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Ukrainian Buzarov and Russian Buzgalin on the Conflict in Ukraine

In an interview recorded on Feb. 23rd, Buzarov says the Russians have invaded and violated Ukrainian sovereignty. Buzgalin says the people of Donbass have a right to independence if they choose, but a peace movement should be built to oppose the oligarchs and bureaucrats on all sides who are inflaming the situation for profits.

Central & Eastern Europe, Russia

What is the Way Forward for the Ukrainian People in the Midst of International Tensions? – Andrey Buzarov pt 2/2

This interview was conducted on February 20th, one day before Russia recognized Donetsk and Luhansk. Much has been said about the ongoing global conflict between American imperialism and the Russian bear, which appears to have awoken from its long winter slumber. Global public opinion has been bombarded with a slew of misinformation and misinterpretations based on the ideological biases of various media outlets. With massive propaganda exercises on both the Western and Russian sides, the information war has clearly reached a new high point. We appear to be witnessing a form of propaganda retaliation on the part of the Russians who were accused of wanting to invade and destabilize Ukraine in recent days. They are now accusing Ukraine of planning an attack on the country's two breakaway republics in the east. The big powers are treating Ukraine like a piece of garbage throughout this game. And no one is asking what the future of Ukrainian society should be. We all know that a full-fledged war is the worst-case scenario. But what are the alternatives? Can the powers that be in Russia, the United States, and Ukraine actually prevent war? Is it possible to reach some minimum agreements? Who is most interested in maintaining tensions and who is most interested in peace?

Central & Eastern Europe, Russia

Massive Escalation in Donbas or a New Propaganda Campaign? – Andrey Buzarov pt 1/2

This interview was conducted on February 19th, two days before Russia recognized Donetsk and Luhansk. In the midst of the escalating tensions in and around Ukraine, the hosts of "On the barricades" have invited a special guest who is a political scientist, security analyst, and academic currently residing in Kiev. Andrey Buzarov is originally from Donyetsk, and he not only shares his expertise and comments on current events, but he also provides an insightful perspective of someone who is on the ground in Kiev and has relatives living in East Ukraine. Maria Cernat and Boyan Stanislavski speak with Andrey about the events of the last 72 hours, which appear to show that another massive escalation is taking place. Is this just another propaganda exercise this time on the part of the Russians? Is a Ukrainian invasion of the breakaway republics really a threat? What do Ukrainian politicians hope for? Is Zelensky's game as clever as it appears? Are there any negotiations going on behind closed doors? How does the sudden escalation of tensions affect Ukrainian society?

Central & Eastern Europe, Russia, U.S. Politics

What U.S. Foreign Policy and Pro Wrestling Have in Common – Paul Jay

On the Last Minute Wrestling podcast, Paul Jay discusses the situation in Ukraine and his film “Hitman Hart, Wrestling with Shadows”.

Central & Eastern Europe, Russia

Part 2: A Progressive Russian on Ukraine – Aleksandr Buzgalin

In part two of a two-part interview, Buzgalin continues his analysis of Russian attitudes towards Ukraine. Aleksandr Buzgalin joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.

Central & Eastern Europe, Military-Industrial Complex, Russia

A Progressive Russian on Ukraine – Aleksandr Buzgalin pt 1/2

Tension and fear of the 'other' is very profitable for the rulings circles in the U.S., Russia and Ukraine. Prof. Buzgalin joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.

Military-Industrial Complex, U.S. Politics

Resource Limits to American Capitalism & The Predator State Today

James K. Galbraith discusses the shift of US capitalism from an industrial state to what he calls a predator state: a finance-led, military-centered corporate republic that continues to prevail. To overcome it, he lays out what is needed to focus on employment, stability and adjustments to rising resource costs. Lynn Fries interviews Galbraith on GPEnewsdocs.

Workers & Unions

Mobilizing is Not Organizing – Jane McAlevey pt 5/8

Advocacy and mobilizing are directed at people who support your cause. Organizing is a strategic plan to win over workers who don’t agree. Jane McAlevey joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news

U.S. Politics

A Failed Coup Within a Failed Coup – Paul Jay

The riot on the Hill was not an insurrection, but it was the final violent act of a failed coup. But why is the role of Mitch McConnell and the National Association of Manufacturers not being examined? Paul Jay joins the By George podcast Pt3/3.

Middle East, USA

Biden Bows to the Saudis – Trita Parsi & Annelle Sheline

President Biden appears to have abandoned his pledge to withdraw all support for the Saudi war in Yemen. Annelle Sheline and Trita Parsi join Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.

