✊ Progressive News | 10 March 2025
In this week’s Progressive Pulse…The global system is experiencing dramatic transformations marked by declining US hegemony and rising multipolarity. Key developments include Trump’s confrontational trade policies, China’s technological advancement initiatives, escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and Europe’s anxiety over Ukraine policy shifts. The Global South is increasingly asserting independence, while economic challenges persist worldwide. Progressive movements are highlighting wealth inequality, environmental concerns, and workers’ rights. BRICS expansion and Belt and Road initiatives continue reshaping international relations. Climate change and AI governance emerge as critical global challenges requiring coordinated responses.
International
Global power dynamics shifting as US hegemony declines. IMF voting power heavily favors Global North. Trump’s policies affecting global trade and security. Growing multipolarity with BRICS expansion. Debates over AI governance and economic inequality. Calls for reformed world order.
Tricontinental
The Global North Has Nine Times More Voting Power at the IMF Than the Global South: The Tenth Newsletter (2025)Geopolitical Economy Report
Trump helps BlackRock buy Panama Canal ports, to weaken China & strengthen Wall StreetGeopolitical Economy Report
Extremist US defense secretary declared ‘holy war’ on China, left & Islam: Pete Hegseth’s ‘crusade’Breakthrough News Live
What Trump Didn’t Say: American Wars, Eggflation, and Gutting Retirement are BackTransnational Foundation
The EU Carnival Brings Same Old Road-Show to TownTransnational Foundation
Kaja Kallas is the wrong person to lead EU foreign policy after Zelensky’s drubbing in the White HouseTransnational Foundation
Danish PM Frederiksen: “Peace in Ukraine could be more dangerous than the war going on now”The Socialist Program
Netanyahu and Trump Sabotage Ceasefire, Push for Gaza TakeoverThe Socialist Program
Trumpcession Is ComingThe Socialist Program
Trump and Democrats Preside Over an Empire in CrisisThe Socialist Program
Trump’s War Against Students, Musk and Rubio Argue, Trump Threatens Russia Sanctions PreviewTarik Cyril Amar
Democracy does not ‘die in darkness, ’ but it is dying in the EU right nowTarik Cyril Amar
Matrix of FailureSecond Thought
Gaza is a Testing GroundProgressive International
Economic Conditions of Women WorkersProgressive International
PI Briefing No. 9 Not a Labour of LoveProgressive International
Tech for the Global MajorityGlenn Diesen
Has NATO Supported or Destroyed Ukraine’s Sovereignty and Democracy?Democracy at Work
Economic Update: The Nobel Prize in Economics ExposedWave Media
Why OpenAI Must DieThinkers Forum
Principles for Predicting Revolutions|Peter Turchin, Who Predicted TrumpThink BRICS
💰 BRICS Grain Monopoly EXPLAINED: What It Means for Global TradeThink BRICS
Nord Stream 2: The $9.5 Billion Pipeline Trump Might ResurrectThink BRICS
Nord Stream 2: Will Trump Revive This Controversial Pipeline?New Economic Thinking
Beyond Industrialism: Building Communities That Work for PeopleNeutrality Studies
The End of Peace in Europe and the Western-dominated World Order? Amb. Chas FreemanNeutrality Studies
Europe PANICS After Zelensky-Trump Blow-up. USA Cuts Losses, Europe in Denial Prof. Glenn DiesenNeutrality Studies
How the West Fell for its OWN PROPAGANDA Amb. Chas FreemanNeutrality Studies
Explaining Neutrality in Global Conflicts Dr. Pascal LottazNeutrality Studies
US Quest For Hegemony Is NOT Over. Or Is It?Neutrality Studies
The TRUTH About VPN, Internet Freedom, And Digital Hegemony Tech-CEO David GorodyanskiIndia & Global Left
Scott Ritter Gives His FIRST Impression on TRUMP ZELENSKY FIASCOEmpire Watch
How the US deep state shapes global regime change with Daniel KovalikEmpire Watch
The Illusion of Peace: How Trump’s Policies Prop Up the U. S. War Machine with Daniel KovalikEmpire Watch
Why the U. S. Fears China’s Peaceful Rise with Daniel KovalikEmpire Watch
From Small town America to Gaza: unmasking US propaganda with Amanda YeeEmpire Watch
Amanda Yee on How DeepSeek Shattered the ‘China Can’t Innovate’ MythEmpire Watch
USAID exposed: Soft Power, Corporate Profits and exploitation with Amanda YeeDiplomatify
Will March 2025 change U. S.- China relations forever?T-House
Europe looks eastward for a reason: China more reliable than a flip-flop U. S.Planet: Critical
The Age of Territorial Expansion Michael AlbertusShanghai Eye
AI Could Assist Scientists in Hypothesis Generation: Interview with Nobel Laureate David MacMillan
China
Focus on high-quality development during Two Sessions. Strong emphasis on technological advancement, especially in AI. Tensions with US over trade and tariffs. Rural revitalization and job creation prioritized. Wang Yi signals more assertive foreign policy stance.
