Richard Palmer
We Can’t Solve Conflicts—We Just Stick Them in the Freezer
We Can’t Solve Conflicts—We Just Stick Them in the Freezer
With all of our enlightened experience and expert knowledge, we can’t solve these wars. Why?
By Richard Palmer • October 4, 2020
Hagia Sophia and a Clash of Civilizations
Hagia Sophia and a Clash of Civilizations
Erdoğan’s reversal of a museum into a mosque is the latest proof that the world is not on a one-way track to secularism.
By Richard Palmer • July 22, 2020
New Alliances Shake Up the Mediterranean
New Alliances Shake Up the Mediterranean
By Richard Palmer • January 10, 2020
Germany Wants to Invade Syria
Germany Wants to Invade Syria
By Richard Palmer • October 24, 2019
Why Did the British Government Cover Up an Iranian-Backed Terror Plot?
Why Did the British Government Cover Up an Iranian-Backed Terror Plot?
By Richard Palmer • June 12, 2019
The New ‘Arab Spring’
The New ‘Arab Spring’
Governments are falling in North Africa again. The resulting storms could wreak havoc.
By Brent Nagtegaal and Richard Palmer • May 24, 2019
Iran’s Plan to Sabotage Saudi Oil Sales Revealed in Proxy Attacks
Iran’s Plan to Sabotage Saudi Oil Sales Revealed in Proxy Attacks
Attacks target Saudi Arabia’s primary and backup methods for exporting oil.
By Richard Palmer and Warren Reinsch • May 22, 2019
The Oil Price Risk to the Global Economy
The Oil Price Risk to the Global Economy
By Richard Palmer • May 6, 2019
North Africa: The Time Bomb That Could Blow Up Europe
North Africa: The Time Bomb That Could Blow Up Europe
By Richard Palmer • April 10, 2019
Another Million-Man March in the Middle East
Another Million-Man March in the Middle East
By Richard Palmer • April 3, 2019
German History Is Changing
German History Is Changing
Germany is not to blame for World Wars I and II. Instead Germans should celebrate ‘1,000 Years of German Empire—Our History, Our Achievements, Our Pride.’ Welcome to the new German history.
By Richard Palmer • December 2, 2018
Iran Stations Ballistic Missiles in Iraq
Iran Stations Ballistic Missiles in Iraq
More proof that Iran rules the Middle East
By Richard Palmer • September 16, 2018
The ‘Nuclear’ Memo That Could Bring Down Pope Francis
The ‘Nuclear’ Memo That Could Bring Down Pope Francis
The Vatican is engulfed in crisis, again. Will we soon see a new pope?
By Richard Palmer and Brad Macdonald • August 28, 2018
Who Cares About Sea Gates?
Who Cares About Sea Gates?
It’s easy to forget about or ignore sea gates, but these chokepoints affect our lives.
By Richard Palmer • August 22, 2018
Who Really Locks Migrants in Concentrations Camps?
Who Really Locks Migrants in Concentrations Camps?
By Richard Palmer • June 26, 2018
Does Europe Want to Take Over From the United States as Peace Mediator?
Does Europe Want to Take Over From the United States as Peace Mediator?
EU foreign policy chief: Europe is forced to act in Jerusalem to preserve peace.
By Josué Michels and Richard Palmer • December 16, 2017
Germany’s Shocking New Bestseller
Germany’s Shocking New Bestseller
A book labeled as ‘extremist’ is flying off the shelves.
By Josué Michels and Richard Palmer • August 16, 2017
Iran Missile Test Exposes Another Link to North Korea
Iran Missile Test Exposes Another Link to North Korea
New evidence shows that two of the world’s most dangerous countries are working together on the world’s most dangerous weapons.
By Richard Palmer • May 7, 2017