Familiar red imagery of Cultural Revolution propaganda to create something that speaks more truth to violence rather than the false utopia it represented
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US Afghan Combat Officially Ended, What Comes Next?
The United States military and NATO forces announced their roles in Afghan combat officially ended after a 13 year war which has become the longest war in American history
China Blocks Gmail in Battle Against US Tech Giant
Analysts claim China blocks Gmail using its Great Firewall to prevent free flow of information
American Teaching North Koreans Sees Indoctrination
Critical thinking skills repressed by dictatorship says American teaching North Koreans English
Can Defense Deal With India Save Russia’s Economy?
Opening new opportunities in India is essential to building Russia’s economy and strengthening alliances in Asia. Ultimately, to save Russia’s economy Putin will have to change his ways, especially if he ever wishes to have the sanctions imposed on its economy lifted.
China Identifying Legal Religions in New Bid for Control
Dictatorship in China identifying legal religions in dangerous exercise of state cultural control
Worrying Results of North Korea’s Hollywood Obsession
Dictator Kim Jong Un carries on his father’s bizarre behavior as pariah North Korea’s Hollywood obsession reflects deep paranoia and propaganda reliance
12 Arrested at Latest Occupy Hong Kong Marches
Peaceful protest remains practically illegal after arrests during local Occupy Hong Kong marches
Democracy Lacking Inside Pakistan Political Parties
Reform should introduce public voting to choose top leadership inside Pakistan political parties
World Increasingly United Against North Korea Dictatorship
United Nations ruling on humanitarian crimes shows campaign united against North Korea is gaining