America's treasure and countless lives lost in pursuit of world dominance - 6.26.2026

America is not the leader of the world, nor should it act as the world's policeman. For more than seven decades, Washington has repeatedly pursued regime change—from Korea and Vietnam to Iran, Guatemala, Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Palestine and beyond—with promises of freedom and democracy. The results have too often been catastrophic: millions of lives lost, entire societies destabilized, and hatred that continues to fuel conflict.

These interventions have squandered an estimated $6–8 trillion in taxpayer dollars, with even higher long-term costs once veterans' care and interest on war borrowing are included. The human toll has been immeasurable, with millions killed, wounded, displaced, or forced to flee their homes.

Meanwhile, America's own democracy has weakened under the weight of endless wars, soaring national debt, political polarization, decaying infrastructure, and declining public trust in government. Instead of rebuilding our own nation, we have too often tried to remake others.

True leadership is not measured by military dominance or imposed regime change. It is earned through diplomacy, respect for international law, cooperation with allies, and the example of a healthy democracy at home. It is time to abandon the illusion that America can or should dictate the political future of other nations and instead focus on restoring justice, accountability, and democracy within our own borders.

Grotesque Torture in Israeli Prisons - 6.25.2026

The recent case involving Palestinian journalist MUJAHID BANI MUFLEH raises grave concerns about the treatment of detainees in Israeli custody and the use of administrative detention without charge. According to reports, BANI MUFLEH released images showing stark physical deterioration after six months in detention, during which he alleges starvation, abuse, and denial of adequate medical care. Shortly after his release, he suffered a severe brain hemorrhage requiring part of his skull to be removed.

At the same time, violence continues in the occupied West Bank, including the killing of a 29-year-old Palestinian man during an Israeli raid in Al-Yamoun, near Jenin. Taken together, these incidents deepen urgent questions about accountability, civilian protection, and compliance with international legal standards.

Separately, the reinstatement of Professor SANG HEA KIL by SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY following her dismissal for pro-Palestinian activism highlights ongoing tensions around academic freedom and free expression on U.S. campuses. An arbitrator found her termination excessive and disproportionate, underscoring concerns about the limits placed on political speech in educational institutions.

These developments demand transparent investigation, respect for due process, and equal protection of fundamental rights for all individuals.

End Weapons sales to Israel - 6.25.2026

Israeli militants in Gaza and Lebanon are continuing to cause immense human suffering and raising grave concerns about violations of international law.

The killing of civilians, including children, journalists, and humanitarian workers, continues while ceasefire agreements are repeatedly undermined. Reports of a 12-year-old child killed in Gaza and civilians killed in southern Lebanon illustrate the devastating human cost of this ongoing genocide.

The occupation of additional territory, in Gaza and southern Lebanon , and continued military escalation, and failure to protect civilians threaten any hope of a just and lasting peace. Every civilian life—Palestinian, Lebanese, or Israeli—has equal value and deserves protection.

The United States, Europe, the United Nations, and the international community must demand an immediate ceasefire, unrestricted humanitarian access, accountability for violations of international law, and a negotiated end to the ongoing genocide.

All Americans and our European partners must demand an end to weapons sales to Israel and support the installation of defensive systems (iron domes) to protect civilians in Gaza and Lebanon, signaling that all people, especially children, have equal value.

Prairieland Nine - 6.25.2026

The sentencing of the PRAIRIELAND NINE, Texas ICE protesters, to potential prison terms of up to 100 years represents a grave injustice and raises urgent questions about proportionality, due process, and political targeting in the criminal legal system. while peaceful protest is a protected democratic right, these defendants now face extraordinarily severe penalties that appear designed to deter dissent rather than deliver justice.

By contrast, many individuals involved in JAN 6 who attacked law enforcement officers and the U,S. capitol have received pardons or significantly reduced consequences, fueling concerns about a stark double standard under TRUMP-era political influence.

this disparity undermines public confidence in equal justice under the law. regardless of political affiliation, the principle should remain consistent: violence against law enforcement is unacceptable, and nonviolent protest should not be met with excessive punishment.

the united states must ensure that accountability is applied evenly, not shaped by political convenience or ideology.

Mamdani-Endorsed Progressives Sweep New York House Primaries - 6.25.2026

The sweeping victories of Mamdani-endorsed progressives in New York's House primaries send a powerful message: growing numbers of Americans are demanding a foreign policy rooted in human rights, justice, and accountability.

Many voters are increasingly disturbed by the immense suffering of Palestinian and Lebanese civilians, especially children, in the ongoing conflict. They reject unconditional support for policies that contribute to civilian deaths and widespread destruction. The election results suggest that calls for Palestinian rights and for a reassessment of U.S. military and economic aid to Israel are gaining momentum.

This shift is not limited to the United States. Across Europe and around the world, citizens are demanding an end to policies that fuel war and prolong human suffering. They want diplomacy, humanitarian assistance, and respect for international law to replace endless violence.

The New York primary results may represent more than a local political victory. They may signal a broader movement demanding peace, justice, and equal human rights for all people in the region.

BREXIT: A decade of broken promises - 6.25.2026

Ten years after Brexit, Britain is still paying the price for one of the most consequential political mistakes in modern European history. As discussed by guests on Amanpour & Co., promises of greater prosperity, sovereignty, and economic strength have largely failed to materialize. Instead, Brexit has brought slower economic growth, labor shortages, trade barriers, reduced investment, and diminished influence on the world stage.

The Brexit campaign was fueled by misinformation, fear of immigrants, and unrealistic promises that leaving the European Union would solve Britain's problems. It did not. Ordinary workers, farmers, businesses, students, and consumers have borne the costs while political leaders who championed Brexit largely escaped accountability.

Brexit should serve as a warning to democracies everywhere. Nationalism and scapegoating may win elections, but they rarely solve complex economic and social challenges. Prosperity in the 21st century depends on cooperation, not isolation; on building bridges, not walls.

Ten years later, the verdict is increasingly clear: Brexit weakened Britain economically, politically, and diplomatically. The lesson should not be forgotten.

The brave abandoned women of Afghanistan - 6.25.2026

While the world's attention shifts from one crisis to another, the women of Afghanistan continue to endure one of the most systematic assaults on human rights in modern history. Under Taliban rule, women and girls have been stripped of education, employment, freedom of movement, and even the basic right to participate in public life.

Yet amid this oppression, courageous Afghan women continue to resist. Some run small businesses, support their families, educate children in secret, and preserve hope in the face of fear. Their resilience is extraordinary, but courage alone cannot substitute for international solidarity.

The world promised not to abandon Afghan women. Yet too many governments have normalized relations with the Taliban while millions of women remain trapped under what many human rights advocates describe as gender apartheid. Silence and indifference only embolden oppression.

Democratic nations, international organizations, and human rights advocates must renew pressure on the Taliban, support Afghan women-led enterprises, expand refugee protections, and ensure that Afghan women's voices are heard.

History will judge not only those who imposed these restrictions but also those who stood by and did nothing. The brave women of Afghanistan deserve more than admiration—they deserve action.