Will “Commie, Commie, Commie” Work This Time?

Socialists, Chinese AI, Air-Conditioning, and Putin

Socialists, Chinese AI, Air-Conditioning, and Putin acabral-sanche Mon, 07/06/2026 - 11:12 SVG Podcast Jul 6, 2026 Tablet Socialists, Chinese AI, Air-Conditioning, and Putin Walter Russell Mead Ravenel B. Curry III Distinguished Fellow in Strategy and Statesmanship Walter Russell Mead Podcast Caption (What Really Matters Logo) Toggle Table of Contents Contents Contents Share to Twitter Twitter Share to Facebook Facebook Share to LinkedIn LinkedIn Share to E-mail E-mail Print Print On What Really Matters, Walter Russell Mead discusses the wave of socialist victories, China’s new plan to overhaul its economy with artificial intelligence, why Europeans hate air conditioning, and Vladimir Putin’s crumbling empire. Enjoyed this analysis? Subscribe to Hudson’s newsletters to stay up to date with our latest content. Email See more subscription options Domestic Policy

[Photo] 🇺🇸🇷🇺⚡️ — Putin called TrumpDetails of the conversation:— Putin personally congratulat [...]

— Putin called TrumpDetails of the conversation:— Putin personally congratulated Donald Trump and the entire American people on a significant holiday — the 250th anniversary of US independence. — The Russian President outlined to Trump the real situation in the zone of the special military operation, where the Russian Armed Forces are confidently advancing, liberating one populated area after another — Trump noted the enormous prospects for cooperation between Russia and the USA, which will open up after the conflict in Ukraine ends — Putin confirmed Moscow's readiness to provide practical assistance in stabilizing the situation in the Middle East — The Russian President reminded Trump that he has a valid invitation to visit Russia — Whitcof and Kushner will continue their mediation efforts to resolve the situation in Ukraine — The presidents talked about the common pages of history of Russia and the USA. — Putin recalled Russia's contribution to the establishment of American statehood, as well as the alliance between Moscow and Washington in the Second World War — The conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump lasted 1 hour and 25 minutes. @Intelslava

Trump Says Ukraine Peace Deal Closer Than It Appears After Calls With Putin and Zelensky

U.S. President Donald Trump said after separate telephone conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that he believes something has to happen in efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. He made the remarks during a joint press conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Trump Expresses Optimism After Talks With Putin and Zelensky Peace in Ukraine may appear unlikely, but it is often at moments like these that conflicts are resolved, Trump said during his meeting with Erdoğan. It doesn't seem likely now, but sometimes with war... when it's least likely that's when it happens. I had a very good talk with President Putin... I would say as a combination, a lot of times I'd do well with Putin, And Zelenskyy would be a problem or vice versa. ... They both want to get it settled now. That's all I do in my life is deals. I know deals, the U.S. president said.

President Ilham Aliyev: Cooperation between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan in transport and logistics is long-term in nature

“Today, much was also said about transport and logistics. Cooperation in this area between our countries is already of a long-term nature — I would even say strategic — not only for us and our neighbors, but also for a much wider geography,” said President Ilham Aliyev during a press statement with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

Are Iran nuclear talks giving Tehran more time?

Are Iran nuclear talks giving Tehran more time?

Most provinces fall short on expanding alcohol sales across their borders, CFIB says

'Governments continue to say all the right things on internal trade, but we're well past due time to see the action match the rhetoric.'

The worst day in Russian history: How the USSR met Hitler unprepared – and still crushed him

Eighty-five years after June 22, 1941, the Soviet catastrophe reveals Stalin’s delays, Red Army weakness, and the resolve that broke Hitler Read Full Article at RT.com

Timing: America 250, the Return of Marx, and the Anti-Communist Film Festival

Timing: America 250, the Return of Marx, and the Anti-Communist Film Festival

Trump Misquotes Declaration Of Independence During Speech At National Mall

As always, just imagine what the reaction in the right-wing media would be if Joe Biden had done something like this. Trump delivered a venom-filled speech this Saturday for America's 250th anniversary: President Donald Trump marked the 250th anniversary of the United States on Saturday with ​a campaign-style speech that repeated his calls for new voting restrictions, warned that communists could gain ground in the country and cycled through what he touted ‌as his achievements. After a storm-related delay of nearly two hours, Trump appeared on the National Mall in Washington to deliver a speech that mixed broad appeals to patriotism with pointed attacks on perceived ideological threats at home and abroad. [...] TRUMP WARNS OF COMMUNIST 'CANCER,' WHITE NATIONALISTS APPEAR We like to stop a threat like that immediately and before it begins. It's like a cancer – you've got to cut it out and you got to cut it out fast, he said. The Republican president has in the past repeatedly referred to left-wing Democratic ​candidates who have won a string of primary elections as communists, though he did not explicitly do so on Saturday. And he managed to misquote the Declaration of Independence while he was doing it.read more

