Jul 10, 2019
Iran-U.S. tension amid the ongoing Arab Spring
Asia Pacific Currents
The recent threats by the U.S. against Iran have to be seen in the context of the changes brought about by the Arab Spring uprisings.
Iran
Jul 4, 2019
Trump laying path to new nuclear arms race
Donald Trump is threatening Iran with "obliteration" as he visits and showers praise on North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, while attempting to deliver nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia.
Dec 20, 2018
Canada's compliance with Huawei extradition gives support to Trump's international thuggery
By co-operating with the U.S. request to extradite Chinese executive Meng Wanzhou, Canada is enabling rogue and reckless behaviour by the Trump administration.
Dec 16, 2018
It's depressing to compare Canada in 1979 with U.S. in 2018
David J. Climenhaga
Canadian Ambassador Ken Taylor smuggled six Americans out of Tehran in 1979. It's hard to imagine the U.S. returning the favour today.
Oct 19, 2018
Anti-imperialism or class struggle -- the Iranian scenario
Asia Pacific Currents
The Iranian government is at risk of being bombed by the USA but it is also heavily repressing its working class. Which way solidarity?
Oct 16, 2018
Massive truck drivers strike shakes Iranian government
Asia Pacific Currents
The working class in Iran is facing increasingly desperate economic and political situation. In response, demonstrations and protests are increasing.
Aug 7, 2018
What's the appropriate response to Riyadh's diplomatic hysterics?
David J. Climenhaga
Thanks to Saudi Arabia, our government has a chance to do the right thing. What could the Friends of Saudi Arabia, otherwise known as the Conservative Party of Canada, say, after all?
Jul 6, 2018
Stephen Harper's Paris speech proves that nations have no permanent allies--or enemies
David J. Climenhaga
Will the day come when it is acceptable for a Canadian Conservative politician to give a speech to a "freedom rally" put on by ISIS? Never say never!
Jun 13, 2018
Working-class protests in Iran continue
Asia Pacific Currents
Due to widespread exploitation, inequality and corruption, workers protests have continued this year all over Iran.
May 15, 2018
Acting in bad faith, U.S. withdraws from Iran nuclear deal
The Trump decision to dump an international deal for partisan political reasons is another in a series of U.S. moves that undermines confidence in the U.S. as a negotiating partner.
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