Central & Eastern Europe, Geopolitics, USA

It’s Time to Roll Back NATO Itself – Larry Wilkerson

The U.S. is not defending democracy in the Ukraine. The insistence on NATO expansion is to keep Russia out of European markets and maintain U.S. dominance. Larry Wilkerson joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.

U.S. Politics

Ellsberg & Assange: Exposing Lies of the National Security State – Paul Jay

Ellsberg book 'Doomsday Machine' and Assange’s Wikileaks reveal the fabrications that underpin U.S. militarism. Paul Jay on the “By George” podcast (pt 2/3).

Central & Eastern Europe, Geopolitics, Russia

Do Russians Fear Sanctions and What is the Public Opinion? – Stanislav Byshok Pt 2

Stanislav Byshok explains the attitudes of the Russian public and the reactions of the Russian media to the growing tensions between Moscow and Washington over Ukraine. Byshok joins Boyan Stanislavski and Maria Cernat on the Barricade.

Central & Eastern Europe, Geopolitics, Military-Industrial Complex, Russia

Ukraine: Dangerous Dance of Military-Industrial Complex – Paul Jay

Great powers, especially the Americans, believe prestige and “strategic power,” in other words a pissing match, is worth sending other people’s kids to die for. This is a fight between the oligarchs on all sides. They will all find ways to make money out of the tension, even if they are playing with nuclear fire. Paul Jay joins George Clark on his podcast By George (pt 1/3).

Geopolitics, Russia

Russian Political Scientist: “The Russian Public has no Appetite for War” – Stanislav Byshok Pt 1

Stanislav Byshok will explain the attitudes of the Russian public and the reactions of the Russian media to the growing tensions between Moscow and Washington over Ukraine in a two-part conversation hosted by Maria Cernat and Boyan Stanislavski. Other aspects of the Russian perspective on recent events and processes are also being discussed.

Climate Change, Economy & Work

Nationalize Fossil Fuel to Fight Climate Change and Inflation – Bob Pollin

By purchasing controlling interest of the major American fossil fuel companies, the federal government can phase out fossil fuels, transition to sustainable energy, and enforce a lower price of oil which will alleviate inflationary pressures. Bob Pollin joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.

History, U.S. Politics

Why I am Opposed to the War in Vietnam – Martin Luther King

On April 30, 1967, Martin Luther King delivered an anti-Vietnam War speech at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Titled, Why I am Opposed to the War in Vietnam, King speaks out on America's involvement in the war connecting it to economic injustice and lack of moral standing.

Central & Eastern Europe, Geopolitics

Kazakhstani Chessboard – Part 2 – From Spontaneous Demos to Rampant Riots

What exactly happened last week in Kazakhstan? This is a question that many people have. Was this a genuine protest, or a western-led American jab in Russia's soft underbelly? Was this a working-class movement or yet another post-Soviet attempt at a color revolution? It appears that there was a little bit of everything. The context is one of deep contradictions in Kazakhstan's ruling class and society as a whole. Boyan Stanislavski and Maria Cernat carefully examine the chronology of last week's events in Kazakhstan, highlighting the most doubtful moments and carefully explaining what conclusions can be drawn based on facts that are now public record. The hosts of "On the Barricades" also mention some possibilities for which there is only circumstantial evidence and which cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt at this time.

Central & Eastern Europe, Geopolitics

Kazakhstani Chessboard – Part 1 – The Setting

Were the events in Kazakhstan a popular workers uprising, a "Colored Revolution", or a manifestation of power struggles within the Kazakh establishment? Or all of the above? The Barricade's Boyan Stanislavski and Maria Cernat discuss the general political realities in Kazakhstan today, as well as the fundamental premises for such violent events to have occurred.

Economy & Work, U.S. Politics

In 2020, Trump Propped Up His Rural Vote with Massive Subsidies to Agribusiness – Tom Ferguson Pt 4/4

The Trump administration engineered one of the most remarkable agricultural political business cycles in American history. Tom Ferguson joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.

Climate Change, Economy & Work

Fossil Fuel and Private Equity Love Trump – Thomas Ferguson Pt 3/4

Big oil, coal and parasitical private equity corps highly favored Trump and the GOP in 2020 - and likely will again. Thomas Ferguson joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.

U.S. Politics

Jan 6th: The Real Threat is Christian Nationalism in the Military – Mikey Weinstein

The events of Jan 6th were the last gasp of a failed Trump coup, fuelled by the power of Christian extremists in the military and Congress. Their objective is a form of Christian authoritarianism, and they are planning for an open fight in 2024 or sooner. Mikey Weinstein of the Military Religious Freedom Foundation joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.