NATO chief backs US strikes on Iran

The new attack by the U.S. on Iran was "absolutely necessary," NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said. The ‌U.S. military unleashed a new wave of strikes against Iran on July 7 and revoked a license allowing Tehran to sell oil after three tankers were hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, putting pressure on an already fragile ceasefire. #iran #usa #markrutte #straitofhormuz #nato #News #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/new-us-attacks-iran-were-absolutely-necessary-nato-chief-says-2026-07-08/ 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

More BLASTS And STRIKES As ISRAEL Warns Ready To Hit IRAN. US Reaction | GNT

Join Tom Burges Watson for Global News Today as we examine the latest developments in the Iran-US conflict following renewed military strikes despite ceasefire efforts. With Washington confirming that US forces targeted 90 sites across Iran, we assess what the latest escalation means. The programme also reviews a dramatic week in American politics, including President Donald Trump’s appearance at the NATO Summit in Ankara, where the conflict with Iran dominated discussions, and his latest intervention in the FIFA World Cup, highlighting the growing intersection of politics, diplomacy and global sport. Analysis, expert insight and the day’s biggest international stories on Global News Today, only on Al Arabiya English. Guests: Paul Glastris, Former Chief Speechwriter to President Clinton Greg Swenson, Chair of Republicans Overseas #Iran #NATO #Ankara #Trump #USPolitics #Tehran #Washington #Hormuz #FIFA #Communism #Socialism

About Those Weapons Inspections

Steve Benen: Critics of Donald Trump’s deal with Iran have focused on its many shortcomings, but near the top of the list is an unavoidable flaw: To end the war, Iran simply didn’t have to make any meaningful concessions. The White House has pushed back against this, arguing that officials in Tehran, as part of the agreement, reopened the Strait of Hormuz and agreed to never pursue nuclear weapons. But these hardly constituted real breakthroughs: The strait was open before the war, and Iran has reiterated its commitment not to pursue nuclear weapons for more than half a century. In other words, what the Republican administration characterized as concessions were really just a return to the pre-combat status quo. But Vance came up with something yesterday that sounded like it might be a real concession. MS NOW reported: Vice President JD Vance [announced Monday] in Switzerland that the Iranians have agreed to invite inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency to the country “at the minimum of this week.” The IAEA would likely monitor Iran’s nuclear facilities. Benen notes that Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran “will agree” to have “major” weapons inspectors in the country for the sake of “nuclear honesty” but the future tense indicates that this is likely something addressed only superficially without ny specific. And yet: Despite the uncertainty about the future of the inspections, the Republican administration went ahead and suspended U.S. sanctions on Iranian oil and derivatives until late August, creating a significant economic boost

US’s Recent Strikes Will Lead to ‘Retreat and Regret’, says Iranian Lawmaker | Dawn News English

An Iranian lawmaker has warned that recent US strikes will lead to “retreat and regret,” escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. The statement comes amid renewed concerns over regional security, diplomacy, and the future of US-Iran relations. The latest developments are being closely watched by global powers as the Middle East faces heightened uncertainty, with potential implications for international diplomacy, energy markets, and regional stability. Watch the full report for the latest updates on the US-Iran standoff and global reactions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #iran #usa #middleeast #geopolitics #breakingnews #globalnews #worldnews #dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews

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The Socialist Future Is Being Written in New York

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Belarusian president stresses need to launch ‘new stage’ in ties with Myanmar

'Together, we should build relations between our countries that will be regarded as an example for other states in this region,' Alexander Lukashenko says

New attacks escalate US-Iran tensions despite MoU agreement | DW News

Iran and the United States have traded strikes in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions and raising fears the fragile ceasefire could collapse. Washington says its action was in response to an Iranian drone attack on a cargo ship, while Tehran calls the strikes a clear violation of the agreement. With multiple incidents reported in recent hours, concerns are growing that the conflict could spiral once again. DW News spoke with Ross Harrison, a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute and author of "Decoding Iran's Foreign Policy." 00:00 US: Fresh strikes response to Iranian drone attacks on cargo ships 00:40 JD Vance warns on X: "Violence will be met with violence" 01:03 Ross Harrison: Iran fights US move to reroute Hormuz shipping 03:45 Both Iran and the US have vested interest in MoU to persist 04:45 Lebanon and Hezbollah add complexity to Iran talks For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

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Iran ceasefire back on 'for now' after Bahrain & Kuwait struck

This past weekend saw the US and Iran trade multiple attacks, straining an already delicate ceasefire. A residential building in Bahrain was heavily damaged in an Iranian attack, its Interior Ministry said, and a Qatari citizen died because of shrapnel resulting from “the military operations in the area,” according to Qatar’s Interior Ministry. CNN’s Paula Hancocks has the latest on the renewed strikes, and CNN global affairs analyst Brett McGurk and retired Air Force colonel Cedric Leighton break down the “new normal” of the fragile US-Iran ceasefire. Also, Middle East analyst Greg Carlstrom says both sides are showing that they don’t want full-blown war to resume. 0:00 Iran and US trade strikes amid strained ceasefire 0:37 CNN correspondent describes significant escalation 3:33 Global affairs expert says ceasefire fighting constitutes a “new normal” 7:32 GOP senator says Iran is perceived to have fought the US to a draw 9:10 Middle East analyst explains why Iran resumed attacks in Hormuz Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #Iran #Trump #News

