Rifle Squad

In the complex landscape of global geopolitics, Iran finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with internal unrest and external pressures that some observers describe as a form of modern colonialism. This perspective, often voiced by critics of Western foreign policy, suggests that Iran’s ongoing protests and economic challenges are not merely domestic issues but part of a broader strategy by powerful nations to destabilize the country without direct intervention. Drawing from this viewpoint, let’s explore the arguments that portray Iran as potentially the next “shadow colony” – a term implying indirect control through economic, political, and cultural means.

The Roots of Iranian Protests: A Self-Inflicted Chain?

Protests in Iran have erupted periodically over issues ranging from economic hardships to social freedoms, most notably the widespread demonstrations following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022, which highlighted debates over mandatory hijab laws and women’s rights. [Read more…]

We are living in a moment of profound clarity. The United States, emboldened by its unchecked power, believes it can manipulate the world stage without consequence. Its recent actions in Venezuela—the brazen imprisonment of a sovereign nation’s leader—are not an isolated incident. They are a deliberate move, a calculated farce designed to humiliate Russia and test the resolve of Asia. [Read more…]

Having watched the United States pull off the same “democracy export” routine in country after country over the decades—Iraq, Libya, Syria, you name it—we all knew exactly how this Venezuela saga would unfold. And here we are in historic January 2026: the script delivered on cue.

Step one: Elevate the West’s favored opposition figure to hero status. María Corina Machado, fresh off her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for championing “democratic rights,” (awarded precisely for opposing the Bolivarian government) gets positioned as the ideal transitional leader. [Read more…]