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Under Western Media Cover, the UAE and’ Israel’ Divide and Conquer MENA
In imperial media as in imperial politics, size and influence work inversely. The late Ben Bagdikian, America’s foremost media critic, wrote in 2004 that “the men and women who headed the…mass media corporations that dominated American audiences could…fit in a generous phone booth.” The late Joan Didion wrote in 1996 of the people who worked for these owners that “I once heard a group…
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Under Western Media Cover, the UAE and’ Israel’ Divide and Conquer MENA
In imperial media as in imperial politics, size and influence work inversely. The late Ben Bagdikian, America’s foremost media critic, wrote in 2004 that “the men and women who headed the…mass media corporations that dominated American audiences could…fit in a generous phone booth.” The late Joan Didion wrote in 1996 of the people who…
The White Helmets Invade Venezuela
On June 27th, a plane ferrying a “specialized” team of “highly trained search and rescue specialists” flew into Venezuela from Damascus. Dispatched at putative Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa’s direct order, the 15-strong group is assisting disaster efforts launched by Caracas in response to devastating twin earthquakes. Among them are members of…
Japanese Militants in the Path to Quds: The Story of Kozo Okamoto
An in-depth analysis of Kozo Okamoto, the Japanese Red Army, the 1972 Lod Airport attack with the PFLP, his release, and his final years in Lebanon. The 1972 Lod Airport Attack: A Joint Operation n June 1972, three Japanese nationals arrived at Lod Airport in occupied Palestine via an Air…
Iran International Exposed: The $250 Million Disinformation Machine Funded by Saudi Arabia & Israel
What if the most dangerous weapon aimed at a nation wasn't a missile — but a television channel? This deep-dive investigation exposes Iran International, a London-based Persian-language satellite network, as a meticulously engineered psychological warfare operation backed by Saudi Arabia's royal court and coordinated with Israeli intelligence services. Drawing on…
Iran International: The Anatomy of a Media Weapon
In an era where information has become as potent as ammunition, a single media outlet can wage war more effectively than an army. This investigative report exposes Iran International—a London-based Persian-language satellite television network—as a sophisticated weapon of mass disruption, systematically engineered to dismantle Iranian national cohesion from within. Drawing…
The Assembly Line of Extremism
How do violent ideologies from the 13th century find their way into the private chats of modern-day medical students? In this eye-opening investigative deep dive, we explore the chilling "assembly line" of radicalization currently unfolding in Syria. From the prestigious halls of Damascus University to the strategic control of the…