CounterCurrents: Hillary Clinton – A Specter Haunting The Entire World, What Is NATO — Really?, NATO Summit Plans Escalation Against Russia In Eastern Europe, Middle East,

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NATO Summit Plans Escalation Against Russia In Eastern Europe, Middle East
by Alex Lantier 

http://www.countercurrents.org/2016/07/11/nato-summit-plans-escalation-against-russia-in-eastern-europe-middle-east/


On Saturday, the second and final day of the NATO summit in Warsaw, NATO officials and heads of state approved a major military escalation in Eastern Europe and continuing deployments to Afghanistan. These initiatives, together with expanded NATO military cooperation with former Soviet republics, including Georgia and Ukraine, are all aimed at encircling and preparing for war against Russia.


What Is NATO — Really?
by Eric Zuesse 

http://www.countercurrents.org/2016/07/11/what-is-nato-really/

The NATO Treaty, therefore, is, from its inception, a Treaty against Russia. It is not really — and never was — a treaty against communism. The alliance’s ideological excuse doesn’t hold, and never was anything more than propaganda for a military alliance of America and its allies, against Russia and its allies. 

The Burhan Tsunami!
by Mohammad Ashraf 

http://www.countercurrents.org/2016/07/11/the-burhan-tsunami/


The killing of technocrat turned militant from Tral, Burhan Muzaffar Wani has generated a Tsunami which may ultimately engulf the entire sub-continent

Stop The Senseless Killing In Kashmir
Press Release

http://www.countercurrents.org/2016/07/11/stop-the-senseless-killing-in-kashmir/

Coordination of Democratic Rights Organizations, (CDRO), expresses grave concern at the situation in Kashmir which has seen the death of 23 people and injuries to more than 300 persons over the last three days at the hands of Police and the Para military forces.

Is Burhan Haunting Indian Governance From His Grave?
by Yasir Altaf Zargar 

http://www.countercurrents.org/2016/07/11/is-burhan-haunting-indian-governance-from-his-grave/


Burhan’s native town, which is a remote area of south Kashmir, 40 km away from summer capital Srinagar, a place often claimed as hot bed for militants, amid curfew witnessed a massive rush of people from every part of Kashmir. More than 2 lakh mourners in long chains came to “Tral” to attend the funeral of their role model. Many came to this southern part of Kashmir to catch glimpse of their hero. Not only were the Muslims present in the funeral, but also were Sikhs. People on social networking portals shared pictures, in which a Sikh was mourning the death of burhan.


Kashmir: Fiddling With Demography     
by Abdul Majid Zargar 

http://www.countercurrents.org/2016/07/11/kashmir-fiddling-with-demography/

The change of demographic character of the J&K State has always been a cherished dream of RSS-BJP. The plan of action was set in motion in 1947 itself when half a million Muslims in Jammu were annihilated with the assistance of Indian army & Congress leaders like Sardar patel .Encouraged by the non-action of the then State Govt to punish  the marauders, it has been on prowl since then to suggest this way or that way to change the demographic character of whole state. Statement of many RSS leaders to settle around non state subjects and  million soldiers in the valley is a clear proof of their thinking & strategy, if any is needed. The redemption of their dream has now been made    easy by BJP ascending to power in the State courtesy a helping hand extended by PDP.

Legalized Murder And The Politics Of Terror
by Chris Hedges 

http://www.countercurrents.org/2016/07/11/legalized-murder-and-the-politics-of-terror/

Police officers carry out random acts of legalized murder against poor people of color not because they are racist, although they may be, or even because they are rogue cops, but because impoverished urban communities have evolved into miniature police states.

Hillary Clinton – A Specter Haunting The Entire World
by Dr Ludwig Watzal 

http://www.countercurrents.org/2016/07/11/hillary-clinton-a-specter-haunting-the-entire-world/

The Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, still gets high marks at least in Europe, compared to the Republican candidate Donald Trump, demonized by corporate media because of his outlandish remarks about Muslims, women, the wall with Mexico, and other bizarre statements he had made. Despite Trump’s crude political opinions, he has many followers among predominantly white Americans. He portrays himself as a valiant campaigner against the Washington set that, as he sees it, stands for corruption and wickedness. He can be considered a wild maverick.

US Elections Cry Out For Reform!
by John Scales Avery

http://www.countercurrents.org/2016/07/11/us-elections-cry-out-for-reform/

As many observers around the world have pointed out, the United States is no longer a true democracy. It is an oligarchy. The US government ignores the safety, wishes and needs of  the majority of its citizens, and instead makes decisions which will bring profit to enormous corporations, or satisfy the wishes of powerful lobbies.

The Brexit Verdict: Failure Of The Idea Of Common Markets
by T Navin 

http://www.countercurrents.org/2016/07/11/the-brexit-verdict-failure-of-the-idea-of-common-markets/

The Brexit verdict brings out the weakness of the concept of European Union. It raises questions whether integration based on the concept of common markets and free flow of capital and goods, services and people can be transformative for all the social classes. Whether integration based on supremacy of finance capital and markets and designed at promoting their profitability at the cost welfare of the working poor sustain this integration for longer.

Come China Come: Let’s Have The Dragon-Lion Dance !
by Nilantha Ilangamuwa

http://www.countercurrents.org/2016/07/11/come-china-come-lets-have-the-dragon-lion-dance/

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is here in Colombo on a two day official visit. It has been very interesting and a pinking diplomatic relationship that  Sri Lanka as a sovereign nation  has developed since the ancient times with the Republic. Whatever may the recorded history placed before us be, one thing is certain and that is that  China has played a significant role in internal affairs of    Sri Lanka.


Towards Recognition And Identity:  The Plight Of Transsexuals in Kerala
by Dr Sunil Kumar K 

http://www.countercurrents.org/2016/07/11/towards-recognition-and-identity-the-plight-of-transsexuals-in-kerala/

The allegations came recently in newspapers that two transsexuals are brutally attacked by the police in Kochi. This is the current situation of transgender life in Kerala albeit the existence of the transgender policy the state triumphs. 


Innocent Blood Again Spilled In Kandhamal
Press Release

http://www.countercurrents.org/2016/07/11/innocent-blood-again-spilled-in-kandhamal/

People’s Union for Civil Liberties expresses its deep concern at the recent killings of five innocent people in Kandhamal district by the paramilitary forces. The victims are from the Adivasi and dalit communities.  Among the killed are one man, three women and a two year old child.  No words of condemnation would be enough to censure this inhuman act by the very state whose primary responsibility is to protect the lives and liberties of its citizens.