Author: Gary Wilson

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In the U.S.

Tariffs are a step toward military mobilization

May 2, 2025 Gary Wilson
The Trump administration’s April 2 “emergency” executive order reveals that military readiness and defense industrial capability — not merely economic protectionism — are the primary objectives. The administration has explicitly positioned these policies as necessary […]
Thepentagon
In the U.S.

The Billionaire-Military Complex

April 30, 2025 Gary Wilson
Military spending surges while domestic programs face the DOGE axe In case you didn’t notice, the only thing on Trump’s budget so far is military expansion. On April 7, Trump announced plans for a $1 […]
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Around the world

The camouflaged U.S. invasion of Panama

April 13, 2025 Gary Wilson
Panama’s opposition parties accused the U.S. of launching a “camouflaged invasion” amid escalating tensions over the U.S. military presence in the country. Following U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent visit, President Donald Trump confirmed troop […]
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In the U.S.

Trump’s escalating trade wars and military ambitions

April 10, 2025 Gary Wilson
Tariffs spike to 125% on China amidst market chaos On April 9, President Donald Trump escalated his trade war with new reciprocal tariffs but then, within hours, announced a reversal, suspending the new tariffs for […]
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In the U.S.

Against fascism: New book challenges Trump’s ‘populist’ label

April 3, 2025 Gary Wilson
You might clench your teeth just like I do when someone calls Donald Trump a populist. As the new book — “Against fascism: Reclaiming populism’s legacy for today’s class struggle” — points out, that’s using […]
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In the U.S.

Pentagon downplays Elon Musk visit for secret China war plans

March 23, 2025 Gary Wilson
In a rare public denial from the highest levels of government, the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and President Donald Trump all swiftly responded to reports that tech billionaire Elon Musk was scheduled to receive […]
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Around the world

European Court rules Ukraine guilty in Odessa massacre

March 20, 2025 Gary Wilson
On March 13, the European Court of Human Rights delivered a scathing ruling, holding Ukraine responsible in the massacre of scores of anti-Maidan activists in Odessa on May 2, 2014.  This ruling has received limited […]
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Around the world

U.S. financial warfare: Sanctions target Russia and China

March 2, 2025 Gary Wilson
Donald Trump may appear to conduct the White House as if it were part of “The Apprentice” television series — he’s rumored to have said “You’re fired” to Zelensky. His Secretary of Education is Linda […]
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China

AI for the people? How China’s AI development challenges U.S. big tech

February 17, 2025 Gary Wilson
The following text is based on a talk given by Gary Wilson at the “Deep Seek and the Challenge to U.S. Technological Hegemony” webinar on Feb. 16, hosted by the Friends of Socialist China and […]
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In the U.S.

Weaponizing the dollar: Trump’s tariff tactics as economic warfare

February 3, 2025 Gary Wilson
On Feb. 1, President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, signaling the start of a potential global trade war. Dubbed “Tariffs to Protect Americans,” the policy sets a 25% […]