Wed Sep 25 02:35:46 UTC 2024: ## Global Research Highlights Growing Global Tensions and Shift in Power Dynamics
**September 24, 2024** – Global Research, a leading independent research group, has published several articles this week highlighting growing tensions between the West and the emerging powers, particularly Russia and China.
**Wall Street’s Role in World War II:** A new article by Yuri Rubtsov and Professor Michel Chossudovsky argues that Wall Street and US financial institutions played a significant role in financing Nazi Germany, including the invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941. This claim adds fuel to ongoing debates about US foreign policy and its historical relationships with key players on the global stage.
**BRICS Expansion Fuels Western Discontent:** Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s Foreign Minister, has stated that over 30 countries are seeking to join the BRICS bloc, which currently includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The bloc’s expansion further challenges Western influence and economic dominance, particularly as it increasingly positions itself as an alternative to existing global financial institutions.
**India’s Controversial Move on Genetically Modified Crops:** Aruna Rodrigues raises concerns about India’s adoption of genetically modified crops, specifically those utilizing mutagenesis (genetic mutations). This move is criticized for its potential to contaminate non-GMO agriculture and its disregard for the precautionary principle.
**US’s European Strategy: A Punching Bag Against Russia?** Drago Bosnic questions the US’s strategic goals in Europe, suggesting that the US is using Europe as a “punching bag” against Russia. He points to Germany’s cautious approach to the conflict, contrasting it with the US and UK’s aggressive stance, further highlighting the growing divide within Western alliances.
**Israel Escalates Attacks on Lebanon:** Professor Marjorie Cohn details the escalating violence in Lebanon following Israel’s intensified attacks. The recent bombings have resulted in at least 274 casualties, including women, children, and paramedics. This development has sparked international concern and raised further questions about Israel’s military actions.
These articles paint a complex picture of a world grappling with a shift in power dynamics, rising tensions, and the changing role of traditional international institutions. Global Research’s publications continue to offer crucial insights into these global developments, encouraging critical analysis and further discussion.
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