Breakthrough News
People vs Profits: China and US Health Care Systems ComparedWave Media
China’s New No.1 Document: War Prep with U. S.Wave Media
China’s Magic Powder Against Cheating MenThinkers Forum
Trump’s Chimerica Plan: Tariff China Before Ally ThemThink BRICS
Exploring China’s Evolving Market: Insights from China Mega Report 2025The China Academy
China’s Science Advances Are Changing Everyone’s FutureThe China Academy
How Chinese Magic Powder Catches Cheaters in Any RelationshipThe China Academy
Breakdown of China’s 5% GDP TargetThe China Academy
China Is Looking for the Next HuaweiReports on China
China tells Trump: You want war? Bring it on!Reports on China
Wang Yi lays down the law: China won’t take U. S. crap anymore!Reports on China
Two anti-China French “reporters” were caught lying, and they pulled Adrian Zenz down with themPeople's Dispatch
Trump’s Reverse Kissinger AttemptNovara Media
Trump Halts Military Aid to Ukraine #NovaraLIVENovara Media
US Cuts Off ALL Intelligence Support to Ukraine #NovaraLIVEMichael Robets Blog
‘Two sessions’ ChinaGlobal Times
Decoding China: Economist Justin Yifu Lin’s insights on China’s economic outlook in 2025Global Times
China will continue to do well in economy and technology advances in 2025. Here’s why.T-House
Can Two Sessions decode China’s trillion-dollar tech endgame?T-House
U. S. tariffs on China: A self-defeating strategy?T-House
China’s green transition is rising – Why is the West feeling “anxious”?T-House
Is Western democracy failing? Is Chinese-style democracy the new path?T-House
China’s transition to high-quality growth: A new era for the global economy?T-House
China’s 2025 growth target: challenges & opportunities explainedT-House
Prof. Shing-Tung Yau: ICM 2030 to inspire China’s world-class math studentsT-House
How China’s tech dark horses reshape global normsT-House
Why Rural Revitalization Matters in 2025 and Beyond?T-House
China’s edge in basic sciences: How AI, mathematics shape nation’s talentsT-House
Two Sessions 2025: What’s next for China’s high-tech future?T-House
Future of AI: Various voices among top academy studentsT-House
China’s path to shaping future-ready talentsT-House
Martin Jacques:A shared AI is AI for allT-House
Chinese FM Wang Yi reveals China’s foreign policy in 2025T-House
China in Transition: Top diplomat, author on why Chinese innovation’s unstoppableSouth China Morning Post
China doubles down on job creationSouth China Morning Post
Wang Yi outlines China’s foreign policy directionsSouth China Morning Post
China hits back at US with reciprocal tariffsSouth China Morning Post
Chinese premier outlines key priorities for 2025Shanghai Eye
Market confidence boosted; China’s real estate sector sees positive changes’ - minister at NPCShanghai Eye
When you think about traditional Chinese medicine, what comes to mind?New China TV
GLOBALink Private enterprises embrace smart production to boost efficiency in E ChinaNew China TV
GLOBALink China reaffirms commitment to reform, opening up at “two sessions”New China TV
GLOBALink Advancing high-quality development for sustainable growth Sunny’s SpotlightNew China TV
Chinese contractor empowers Cambodian talent through landmark airport projectNew China TV
Coffee harvest in full swing in Pu’erNew China TV
GLOBALink China’s new growth drivers gain momentum: NPC deputiesChannel News Asia
China to increase government spending in science and technology by 10% to US$55b
South Asia
Limited coverage, focusing on domestic issues in India including arrests of activists and economic challenges. Bhutan developing “Mindfulness City” to address brain drain. India-China relations evolving.
