Links — 24 Nov 2021

The Grayzone
Corrupting science: in Syria probe, OPCW erased experts’ inconvenient findings

Aaron Maté

https://thegrayzone.com/2021/11/22/corrupting-science-in-syria-probe-opcw-erased-experts-inconvenient-findings/

The Vineyard of the Saker

Very telling admission from EU High Representative Josep Borrell

The Saker

http://thesaker.is/very-telling-admission-from-eu-high-representative-josep-borrell/

SouthFront
U.S. Takes Another Step Towards Nuclear War
https://southfront.org/u-s-takes-another-step-towards-nuclear-war/

The Vineyard of the Saker

Why did Russia deploy so many forces against NATO?
The Saker

http://thesaker.is/why-did-russia-deploy-so-many-forces-against-nato/

The Vineyard of the Saker

The Russian Foreign Intelligence office (SVR) issues an unprecedented warning about US operations in eastern Ukraine

The Saker

http://thesaker.is/the-russian-foreign-intelligence-svr-office-issues-a-warning-about-us-operations/

Moon of Alabama
The White House Needs An Off-ramp From War In Ukraine
https://www.moonofalabama.org/2021/11/the-white-house-needs-an-off-ramp-from-war-in-ukraine.html

Antiwar
NATO Conducting Provocative Drills in Latvia
Lucas Leiroz

https://www.antiwar.com/blog/2021/11/24/nato-conducting-provocative-drills-in-latvia/

Sputnik International
NATO's Increased Activities Forces Moscow to Build Up Non-Nuclear Deterrence, Defence Minister Says

https://sputniknews.com/20211124/natos-increased-activities-forces-moscow-to-build-up-non-nuclear-deterrence-shoigu-says-1090983546.html

TASS
Russian MFA says US Black Sea drills intent on dividing Moscow, Europe with ‘small war’

https://tass.com/defense/1365513

TASS
NATO’s activity near state borders prompts Russia to bolster its combat potential — Shoigu

https://tass.com/defense/1365547

TASS
US bombers practiced using nuclear weapons against Russia this month — Shoigu

https://tass.com/defense/1365179

CaitlinJohnstone.com

Erm I Know You’re Busy But Nuclear War Is Getting Increasingly Likely

Caitlin Johnstone

https://caitlinjohnstone.com/2021/11/23/erm-i-know-youre-busy-but-nuclear-war-is-getting-increasingly-likely/

Russian and Eurasian Politics

The Siloviki to Russiagate’s Rescue – Russian & Eurasian Politics
Gordon M. Hahn | Expert Analyst at Corr Analytics, http://www.canalyt.com and a Senior Researcher at the Center for Terrorism and Intelligence Studies (CETIS), Akribis Group
https://gordonhahn.com/2021/11/24/the-siloviki-to-russiagates-rescue/

TASS
China demands US halt dialogue with Taiwan — Foreign Ministry

https://tass.com/world/1365613

Military Times (not yet an alliance but getting closer under continuing pressure)
Russia, China sign roadmap for closer military cooperation
Vladimir Isachenkov, The Associated Press
https://www.militarytimes.com/flashpoints/2021/11/24/russia-china-sign-roadmap-for-closer-military-cooperation/

TASS
Russia successfully counters US’ military threats — Chinese Defense Minister
https://tass.com/world/1365217

ECNS (China's version of sanctions)

Backing 'Taiwan independence' while profiteering on mainland is never allowed: spokesperson

http://www.ecns.cn/news/2021-11-24/detail-ihatchnz0428714.shtml

ECNS (someone should tell them about net exports being a cost in real terms of trade)
China's foreign trade volume hits record $4.89 trillion in first 10 months

http://www.ecns.cn/business/2021-11-24/detail-ihatchnz0428900.shtml

Visual Capitalist (a reason for the pivot to Asia?)
Rare Earth Elements: Where in the World Are They?
Nicholas LePan

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/rare-earth-elements-where-in-the-world-are-they/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rare-earth-elements-where-in-the-world-are-they