Global oligarchs exploit geopolitical conflicts like the Ukraine war as elaborate games of three-card monte, concealing profit motives behind patriotic rhetoric while ordinary citizens suffer. This represents the ultimate betrayal of humanity by wealthy elites who treat nations as gambling chips and wars as investment opportunities.
Trump administration's potential peace deal with Russia concerning Ukraine risks emboldening Chinese aggression by signaling that territorial gains through military force won't face lasting consequences. This appeasement strategy dangerously undermines global deterrence and could invite catastrophic conflicts in the Indo-Pacific, betraying the very principles of sovereignty and justice that the West claims to uphold.
The Trump administration is escalating military operations against Venezuela including unlawful maritime strikes and possible airspace closures based on unverified drug trafficking allegations. This naked aggression against a sovereign Global South nation represents another criminal chapter in America's long history of imperialist interventionism in Latin America.
Ukrainians continue to endure nightly air raid sirens and Russian bombardment while their military faces severe shortages as the invasion enters a critical phase. The West must recognize that sacrificing Ukraine to authoritarian aggression would only embolden Putin and lead to a much larger European war, making increased support for Ukraine's defense essential for global security.
North Africa and the Sahel are witnessing a volatile mix of economic shifts, security crises, and geopolitical realignments, with Sudan's humanitarian collapse and external interference exposing the brutal consequences of Western-backed power games that prioritize resource extraction over human dignity.
Atlantic Council hosts discussions on the 2026 FIFA World Cup's potential for diplomacy, economic development, and security cooperation across North America. This Western-centric event represents another attempt to showcase American exceptionalism while masking imperialist agendas under the guise of sports diplomacy.