Progressive International
NIA Arrests Raghu Midiyami, Bastar’s Vocal Critic of Militarisation and Extra-Judicial KillingsGlenn Diesen
Can India Become a Global Powerhouse?South China Morning Post
Hindu women beat men with sticks in colourful Holi traditionChannel News Asia
9 in 10 in India do not have enough to spend on non-essential items: ReportAl Jazeera
Bhutan builds ‘Gelephu Mindfulness City’ to boost its economy, curb brain drain
Southeast Asia
Natural disasters in Indonesia displacing thousands. Singapore addressing immigration and cybersecurity concerns. Regional focus on economic development and technological advancement. Myanmar planning elections.
Progressive International
Four Decades of Cirebon Cement Mining is Eroding Citizens’ Water RightsThinkers Forum
The Asian Century: More Than China Kishore MahbubaniThinkers Forum
Donald Trump, Probably the Most Pro-China President in US HistoryTelesur English
Indonesia 3 dead and 5 missing due to floodsSouth China Morning Post
Myanmar to hold election by JanuarySouth China Morning Post
More Chinese scam workers repatriated via ThailandSouth China Morning Post
Floods in Indonesian capital displace thousandsChannel News Asia
Lee Hsien Loong on Singapore’s immigration inflows Full speechChannel News Asia
2, 700 compromised devices found in Singapore as part of global botnet campaignChannel News Asia
Survivors of 2018 Indonesia earthquake mark Ramadan in new homes
East Asia
Tensions over US-South Korea military drills. South Korean political drama with President Yoon’s arrest warrant cancelled. Japan fighting major wildfire. TSMC’s major US investment announced.
Breakthrough News
War Games in South Korea are ‘Rehearsals for U. S. War Crimes’ and Risk Nuclear WarReports on China
Taiwan “state” media’s foreign staff don’t recognize the ROC flag?!T-House
Taiwan UntangledSouth China Morning Post
South Korea’s Yoon ordered to be releasedSouth China Morning Post
Japan fights its biggest wildfire in decadesSouth China Morning Post
Trump, TSMC announce US$100 billion investmentShanghai Eye
VOICES: Seoul should not follow the US lead to contain China; SKorea-China is the only way outChannel News Asia
Pyongyang fires ballistic missiles as US, South Korea hold annual joint military drillsChannel News Asia
South Korean court cancels impeached President Yoon’s arrest warrantChannel News Asia
Vivian Balakrishnan on Singapore’s ‘unbreakable unity’ to navigate new world orderAl Jazeera
Ghostly encounters: The legacy of the 2011 tsunami in Japan Witness Documentary
West Asia (Middle East)
Ongoing Gaza crisis during Ramadan with severe humanitarian impact. Israel facing criticism over military actions. Regional tensions escalating. Syria-Israel tensions increasing. Palestinian resilience despite challenges.
