Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit Kicks Off; US Blows up "One China Policy; Russia-Iran Deal

K. J. Noh, peace activist, and writer, joins us to discuss the SCO meeting. The formation of a new world economic order is high on the Agenda as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization kicks off in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Also, the US Congress is looking to blow up the One-China policy and the presidents of Russia and China are preparing to meet. <p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Dr. Gerald Horne, Professor of History at the University of Houston, TX, author, historian, and researcher, joins us to discuss the Ukraine crisis. Work on a strategic cooperation agreement between Russia and Iran is in its final stages. Also, US Senators press against President Biden's wishes to label Russia a state sponsor of terrorism and Russia's economy is humming along. </p><p>Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations security analyst, joins us to discuss the Armenia conflict. Armenia and Azerbaijan have come to a temporary halt in hostilities and diplomats are rushing to seize on this opportunity to permanently halt the conflict. </p><p>Dan Lazare, investigative journalist, joins us to discuss sanctions blowback. A right-wing political bloc has won the Swedish elections. Also, Hungary predicts that the EU will soon be forced to face reality regarding sanctions. </p><p>Nicolas Davies, peace activist and author of "Blood on Our Hands: The American Invasion of Iraq, joins us to discuss the Middle East. The TPLF, facing a military rout, is looking for a negotiated halt in hostilities. Also, we examine the upcoming Arab League summit and the collapse of Lebanon. </p><p>Dan Kovalik, writer, author, and lawyer, joins us to discuss the Global South. In a dramatic U-turn, the US has recognized Alex Saab as the special envoy for Venezuela. Also, Venezuela is rejecting a US statement on imprisoned US citizens. </p><p>John Burris, civil rights attorney, joins us to discuss domestic legal issues. The Supreme Court has reversed course regarding a case about a religious school's LGBT club. Also, insurers are forcing change in some police departments. </p><p>Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of Economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, joins us to discuss economic issues. President Biden says that a tentative deal has been reached with railway workers. Also, the US is pressuring Turkish banks that accept Russia's MIR card. </p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>