 billion in foreign investment. However this is not enough for the people who are in dire need of economic relief, especially when a large part of these investments need to be activated. While President Hassan Rouhani is aware of the need to translate economic growth into improving the quality of the Iranian people’s lives, Soleimani has completely different plans as he does not intend to allow Iran’s citizens to enjoy the fruits of the nuclear deal. On the contrary, Soleimani is investing massive funds which Iran secured after signing the deal for his adventures in other countries resulting in domestic and foreign criticism.
For the complete report first published in Arabic click here : Iran is on the brink of a new popular uprising - Al Arabiya English
2/20/14
E.U. Imposes Sanctions Despite Russian Criticism - by Stephen Castle and Steven Lee Myers
Brushing
aside Russian criticism, the European Union agreed on Thursday to go
ahead with sanctions that include travel bans and asset freezes imposed
on those deemed responsible for the fatal escalation of violence in
Ukraine.
Britain’s foreign secretary, William Hague, said that the foreign ministers had acted because of the “widespread horror” at what had happened in Ukraine but that the number of those affected by the sanctions would depend on the behavior of the Ukrainian government.
Read More: E.U. Imposes Sanctions Despite Russian Criticism - NYTimes.com
A
day after the United States announced some similar moves, foreign
ministers of the 28-nation European Union said they would devise a list
of those who would be subject to the European sanctions, and that the
sanctions would also ban the export of equipment likely to be used for
repression in Ukraine.
But
the European foreign ministers also left themselves room to continue a
dialogue with President Viktor F. Yanukovych’s government, emphasizing
the importance of political progress in Kiev, where the foreign
ministers of France, Germany and Poland have been trying to mediate.
Britain’s foreign secretary, William Hague, said that the foreign ministers had acted because of the “widespread horror” at what had happened in Ukraine but that the number of those affected by the sanctions would depend on the behavior of the Ukrainian government.
Read More: E.U. Imposes Sanctions Despite Russian Criticism - NYTimes.com
7/22/13
Syria: 75 Syria rebels dead in Damascus battles
Syrian activists say government troops have killed at least 75 rebels over 24 hours in battles for control of the capital, Damascus.
The death toll reported by the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights on Monday included 49 rebels killed in an ambush in Damascus' northeastern suburb of Adra early Sunday. The group says an elite unit loyal to President Bashar Assad ambushed the rebels as they were trying to push into the city.
Syrian state news agency SANA reported the ambush Sunday, without giving a casualty figure.
The Observatory reported that another 17 rebels died in fighting Sunday in central Damascus, while another nine were killed in its suburbs.
It was one of the deadliest days for the opposition in the 2-year-old conflict, which has killed 93,000 people.
Read more: Activists: 75 Syria rebels dead in Damascus battles
The death toll reported by the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights on Monday included 49 rebels killed in an ambush in Damascus' northeastern suburb of Adra early Sunday. The group says an elite unit loyal to President Bashar Assad ambushed the rebels as they were trying to push into the city.
Syrian state news agency SANA reported the ambush Sunday, without giving a casualty figure.
The Observatory reported that another 17 rebels died in fighting Sunday in central Damascus, while another nine were killed in its suburbs.
It was one of the deadliest days for the opposition in the 2-year-old conflict, which has killed 93,000 people.
Read more: Activists: 75 Syria rebels dead in Damascus battles
6/18/13
Politicians out of touch with reality - social unrest spreads around the world - by RM
From Brazil to Turkey, Bulgaria to Egypt, Spain to India, Greece to Mexico,and so on, people are protesting against their governments. This comes as a result of many factors, accumulated anger, poverty, deprivation, disparity, exclusion and marginalization. The people in power are accused of arrogance, misrule, corruption, nepotism, and unwillingness to compromise.
People interviewed watching the G8 leaders cosying up to to each other in Northern Ireland, surrounded by great luxury, attending "bla-bla" meetings and social events, said they felt absolutely no affinity with this "comedy". The general observation was that the G8 leaders were acting like prima-donas instead of elected officials, and did not tackle real pressing issues.
It is becoming more and more clear that the incapacity of traditional political representatives to deal with the new demands of a changing world has resulted in a disconnect between them and the public at large. This is a most alarming development. Looking back at history one can say safely that this is what usually causes public disturbances which eventually lead to revolutions and the established order.
One can only hope that the politicians presently at the helm of their governments around the world witnessing the people they are supposed to represent openly revolt against them, will take this as a serious warning to take corrective action before its too late.
EU-Digest
People interviewed watching the G8 leaders cosying up to to each other in Northern Ireland, surrounded by great luxury, attending "bla-bla" meetings and social events, said they felt absolutely no affinity with this "comedy". The general observation was that the G8 leaders were acting like prima-donas instead of elected officials, and did not tackle real pressing issues.
It is becoming more and more clear that the incapacity of traditional political representatives to deal with the new demands of a changing world has resulted in a disconnect between them and the public at large. This is a most alarming development. Looking back at history one can say safely that this is what usually causes public disturbances which eventually lead to revolutions and the established order.
One can only hope that the politicians presently at the helm of their governments around the world witnessing the people they are supposed to represent openly revolt against them, will take this as a serious warning to take corrective action before its too late.
EU-Digest
6/3/13
Turkish solidarity protests spring up across Europe
The ripple effect from the protests springing up in Turkey is being felt across Europe.
The heavy-handed policing seen in Ankara and Istanbul has prompted a show of solidarity across the diaspora, including Germany, with its significant Turkish population.
The sentiment among those gathered outside the Turkish embassy in Berlin is clear.“The police were too violent with the demonstrators,” said Hakan Tas, a local councillor. “There is talk of a thousand injured, some seriously. There are unconfirmed reports of deaths. We are here to show our solidarity with the people in Turkey and in Taksim Square, and that is why we are here today in Berlin.”
Around 300 people gathered in Amsterdam. They sang the Turkish national anthem and chanted words of support.
“People in Turkey are feeling the pressure under Erdogan’s regime,” said protestor Murat Bahtir. “The creeping influence of Islam, the curtailing of human rights and women’s rights, these things go against the spirit of the Turkish secular republic.”
Spontaneous protests have also been held in Canada and the UK, as well as other cities around the world.
Read more: Turkish solidarity protests spring up across Europe | euronews, world news
The heavy-handed policing seen in Ankara and Istanbul has prompted a show of solidarity across the diaspora, including Germany, with its significant Turkish population.
The sentiment among those gathered outside the Turkish embassy in Berlin is clear.“The police were too violent with the demonstrators,” said Hakan Tas, a local councillor. “There is talk of a thousand injured, some seriously. There are unconfirmed reports of deaths. We are here to show our solidarity with the people in Turkey and in Taksim Square, and that is why we are here today in Berlin.”
Around 300 people gathered in Amsterdam. They sang the Turkish national anthem and chanted words of support.
“People in Turkey are feeling the pressure under Erdogan’s regime,” said protestor Murat Bahtir. “The creeping influence of Islam, the curtailing of human rights and women’s rights, these things go against the spirit of the Turkish secular republic.”
Spontaneous protests have also been held in Canada and the UK, as well as other cities around the world.
Read more: Turkish solidarity protests spring up across Europe | euronews, world news
2/26/11
Middle East: Attack shuts down Iraq's biggest oil refinery - by Stephanie McCrummen
Gunmen shot their way into Iraq's largest oil refinery early Saturday, setting off explosions that forced the facility to shut down for at least two weeks, officials said. The refinery produces gasoline for cars and fuel for power plants, and a prolonged shutdown could cause major headaches for the government of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, already under pressure from a gathering protest movement demanding better services.
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