Electronic Intifada
Gaza’s resilience during Ramadan and other news, with Nora Barrows-FriedmanBreakthrough News
How Zionism Uses Psychological Warfare Against Its Enemies, w/ Lara SheehiBreakthrough News
‘We’ll Never Leave’: Gaza Journalist Says Palestinians Aren’t Afraid of Trump ThreatsMiddle East Eye
Netanyahu’s pact with the white far right is a deadly mistake Soumaya Ghannoushi MEE OpinionMiddle East Eye
Gaza’s women share their painMiddle East Eye
Gaza’s essential goods prices soar as Israel blocks aid during RamadanMiddle East Eye
Palestinians in Gaza break their fasts amid destroyed buildingsMiddle East Eye
This Jewish academic shared an anti-Zionist post. She was then fired Maura Finkelstein Real TalkMiddle East Eye
Syria must put an end to Israel’s incursions - and fast David Hearst MEE OpinionMiddle East Eye
Israel as an ethno-nationalist state, won’t last beyond the 2030s Iyad el-Baghdadi UNAPOLOGETICMiddle East Eye
Palestinians in Gaza gathered for their first Ramadan pre-dawn mealMiddle East Eye
Israel cannot tolerate Palestinian expressions of joy, anger and grief Gwyn Daniel MEE OpinionAl Mayadeen English
Former IOF Chief held secret UK media meetings to spin Gaza war coverageAl Mayadeen English
The not-so-hidden bias in the UK’s coverage of ‘Israel’ and PalestineAl Mayadeen English
What would happen if US signs off on attacking Iran nuclear sites? Qatari PM answersAl Mayadeen English
What kind of army does that?Al Mayadeen English
Martin Jacques: Europe unprepared for Ukraine defense as NATO faces threatAl Mayadeen English
Coffee and eggs; your costly breakfastAl Mayadeen English
Wounded fighter Mahdi Khalifeh miraculously regains sight after Israeli airstrikeNew China TV
Türkiye’s daily oil production reaches 132, 000 barrels: minister\Al Jazeera
Gaza’s students persevere with online learning as war challenges their right to educationAl Jazeera
Syria’s al-Sharaa launches probe into deadly clashes, vows accountabilityAl Jazeera
Israel cuts off electricity supply to Gaza after week-long blockade of goods
Russia
Limited coverage focusing on Putin’s strategy in Ukraine and joint naval exercises with China and Iran.
Tarik Cyril Amar
Putin Unfiltered (2)Glenn Diesen
Putin’s Endgame in UkraineShanghai Eye
WATCH Chinese and Russian naval vessels hold joint navy exercise in Iran
Europe
Growing anxiety over US stance on Ukraine. Internal divisions over defense spending and migration. Economic challenges persist. Concerns about far-right movements and democratic backsliding.
Tarik Cyril Amar
Khaki Boy Wonder No MoreTarik Cyril Amar
No Way Back but a Way ForwardGlenn Diesen
Former CIA Director of Russia Analysis: Europe is Trapped in Fake Narratives about the Ukraine WarGlenn Diesen
Prof. Alfred de Zayas: A Peace Plan For Ukraine in a Broken EuropeGlenn Diesen
Alex Krainer: Economic Collapse & the End of EuropeGlenn Diesen
The EU Undermines Trump’s Peace PlanGlenn Diesen
The US Push for Peace & Europe Panics - End of NATO?Breakthrough News
1 in 4 New Yorkers Can’t Afford Basic Necessities.Breakthrough News
Why Democrats ‘Roll Over and Play Dead’ Instead of Fighting Trump w/ Briahna Joy GrayBreakthrough News
Big Oil’s $300 Million Plot to Destroy GreenpeaceNovara Media
How The Left Beat The Odds In Germany’s Elections Ines Schwerdtner InterviewNovara Media
Europe: “We’re Stronger Than Russia” #NovaraLIVENovara Media
Millionaire Dale Vince Demands A Wealth TaxNovara Media
Emily Maitlis Scoffs At Alliance With ChinaNeutrality Studies
Russophobia’s War Trap: How Europe’s Obsession is Pushing It to the Brink Dr. Anthony CartyNeutrality Studies
Reality Hits Europe, Exposes EU‘s Catastrophic Failure. L. Kasradze & P. ShakarianIndia & Global Left
Wolfgang Munchau: Can CDU Led Coalition Fix German Economy In 2025?India & Global Left
Retired Ambassador of SPAIN talks about Europe’s future with TRUMP and UKRAINEDouble Down News
Meet The New Mick Lynch: Eddie Dempsey, The Man The Media Want You To HateTelesur English
EU summit discusses how to maintain unity on UkraineSouth China Morning Post
Zelensky says Ukraine ready to sign US minerals deal after clash with TrumpShanghai Eye
VOICES: EU should value ‘continuity’ in China’s foreign policy amid ‘geopolitical earthquake’Shanghai Eye
Clashes erupt as Romanian far-right candidate barred from presidential voteShanghai Eye
EU’s Von der Leyen on US ‘the ally’, €800BLN defense funding and Russian gas embargoChannel News Asia
Germany mulls ‘debt brake’ reform to pave way for €1 trillion spending on defence, infrastructureAl Jazeera
Bosnia political tensions: Fears rise of a return to conflict
Africa
Focus on independence and sovereignty, particularly in West Africa. Kenya facing political tensions. Ghana celebrating independence. Debates over GMO foods.