Climate Change, USA

Native Hawaiians Fight US Navy for Polluting Island’s Water

Under the cover of pre-dawn darkness, Native Hawaiians surprised the gates of the US Navy Command with a civil disobedience action over the Red Hill fuel leak. Empire Files producer Mike Prysner was on the ground.

Asia, China, Geopolitics, U.S. Politics

Is Biden Risking War by Pushing Taiwan Independence? – Larry Wilkerson

With Biden increasingly treating Taiwan as an independent country, is he provoking a military response from China that could go nuclear? Larry Wilkerson joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.

Climate Change

Carl Sagan testifying before Congress in 1985 on climate change

Witnesses testified on how the greenhouse effect will change the global climate system and possible solutions.”

Chile, South & Central America

Burying Neoliberalism in Chile

Gabriel Boric was elected president of Chile on December 20th - probably the most leftist president Chile has elected since Salvador Allende in 1970. Boric promised that while Chile was neoliberalism's birthplace under Dictator Pinochet, it will now be neoliberalism's burial place as well. Patricio Zamorano, a Chilean political analyst and director of the Council on Hemispheric Affairs (COHA.org) talks about what we can expect from a Boric presidency.

Economy & Work, Environment, U.S. Politics, Workers & Unions

theAnalysis.news in 2022 – Paul Jay

Paul Jay on 'theatre of the absurd democracy', and organizing for a vibrant peoples' movement as the focus for theAnalysis.news in the coming year.

Geopolitics, Russia

Why is Biden Pushing Putin on Ukraine? – Larry Wilkerson

Putin is asking NATO not to expand into Ukraine. Is it an unreasonable demand? Col. Lawrence Wilkerson joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.

Economy & Work, U.S. Politics

In 2020, Elites Bailed on Trump, Not on Republican Party – Tom Ferguson Pt 2/4

By Jan 6th events, the majority of corporate America wanted Trump gone, but money continued to flow to GOP. Tom Ferguson joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.

History, Military-Industrial Complex, Nuclear Arms Policy, U.S. Politics

Nuclear War is the Most Urgent Threat – Andrew Cockburn pt 2/2

While climate change is an existential threat, the more immediate danger is nuclear war which would end human life on earth. Both must be averted. Andrew Cockburn joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news

South & Central America

Honduras: The End of the Nightmare?

The election of the leftist Xiomara Castro as Honduras's first female president means a significant rupture with the country's recent right-wing - even fascist - past, says Center for the Americas director Laura Carlsen. However, whether Castro will be allowed to actually govern is another question, given that the state is deeply embedded in corruption and drug trafficking.

Economy & Work, Geopolitics, History

The Making of Global Capitalism with Leo Panitch

On the first anniversary of the death of our dear friend Leo Panitch, we republish this 2015 interview with Leo by Chris Hedges.

China, Economy & Work, History, Military-Industrial Complex, Nuclear Arms Policy, U.S. Politics

Risking Apocalypse for the Spoils of War – Andrew Cockburn pt 1/2

More than effective weapons, geopolitics or national defense, profit and massive budgets drive U.S. military and nuclear weapons spending. Andrew Cockburn joins Paul Jay to discuss his new book “Spoils of War”.

Covid-19, U.S. Politics

A Perfect Storm for Democrats in 2022 – Tom Ferguson Pt 1/4

Analysis of voters in the 2016 elections indicates that Covid and political money will lead to many lost Democratic seats in 2022. Political scientist Tom Ferguson joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.

Climate Change

Honest Government Ad | Hung Parliament

The Australien Government has made an ad about Hung Parliaments and its surprisingly honest and informative.

China, U.S. Politics

Julian Assange & the National Security State | Interview with Paul Jay – Part 2

In this second part of the interview series with filmmaker and journalist Paul Jay, they assess Biden’s foreign policy since taking office. They also explore whether the fight for press freedom will continue if Julian Assange is extradited to the U.S., and why the national security state continues to pursue him despite the serious consequences for press freedom.

Geopolitics, History, U.S. Politics

Mini Doc: Gore Vidal’s History of the National Security State

When Julian Assange was arrested, he was holding up a copy of Paul Jay’s book, "Gore Vidal’s History of the National Security State.” This mini-documentary is the original 2005 interview with Vidal, upon which the book is based. We republish it now as a way of protesting the persecution of Assange and the threat to what’s left of press freedom in the United States.

