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Brainwashing, a common and commonly understood condition, I believe grew out of the Korean War and the charge that Chinese Communists had captured and “brainwashed” American soldiers. This meme then gained legs through the agency of cinema with the 1962 movie: The Manchurian Candidate. I am sure brainwashing was not new to the American government and military but 1962 is the year that “brainwashing” broke into the consciousness of the American public, the public which is referred to as “The People” in this nation’s founding documents. In fact, it appears that the American government was really far ahead of the […] #Featured #Government #History #World Read Full Article: https://www.vtforeignpolicy.com/2024/06/brainwashing/?feed_id=12759

In the immediate aftermath of the (First) Cold War, Russia was forced to rely on its strategic arsenal for security, as the massive Soviet conventional military power dwindled into a mere shadow of its former self during the troubled 1990s. The compliant liberals in power at the time took it upon themselves to destroy Soviet/Russian military power in peacetime, a task their Western sponsors couldn’t have even dreamed of in anything short of a global confrontation. By the late 1990s/early 2000s, the legacy of the USSR was seemingly gone. However, in reality, the former Soviet military proved to be far more […] #Featured #Military Read Full Article: https://www.vtforeignpolicy.com/2024/06/why-is-russia-revamping-its-nuclear-doctrine/?feed_id=12755

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will be visiting India from June 21, which will be her second trip to the oldest and largest democracy in the world within the gap of just 15 days. Earlier, from June 8-10 she visited India to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  Sheikh Hasina’s forthcoming visit will be the first bilateral held by India under the Modi 3.0 government. According to Hindustan Times, Bangladesh is keen on setting up a bilateral meeting between Hasina and Modi before the former departs for a 3-days official visit to China from July 9-12 as an effort to strike […] #Government #World Read Full Article: https://www.vtforeignpolicy.com/2024/06/why-is-sheikh-hasina-paying-a-second-trip-to-india-in-a-month/?feed_id=12751

The European Union is introducing tariffs on the import of Chinese electric cars because, as seen with the imposition of the boomeranged US-led sanctions against Russia, the bloc fully follows the policy of Washington, which is satisfied with the trade war against China. However, just like the sanctions against Russia, an economic war against China will only leave the EU weaker. Following Washington’s introduction of a 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars, Brussels decided to introduce different tariff rates depending on the car model and manufacturer. The EU had a customs duty of 10% but is now massively increasing them, in some […] #Asia #Europe #Government Read Full Article: https://www.vtforeignpolicy.com/2024/06/eu-again-shooting-itself-in-the-foot-by-joining-us-trade-war-against-china/?feed_id=12747

Celebrating Juneteenth by Senator Mark Warner ( D-VA) 
I am honored to join you in celebrating Juneteenth, a day of remembrance marking the end of slavery. One hundred fifty-nine years ago today, Union General Gordon Granger arrived in Texas to announce the end of the Civil War and proclaim freedom for all enslaved individuals. Today, we celebrate the rich contributions that Black Americans have made to our society and acknowledge the continued fight against systemic racism and inequality.

Juneteenth serves as a powerful reminder of the need for us to come together as a community and stand united in our dedication […] #Featured #Government #World Read Full Article: https://www.vtforeignpolicy.com/2024/06/my-takes-news-and-comments/?feed_id=12743

Recent developments have highlighted significant security concerns at the Banga Bhaban (Presidential Palace) and the Prime Minister’s office in Bangladesh. Suspicious individuals are gaining access to these highly sensitive areas, posing serious threats to national security and the safety of President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. On June 13, 2024, Munsur Ahmed Akash, a private individual, published a post on Facebook from Gono Bhaban, the official residence of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The post included an image of an official letter issued by Al Mamun Murshed, the Prime Minister’s Personal Assistant-2, dated June 7, 2024. This letter, memo number 03.00.2690.005.34.002.24-73, […] #Investigations Read Full Article: https://www.vtforeignpolicy.com/2024/06/president-and-prime-ministers-offices-in-bangladesh-suffer-from-serious-security-lapses/?feed_id=12739

Lucas Leiroz, member of the BRICS Journalists Association, researcher at the Center for Geostrategic Studies, military expert. The “peace” conference organized by the Kiev regime in Switzerland has come to an end. As expected, no concrete proposals were reached. The event served only as a way for NATO and its proxy regime to unilaterally reaffirm their interests. The lack of Russian participation made the conference a real waste of time, completely incapable of establishing a real peace agenda. Any diplomatic negotiation obviously requires the presence of at least two parties interested in resolving a specific issue. Whether in a trade relationship […] #Life Read Full Article: https://www.vtforeignpolicy.com/2024/06/zelenskys-peace-summit-ends-without-any-effective-result-while-russia-offers-concrete-peace-proposal/?feed_id=12735