Aysenur Eygi: American Lives Matter… But Not All of Them

As the Biden administration vows swift action against Hamas for killing an Israeli-American, the silence surrounding the death of American activist Aysenur Eygi at the hands of Israeli forces exposes a glaring double standard.

Greg Stoker
By Greg Stoker
Aysenur Eygi - Israel Kills American Activist

On February 3, 2024, President Biden declared, "If you harm an American, we will respond." His remarks followed the deaths of three U.S. service members stationed at an airbase in Jordan, reportedly caused by a suicide drone attack launched by an Iraqi militia However, this statement brings into sharp relief the unequal value placed on American

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Western Crackdowns Target Journalists and Activists Critical of Israel

With the arrest of journalists and activists in the UK and U.S., Western governments are sending a message to critics of Israel’s Gaza policy: dissent will not be tolerated.

Greg Stoker
By Greg Stoker
Western Journalists Arrested Website

As the ceasefire deal drifts further out of reach due to the dispute over the Philadelphi Corridor, Western governments are ramping up their media and activism crackdowns. From the detention of UK-based journalists Richard Medhurst and Sarah Wilkinson to the FBI’s raid on former Marine Intelligence officer Scott Ritter's home and the U.S. Marshals'

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Why I Left the Service: Military Intel Officer Josephine Guilbeau on Ukraine, Gaza, and US Decline

Josephine Guilbeau discusses her decision to leave the military, exaposing the misguided U.S. strategies in Ukraine and Gaza and the broader implications for global stability.

Greg Stoker
By Greg Stoker
Website Josephine Guilbeau

At this point, we have a clear understanding of the fundamental mechanism behind U.S. foreign policy: the use of hard power, including the threat or actual deployment of military intervention and economic sanctions, to contain and isolate perceived rival powers such as Russia, China, and, to a lesser extent, Iran and the Axis of Resistance. For

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Kursk Offensive: Ukraine’s High-Stakes Gamble for Diplomatic Leverage

Former US Special Operations Soldier Greg Stoker dissects Ukraine’s largest territorial gain in years. As Kyiv attempts to disrupt Russian advances and seize a PR victory, could this offensive be the final nail in Zelensky’s coffin?

Greg Stoker
By Greg Stoker
Assault on Russia Website

Six days ago, the Ukrainian Army (AFU) initiated a surprise counteroffensive into the Russian region of Kursk along Ukraine's northern border. In what is the largest regional gain since the Kharkiv offensive nearly two years ago, the AFU initially captured over 350 square kilometers of territory. This is the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s first

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US Interference and Venezuela’s Stalemate: Alan MacLeod on State of Play

Alan MacLeod discusses the persistent US attempts at regime change in Venezuela, the polarized views on Maduro, and the consequences of American sanctions on Venezuelans.

Greg Stoker
By Greg Stoker
Stoker Venezuela Elections Website

After a typically contentious election, the overthrow of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro appears nowhere in sight. Now that the electoral audit is in the hands of the nation’s Supreme Court, it seems the Biden Administration is softening its language regarding the recognition of Edmundo Gonzales as the winner of the July 28

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Far-Right Riots and Middle East War: A Dangerous Connection

The UK’s far-right riots and the potential for conflict with Iran are not isolated events. Greg Stoker analyzes how economic despair and geopolitical tensions are driving unrest and instability both at home and abroad.

Greg Stoker
By Greg Stoker
Fascism and Collapse Greg Stoker

On this episode of State of Play with Greg Stoker: Despite the fervent calls for military action by hawks in Washington and Downing Street, the West is grossly unprepared for a major conflict far from its own borders. The violent far-right riots in the UK this weekend highlight the potential for escalating civil unrest if a war-time economy were to

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