TVWhoWhatWhy: Russ Baker on Afghanistan, Pakistan, Syria
WhoWhatWhy editor Russ Baker interviewed on drone strikes, strategy regarding the Taliban, policy towards Pakistan, and the situation in Syria.
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Syria: The Dangers of One-Sided Reporting
We keep getting reports of atrocities committed by the Syrian government. Those reports may well be accurate. But the truth is usually a bit more complicated in war zones. If news organizations don’t start adopting a higher standard for their reports, another Libyan-style intervention, complete with massive bombing and untold civilian casualties, may be inevitable.
Why We Can’t Stand Anyone CNN Likes
Fareed Zakaria, the favorite pundit of the Council on Foreign Relations, is bewildered that the Saudis aren’t more welcoming toward Arab Spring. And he loves George W. Bush’s love of freedom. Maybe this is why CNN ratings are at record lows.
TVWhoWhatWhy: Russ Baker on Human Rights Groups’ Syria Reporting
WhoWhatWhy editor Russ Baker talks with RT’s Liz Wahl about Syria, and about how we should treat human rights groups’ reports on the situation there. April 12, 2012
Mitt and Barry Spar Over Russia—Whom Can You Trust?
Obama accidentally airs an incautious private remark. Romney accuses Obama of a hidden agenda when it comes to (at least) foreign policy, and gets himself in a bit of hot water. What’s the back story to this squabble over open-air diplomacy, and is Russia really America’s Real “Number One Foe”? Here’s a look at the power politics behind the gaffes.
How War Reporting in Syria Makes a Larger Conflict Inevitable
Heart-rending accounts of Syrians suffering at the hands of their government make powerful storytelling. But they hide the big-picture: a trumped-up opportunity for the West and its Arab allies to remove yet another “inconvenient” regime.
Russ Baker, interviewed about the situation in Syria by Danny Schechter on Progressive Radio Network, February 17, 2012
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Silent Spring
Most news coverage focuses exclusively on uprisings backed by the West, by corporate interests and by the Saudi royal dictatorship. We thought we’d update you on one that is deliberately ignored.
Russ Baker, interviewed on RT about developments in Syria, February 16, 2012
Russ Baker, interviewed on RT about developments in Syria. Watch the video by clicking “Read More”.
But Syriasly, Folks…..
Take a close look at the uprising in Syria, and what do you find? Another well-oiled puppet show.
Is Israel Really Iran’s Main Adversary? The West Doth Protest Too Much
We’re being told that Israel is itching to take out the Iranian regime. But there are other players behind the scenes. And their warnings to Israel not to launch an attack on Tehran sound hollow.