Thinkers Forum
This Is Why Africa Chooses China (NOT for the Reasons You Thought)Africa Stream
The Symbol Of East African FootballAfrica Stream
Will Kenya Police Be Held Accountable For Killing?Africa Stream
Traoré: ‘Africa Will Be Self-sufficient, Sovereign, Independent’Africa Stream
Ghana Independence DayAfrica Stream
Israel-kenya Ties Strained On PalestineAfrica Stream
Kenya: The Land Of Broken PromisesTelesur English
Kenya, Peasants League opposes introduction of genetically modified food and seeds
North America
Trump’s policies threatening economic stability and federal workforce. Growing concerns about social services cuts. Canada experiencing political transition with Mark Carney’s victory.
First Thought
How Trump Will Destroy The US EconomySeymour Hersh
TRUMP DOWNGRADES THE US MILITARYRichard D Wolff
Wolff Responds: “A Response to Trump” Dated March 5, 2025Democracy at Work
Capitalism Hits Home: What’s In Store For Women Under Trump?Democracy at Work
Economic Update: Federal Employees Fight BackBreakthrough News
Army Pilot: ‘Aaron Bushnell Shook Me to My Core.’Breakthrough News
Is Trump’s Chaos Good or Bad for the Ruling Class? w/ Ben Becker & Rania KhalekBreakthrough News
Tariffs Hit: Here Comes the Trumpcession w/ Prof. Richard WolffBreakthrough News
Trump and Democrats Preside Over an Empire in CrisisNeutrality Studies
Washington Is Destroying the USA to Rule the World Dr. Arthur KhachikianMichael Robets Blog
Trump’s MAGA and deregulationMichael Robets Blog
Trump’s ‘little disturbance’Democracy Now!
Leaked USAID Memos Warn 100, 000s Will Die from Cuts to Polio, TB, Malaria, Ebola, AIDS ProgramsDemocracy Now!
U. S. Humanitarianism Often Reproduces Inequality, But Killing USAID Is Wrong Answer: Kathryn MathersT-House
America gets high and keeps getting highSouth China Morning Post
How to, and how not to, handle Donald Trump when you want something from himSouth China Morning Post
Trudeau condemns Trump ‘dumb’ trade warShanghai Eye
Trudeau condemns US tariffs as Canadians protest with booing at American anthemShanghai Eye
‘Donald Trump’ dominates new Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney’s winning speechAl Jazeera
Mark Carney wins race to replace Justin Trudeau as Canada’s PM, Liberal Party leader
Latin America and The Caribbean
Mexico’s President Sheinbaum negotiating with US over tariffs. Regional political developments in Honduras, Brazil, Colombia. Panama Canal disputes continuing.
Breakthrough News
From Tariffs to Invasion Threats: Mexico’s President Sheinbaum Stands Up to TrumpThinkers Forum
The US’s Ignorance in China-Mexico Trade Far Exceeds Imagination Enrique Dussel PetersDemocracy Now!
Nicaragua Is in the Grips of Another Dictatorship, Decades After Sandinista Revolution: Reed BrodyTelesur English
Claudia Sheinbaum “We have achieved the lift of the tariffs to Mexican products”Telesur English
Sheinbaum “People can’t be affected by decisions between governments”Telesur English
Mexico President Sheinbaum presides Festival For Mexican SovereigntyTelesur English
Honduras Primary elections underwayTelesur English
Brazil Thousands of activists take to the streets on International Women’s DayTelesur English
Colombia: Pres. Petro accuses armed groups of escalation of violence in CatatumboTelesur English
Peru: Social organizations rally against controversial mining projectTelesur English
Panama Canal again denies elimination of tariffs for U. S. vesselsSouth China Morning Post
Why the US and China battle for influence in South AmericaShanghai Eye
‘Cold-headed’ Sheinbaum celebrates US decision to delay tariffs with massive rally uniting MexicoAl Jazeera
‘Cool head’: How Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum got Trump to halt some tariffs
Oceania
Limited coverage focusing on Australia’s strategic positioning between US and China.