April 11, 2026

China and Taiwan To Form New Asian Powerhouse Leaving US To Flounder About

 
 
Patrick Henningsen

Patrick Henningsen discusses why Trump holds no cards as his negotiating team stares down the abject humiliation of defeat and disaster brought on by their war on Iran.

Larry C. Johnson: Iran Just SEIZED Control of the Strait of Hormuz – Ceasefire Already Falling Apart?
 
 
 Global Shipping Shutdown: 
 
 
 
 
"Iran Just SEIZED Control of the Strait of Hormuz – Ceasefire Already Falling Apart?" ...Seems like an attempt at a click-bait title for a video that should simply be called "Insights, Analysis & Reasoned Speculations by Larry C. Johnson with Nima Alkhorshid."

Netanyahu's Dream Turns Into A Nightmare for israel. The US wants this and that, and Iran just says No. Iran will get what Iran wants no matter what the US says, wants, does, thinks or believes. The liars will keep on lying and the thieves will continue stealing. Iran is an impregnable fortress at today's center of world resistance. 
 
Voltman's Second Theorem:
Ye shall know them by their targets.
 
Note: I don't know how reliable the following AI generated content is. Most of it seems plausible to me. - Voltman

The End of American Hegemony:
Why Experts Say China is Gaining the Upper Hand in Asia

Taiwan’s Strategic Pivot: Is the Island Nation Looking Toward Beijing for Its Future?

The global balance of power is shifting rapidly. As tensions escalate in the Middle East, observers are pointing to a major strategic realignment that could fundamentally alter the future of Asia and the Taiwan Strait. This video explores the narrative that recent military developments involving American forces in the region have inadvertently created a vacuum, allowing major powers like China to strengthen their influence. We analyze the diplomatic shifts, the changing perception of US security guarantees, and what this means for the future of Taiwan's sovereignty and the stability of the global order.

China and Taiwan To Form New Asian Powerhouse Leaving US To Flounder About
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As the ceasefire comes into effect after 40 days of aggression against the Islamic Republic, with violations continuing on the Lebanese front, military analysts worldwide are just beginning to unpack one of the most unexpected outcomes of modern military confrontation.

They are examining how the Islamic Republic of Iran, against the full American air and naval power backed by the finest allied systems, managed not only to survive but to inflict high costs and ultimately achieve a historic victory despite overwhelming odds.

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Iran’s ability to combine ballistic missiles that defeat or saturate theater defenses, anti-ship attacks that keep capital ships at standoff range, and short-range electro-optical air defenses proven effective against fifth-generation stealth aircraft — all of this demonstrates that Iran has built an effective A2/AD bubble far stronger than pre-war estimates suggested.

As the dust settles and both sides count the lessons, one inescapable fact remains: the mighty US military is no longer able to dictate its terms at an acceptable pace and cost against a resolute, well-armed regional power equipped with modern asymmetric capabilities.

Iranian military’s performance has rewritten chapters of the military playbook for future confrontations in the West Asia region — and has sent a powerful message that the era of unparalleled US domination in the region is past

The ceasefire may have prevented the continuation of a devastating war that could spill over beyond the region, but the military lessons of the ‘Ramadan War’ will continue to shape deterrence calculations, force planning, and alliances in the region for years to come.

Mohammad Molaei is a Tehran-based military affairs analyst.

By Mohammad Molaei – Press TV April 10, 2026
https://www.thetruthseeker.co.uk/?p=325946
 On April 8, about 20 hours after Donald Trump declared a 'ceasefire' in the Iran War, Israel bombed 100 sites in Lebanon, killing more than 350 martyrs in 10 minutes. 

This constituted the largest one-day death toll in Lebanon since its civil war ended in 1990.

While in Beirut, Dimitri Lascaris inspected the sites of Israel's deadly attacks. In this report, he shares footage of what he saw and argues that Israel is now committing genocide in Gaza.
 
Dimitri also discusses the immense pressure on Donald Trump to bring a definitive end to his catastrophic war.
 
Global Shipping Shutdown: 
Iran Issues Urgent Warning to Commercial Vessels

A major escalation is unfolding in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran restricts the passage of commercial vessels, citing ongoing regional tensions. This move has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, with reports suggesting that major air travel hubs are facing potential jet fuel shortages and operational shutdowns.

In this report, we analyze the geopolitical implications of this blockade, the reactions from global leaders, and how this development is fundamentally shifting the balance of power in the Gulf. We also explore the economic impact on international supply chains and why this standoff is being described as a critical turning point for global energy security and maritime trade.
 
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You Never Give Me Your Money
"...and in the middle of negotiations, you break down."
 

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