September, 2021

• 27 September

  Russia intensifies Idlib attacks ahead of summit with Turkey, Iran on Syria

  

  Some believe that the Russian escalation in Syria’s Idlib is either a prelude to a major assault or a means of increasing pressure on Turkey. Since early September, Russia has been stepping up its military attacks and airstrikes in Syria’s northwestern province of Idlib and its surroundings. Russian President Vladimir …

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• 27 September

  Turkish lira drops to near record lows after Central Bank trims policy rate

  

  The move came following pressure from the Turkish president. Ceding to pressure from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey’s central bank trimmed its policy rate by 100 basis points to 18% on Thursday, in an apparent bid to stimulate the economy in the midst of high inflation and mounting popular discontent …

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• 27 September

  Chinese authorities say cryptocurrency-related businesses illegal, urge exit of cryptocurrency mining

  The Chinese authorities said on Friday that all cryptocurrency-related businesses are illegal and they urge the exit of cryptocurrency mining projects, as the country doubles down efforts on virtual currency regulation to fend off financial risks and facilitate improvement of the industrial structure for reaching carbon peak and neutrality goals. …

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• 27 September

  Chinese Official Calls For Upgrade to Nationwide Security Network

  A top Chinese law enforcement official has called on police and local governments to step up their use of big data, artificial intelligence, and networked security cameras to stem potential social unrest in times of “growing uncertainty.” Chen Yixin, secretary general of the ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s political and …

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• 27 September

  Clear Away The Hype: The US And Australia Signed A Nuclear Arms Deal, Simple As That – OpEd

  On September 15, 2021, the heads of government of Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States announced the formation of AUKUS, “a new enhanced trilateral security partnership” between these three countries. Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson joined U.S. President Joe Biden to “preserve …

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• 27 September

  Ralph Nader: Teach Youngsters About Corporatism’s Harms – OpEd

  If you think elementary, middle, and high school students know too little history, geography, and government, try asking them about the corporations that command so many hours of their day, their attention, what they consume, and their personal horizons. Howard Zinn published A Young People’s History of the United States …

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• 27 September

  China’s Power Producers Face Bankruptcy Threat – Analysis

  China’s coal-fired power plants are facing the threat of bankruptcy as a result of government policies and soaring prices for coal, industry groups say. On Sept. 11, the South China Morning Post reported that companies in the power sector had petitioned authorities for increases in electricity rates to stem losses …

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• 27 September

  Pakistan Nuclear Program For Peaceful Purposes – OpEd

  Recently, Pakistan has showcased its achievements in the peaceful uses of nuclear technology at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) headquarters in Vienna. Pakistan presented its achievements in diverse fields such as power generation, health, agriculture, industry and environmental protection. Chairman of the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) Muhammad Naeem …

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• 27 September

  Tehrik-E-Taliban Pakistan And Its Relations With Afghan Taliban – Analysis

  To understand the interesting relationship between the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), also known as Pakistani Taliban, and the Afghan Taliban, one must peep into history to see how the linkages developed and why the Afghan Taliban are not responding in equal measure to Pakistan’s repeated appeals to take conclusive action against …

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• 27 September

  The AP Interview: Don’t isolate the Taliban, Pakistan urges

  

  Be realistic. Show patience. Engage. And above all, don’t isolate. Those are the pillars of an approach emerging in Pakistan to deal with the fledgling government that is suddenly running the country next door once again — Afghanistan’s resurgent, often-volatile Taliban. Pakistan’s government is proposing that the international community develop …

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