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A War for Oil: Economist Michael Hudson on U.S. Quest to Control the World's Oil Trade
Economist Michael Hudson argues that US foreign policy, particularly actions against Iran and Russia, is fundamentally driven by a decades-long strategy to control global oil trade and maintain dollar hegemony, not by stated concerns like nuclear proliferation or democracy.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 9, 2026
A Democracy Now report details escalating tensions surrounding ICE operations in the US, controversial US foreign policy moves regarding Venezuela and Greenland, and ongoing global conflicts, highlighting a disregard for international law and domestic accountability.
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