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When Missiles Speak Louder Than Diplomacy
Some moments in history feel unreal while they’re happening. Headlines move fast. Statements get sharper. Markets react. Social media explodes. And somewhere in the middle of it all, the world quietly holds its breath.
By Amanullahabout 2 hours ago in The Swamp
Parallel Protests
I haven't written for quite some time, but I have A LOT of thoughts about yesterday's protest rally against our government's involvement and complicity in America's war on Iran, on the harbourside of my home city Bristol, and I need to put them somewhere. My gorgeous girlfriend is always a loving and listening ear and sharing it all with her will always be a healthy and happy way of processing the mental and emotional weight, but getting it straight in my brain to share means writing it all down in straight lines, so, here we are and thanks for being here.
By Steph Coleabout 3 hours ago in The Swamp
Reflection on a Twitter User Politicizing My Poem
"No! He is in the White House." She called herself “Liberty-Debbie” on Twitter. But there was nothing liberating about her comments.
By Dean Traylor2 days ago in The Swamp
How a Local Green Candidate Disrupted Labour’s Election Strategy. AI-Generated.
The recent UK general election delivered a clear victory for the Labour Party under the leadership of Keir Starmer. Yet beneath the headline result, smaller political movements made gains that may shape British politics in the coming years. Among them was the Green Party of England and Wales, which expanded its presence and influence in several constituencies.
By Saad 3 days ago in The Swamp
Why are Afghanistan and Pakistan fighting?
Residents of Kabul's District 6 were awakened abruptly on Thursday night by the sound of an explosion that shook their homes. They rushed out in the street and heard jets flying overhead.
By Ibrahim Shah 3 days ago in The Swamp
Bill Clinton Tells Lawmakers He “Did Nothing Wrong” in Testimony About Jeffrey Epstein. AI-Generated.
Former President Bill Clinton told US lawmakers that he “saw nothing” and “did nothing wrong” in relation to his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
By Saad 4 days ago in The Swamp
Pakistan’s Defense Minister Declares ‘Open War’ After Latest Border Clashes With Taliban. AI-Generated.
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated sharply after Pakistan’s defense minister described the latest cross-border fighting as “open war.” The statement follows days of airstrikes, mortar fire, and military operations along the long and disputed frontier separating the two countries.
By Saad 4 days ago in The Swamp
Labour Minister: We Are Back to The Future.
I have often thought that Russia being bogged down in Ukraine making incremental gains against a stubborn Ukraine defence is similar to when Japan was bogged down in China before the Second World War fighting the Chinese Nationalist forces for little gain. Yes, the Japanese like Russia now made some gains in captured territory. But at a huge cost to both sides like Russia and Ukraine now. In that respect history is repeating itself where another country invades and expects a victory to be in the enemy capital very soon, much like how US forces captured Baghdad in 2003. However, for Japan in China then and for Russia in Ukraine now that didn't/hasn't happened. Both Japan in China then and Russia in Ukraine now ended up in a slog fest with total victory out of sight.
By Nicholas Bishop5 days ago in The Swamp
What could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenarios
For weeks, Washington has been building up its forces in the Middle East - and now looks set to assemble more air power in the region than at any time since the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
By Ibrahim Shah 5 days ago in The Swamp
U.S. National Security Strategy (General Framework)
Here’s an overview of the United States’ national security policy and strategy toward Pakistan, Greenland, and Venezuela under the current (2025-26) administration — based on official strategy documents and reporting on major developments.
By Ibrahim Shah 6 days ago in The Swamp
German Chancellor Warns of Trade Imbalance with China During First Beijing Visit. AI-Generated.
Introduction During his first official visit to Beijing, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz raised concerns about a growing trade imbalance between Germany and China. Speaking after talks with Chinese leaders, Merz described the widening gap in trade as “not healthy” and called for efforts to reduce the deficit.
By Saad 6 days ago in The Swamp
What resources does Venezuela have — apart from the world’s most oil?
Largest known oil reserves Venezuela has the world’s largest proven oil reserves, estimated at 303 billion barrels as of 2023, more than five times the amount the United States has, which is 55.25 billion barrels.
By Ibrahim Shah 6 days ago in The Swamp