Economy & Work, U.S. Politics, Workers & Unions

Is the U$A a Democracy? with Tom Ferguson

Tom Ferguson, a leading expert on money and politics, weighs in on how much democracy is there with so much wealth and power in so few hands. Tom joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.

Central & Eastern Europe, Russia, USA

Ukraine and the Battle of the Oligarchs – pt 2/2

The panel discusses how the oligarchs on all sides of the confrontation use nationalism to push their agendas. Does Eastern Europe consider Russia a threat? Boyan Stanislavski and Maria Cernat join Paul Jay for a collaboration on theAnalysis.news and the Barricade.

Central & Eastern Europe, Russia, U.S. Politics

Why Are Tensions Rising in Ukraine? – pt 1/2

Biden is threatening severe sanctions claiming Russia is getting ready to invade Ukraine. Russia says NATO expansion is a threat and Ukraine is provoking a confrontation. East European journalists Maria Cernat and Boyan Stanislavski join Paul Jay in a collaboration between “The Barricade” and theAnalysis.news.

Law & Justice, U.S. Politics, Western Europe

Can we save Assange? We will not give up! Abby Martin, Snowden, Chomsky & others speak out!

In this video, acTVism compiled past statements by leading intellectuals, journalists, whistleblowers, etc. that provide context to the Assange case and also warn of the consequences that the extradition of Assange will have on democracy. These statements were made before a British court ruled in favor of the U.S. to extradite Assange.

Big Tech, China, Nuclear Arms Policy, U.S. Politics

YouTube Censorship & the Threat of Nuclear War With Paul Jay

In this episode of The Source, Zain Raza talks with filmmaker and journalist Paul Jay about YouTube censorship and the threat of nuclear war. In addition, we talk about the growing threat of war with China and why militarization is on the rise around the world.

Health & Education, Reality Asserts Itself, Workers & Unions

Hard Bargaining in Las Vegas Hospitals – Jane McAlevey pt 4/8

The story of big open bargaining and revitalizing the nurses union in Las Vegas. Jane McAlevey joins Paul Jay on Reality Asserts Itself.

Central & Eastern Europe, Russia, USA

Russia’s ‘imminent’ invasion of Ukraine or a slow ‘annexation’ of Donbass?

Despite widespread speculation, a shooting war between Ukraine and Russia is highly unlikely. The ‘annexation’ of the breakaway republics is on the horizon.

The media all over the world, most notably in Europe and North America, has been attempting to persuade the public in recent weeks that Russia is about to invade Ukraine. However, there are a number of reasonable doubts about this interpretation.

China, Climate Change, Military-Industrial Complex, U.S. Politics, Workers & Unions

ICEBERG AHEAD

Andrew van Wagner interviews Paul Jay on nuclear weapons, the media, and climate crisis.

Canada, History, Military-Industrial Complex, USA

Canadian Profits and Nuclear Armageddon Pt 1

In spite of self-righteous posturing as a peaceful nation, the Canadian military-industrial complex helped develop and fuel nuclear weapons. Yves Engler, author of “Stand on Guard for Whom?” joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.

Climate Change, Reality Asserts Itself, Workers & Unions

Organizing for Power – Jane McAlevey pt 3/8

Workers must face up to race to unite the class. Fighting for a just transition, the workers' movement is critical to any chance of having an effective climate policy. Organizer Jane McAlevey joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.

Cuba, South & Central America, U.S. Politics

The War on Cuba Episode 4

Cuban journalist Liz Oliva Fernández investigates the mysterious health incidents reported by U.S. diplomatic personnel in Havana in 2017. The incidents — characterized as “sonic attacks,” “microwave attacks” and the “Havana Syndrome” — led to the shuttering of the U.S. Embassy and opened the doors to a barrage of devastating sanctions imposed by Trump and maintained by Biden. Liz interviews scientists from both countries who dismantle the theory that U.S. personnel were attacked. She shows how major media outlets fanned the flames of hysteria and speaks with the Cuban families separated by the near total closure of U.S. consular services.

Climate Change, Environment, Reality Asserts Itself, Workers & Unions

Respecting the Genius of Ordinary People – Jane McAlevey pt 2/8

From Nicaragua to Tennessee, learning how to organize to win the right to dignity. The organizers' organizer, Jane McAlevey on Reality Asserts Itself with Paul Jay.

Climate Change, Environment

We need to talk about Honesty | with Greta Thunberg

Giordano from Juice Media interviews Greta Thunberg about why there is hope in being brutally honest about the climate crisis.

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