Cooperation between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan in transport and logistics is long-term in nature - President Ilham Aliyev (FULL SPEECH)

Cooperation between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan in transport and logistics is long-term in nature - President Ilham Aliyev (FULL SPEECH)

Trump says Iran talks will continue, but "ceasefire is OVER"

President Trump said on Friday that the U.S. agreed to continue talks with Iran, but it will not adhere to the ceasefire anymore. Why it matters: Trump's post on Truth Social follows ongoing de-escalation efforts by regional mediators over the last 48 hours to prevent the total collapse of the U.S.-Iran deal. While Trump announced on Wednesday that the ceasefire is over and stressed he has very little faith that talks with Iran can produce a credible deal, he is allowing negotiators to engage with the Iranians. A source with knowledge said another round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran is expected next week, possibly in Switzerland. What he is saying: The Islamic Republic of Iran has asked us to continue 'talks.' We have agreed to do so, but the United States has stated to them, in no uncertain terms, that the Cease Fire is OVER! Thank you for your attention to this matter, Trump wrote on Truth Social. State of play: Qatari negotiators travelled to Iran on Friday, in coordination with the U.S., to meet with Iranian officials in an effort to de-escalate the situation and create the conditions for negotiations to resume, according to a diplomat with knowledge of the visit.The diplomat said it's clear both sides want to come back to the MOU.

Trump's rhetoric now sounds 'eerily' similar to Putin's Ukraine invasion: retired general

Following Donald Trump dismissing questions about the Iran war quagmire the U.S. is stuck in during a press availability preceding NATO talks in Turkey, retired United States Army Lieutenant General Mark Hertling pounced on the president for parroting Russian strongman Vladimir Putin.After live coverage of the question and answer period concluded on MS NOW, host Stephanie Ruhle noted, “General, let's start right there with the president's comments with regard to the war with Iran; he said, it is ‘not even a war, it's just a military operation.’”“I think he called it a ‘special military operation,' which sounds eerily familiar to what President Putin was calling the invasion in Ukraine,” Hertling shot back.“It is a war, Stephanie,” he continued. “I mean, it meets every definition of war that I've ever read in history books or doctrine or military theory. So it's just a canard that he's throwing out there to say, ‘yeah, this is no big deal, we won, everything's fine.”“But last night we saw more ships being struck by Ukrainian drones or, excuse me, Iranian drones. It's just a mishmash of information that he’s passing off to the press,” he accused. - YouTube youtu.be

Iran-US diplomacy : Iranians uncertain of what comes after recent strikes

Iran’s period of national mourning for the late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has ended, shifting attention back to diplomacy amid heightened tension with the United States. Recent US strikes have deepened public uncertainty in Tehran, with residents warning against war and urging dialogue to avoid further instability. Many describe life as being “neither at war nor at peace”, calling for a clear path to de-escalation and a focus on resolving disputes through talks. Al Jazeera’s Resul Serdar reports from Tehran, Iran. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Iran #Tehran #USIranTensions #USStrikes #Diplomacy #CivilianImpact #AliKhamenei #NationalMourning #MiddleEast #AlJazeeraEnglish

A Most Excellent Victory, Sir

I know the usual refrain is what if this was a Democratic president... but actually this goes beyond that. This really is WHAT IF THIS WAS ANY PRESIDENT BUT TRUMP?The foreign policy community, the blob, the bipartisan collection of arms dealers, former generals, spooks, ex spooks, journalist assets, Harvard educated State Department psychos, tough guy politicians, corrupt think tanks, and all their easily manipulated (willing to be) journalists would be having an absolute shit fit. Ted Koppel would start a new nightly TV show.Since the signing of the interim agreement last week, the Americans have said that money will be released to Iran as the country hits certain benchmarks – that the US will unfreeze certain funds and give access to the international banking system and international markets.But what has happened over the last 24-48 hours has been hugely significant because it is a reversal of US policy – sanctions on the Iranian oil industry.For many, many years, the Iranians managed to sell the oil despite the sanctions, but at a huge discount. That’s because countries were concerned about being on the wrong side of US sanctions.Now, Iran can sell the oil at full price, which will bring hundreds of millions of dollars into the Iranian economy. This is a huge change, but the Americans insist the Iranians still have to meet those benchmarks if other sanctions are to be lifted.I know you don't have to hand it to Trump, but managing to pull off effectively surrendering to Iran without Lindsey Graham personally leading an armed coup against him requires skills of some sort.