Caleb T. Maupin

Caleb Maupin is a widely acclaimed speaker, writer, journalist, and political analyst. He has traveled extensively in the Middle East and in Latin America. He was involved with the Occupy Wall Street movement from its early planning stages, and has been involved many struggles for social justice. He is an outspoken advocate of international friendship and cooperation, as well 21st Century Socialism. Maupin appears on a wide range of media, including CNN, RT, MintPress News, and New Eastern Outlook. You can read more of his work at his blog: https://calebmaupin.com.

The Last Days Of Obama: Napoleonic Maneuvers At The Security Council

Like Napoleon’s strategy in Egypt, efforts to portray Obama as sympathizer with Muslims and Arabs have backfired.

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(ANALYSIS) --- It seemed to come almost out of nowhere. The United States usually protects Israel from critical resolutions at the UN Security Council. However, in a dramatic move, the US abstained and a resolution criticizing recent settlement activity was passed by the 15-member body. But this was not the end. John Kerry, Obama’s former

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An Open Letter To The J20 Protesters

An open letter to the J20 protesters by Political analyst and MintPress contributor Caleb Maupin.

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A young protestor feeds a fire of protest signs during a demonstration outside the National Press Building ahead of the presidential inauguration, Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, in Washington. (AP/John Minchillo)

Dear J20 Protesters,     These are not emotionless times in the United States of America. Anger is running high all across the country. If you have a moment, I urge you to calmly please consider just a few things I have to say. I’m not a Trump supporter, but I have some deep reservations about the “Anti-Trump” movement. First,

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Reviewing 2016: Unresolved Problems, American Individualism In Crisis

The changing political stage and rising instability shows a desperation on the part millions who are dissatisfied. The widely acknowledged problems facing the country are simply not being addressed.

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When looking over the newsworthy events that took place in the United States throughout 2016, a common thread ties many of them together. So many major events illustrate a real failure of the powers that be to solve problems. And these problems are not new. The epidemic of opiate addiction has been brewing since the 1990s when American doctors,

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The Oil Siege Is Over, “The Cartel” Looks East

Oil prices are rising. The low oil spell that started in 2014 has concluded. This sudden rally, like its sudden decline, is not accidental.

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Vehicles pack a main road during rush hour in Beijing. China, which overtook the U.S. in late 2010 as the world's largest oil importer, has the single biggest influence on global demand for fuels. (AP Photo/Alexander F. Yuan)

(Analysis) — Oil prices are back up and rising. The low oil spell that started in 2014 has concluded. This sudden rally, like its sudden decline, is not accidental.  The new situation has definite implications for the ongoing international tension.   Who Sets The Oil Prices? Way back in January of 2008, Donald Trump was interviewed by

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The New Silk Road In Central America: Nicaragua Marches Forward

Wall Street banks and corporations operate with relative impunity in many Latin American countries often leading to persistent poverty. Nicaragua, determined to avoid the pitfalls suffered by her neighbors,is turning to China to help boost the local economy, and the results are promising.

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In this June 14, 2013 file photo, President Daniel Ortega, left, and Chinese businessman Wang Jing hold up a concession agreement for the construction of a multibillion-dollar canal at the Casa de los Pueblos in Managua. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)

(Analysis) -- Proponents of Western capitalism tend to talk a lot about “development.” If one reads the publications of the World Bank or the International Monetary Fund, or writings of economists like Milton Friedman and Jeffrey Sachs, one gets the impression that Western corporations are helping impoverished countries by doing business with

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Stability Battles Chaos: From London To Aleppo

Political navigation in the 21st Century is can be quite difficult. The compass by which analysts have long determined left and right is broken.

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Activists from the Syria Campaign protest Russian military action in Syria in front of the Russian embassy in London. (Photo: Twitter @RamiJarrah)

(Opinion) -- For over five years the leaders of the United States, Britain, France, and Germany have been working to topple the Syrian Arab Republic. In their efforts to remove the independent nationalist government led by the Baath Arab Socialist Party, the western imperialist powers have enlisted their collection of petroleum vassals and despots

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Will China Save Us From Hollywood?

China could be pushing back the blatant pro-western, neoliberal tone that has been so prevalent in modern cinema.

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By Caleb T. Maupin
A woman stands in front of the advertisements of Chinese and foreign films on showing at a movie theater in Shanghai, China.

As right-wing conservatives in the United States have pointed out for decades, Hollywood is a very political place. However, a new and growing source of political influence may be changing how the global entertainment industry, US film studios included, portrays events on the silver screen. China, led by the 90-million members of its Communist

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