Patrick Henningsen

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Patrick Henningsen is an American writer, global affairs analyst and the founder of independent news and analysis site 21st Century Wire. He also hosts the SUNDAY WIRE weekly radio show, broadcast globally over the Alternate Current Radio Network (ACR). He has written for a number of international publications and has done extensive on-the-ground reporting in Syria, Iraq, and across the Middle East, and holds an MA in International Relations from the University of Plymouth, UK.

Roger Stone’s conviction is the last hope to save RussiaGate Opinion
The Trial of Roger Stone has reached its finale. After closely examining Stone’s case, one thing becomes clear: it should never have gotten this far.
Feb 20, 2020 08:55
Wheels of war are already in motion: Mainstream media should try to stop it, but will it? Opinion
I knew this was deadly serious when I saw Tony Blair being wheeled around on British television to help explain to the public why "we have to act."
Apr 11, 2018 16:05
What the US and Turkey really want in Northern Syria Opinion
The Kurdish region of Afrin in northern Syria has become a new geopolitical pivot point in the conflict. With so many actors’ interests overlapping, whose positions will be weakened and whose solidified if hostilities escalate?
Mar 2, 2018 21:32
‘US weapons will absolutely end up in the wrong hands again’ Opinion
Obama’s decision to lift restrictions on aiding “moderate” militant groups in the hope that they will fight ISIS will only empower terrorists, prolong the Syrian conflict and inevitably undermine Russia-US negotiations, geopolitical analyst Patrick Henningsen told RT.
Dec 9, 2016 04:04
'Stalemate over Ukraine an extension of East-West diplomatic tussle over Syria' Opinion
The tug of war over Ukraine is an extension of the diplomatic spat over Syria, where EU and US plans were thwarted diplomatically by Russia. Now the West is taking the fight to Moscow’s doorstep, geopolitical analyst Patrick Henningsen told RT.
Dec 18, 2013 16:02
Successful Syria peace talks possible only with no Western influence Opinion
Peace talks on Syria could have taken place in Geneva many times over the last year. However, money and vested interest in war from all sides prevented this, Patrick Henningsen, geopolitical analyst, told RT.
Dec 16, 2013 15:07
Can the Million Mask March turn a vendetta into a victory? Opinion
As a general rule, state-run and corporate mainstream media networks will only allocate coverage to certain demonstrations, namely those that are aligned with either state-sanctioned political parties or advocacy groups.
Nov 8, 2013 19:49
No more wiggle room: Drone wars a knockout punch to US credibility Opinion
This week saw the most extraordinary scene materialize in Washington DC. Nine-year-old Nabeela ur Rehman, from North Waziristan in the remote tribal region of Pakistan, arrived to a media blitz.
Oct 31, 2013 07:40
Brain drain: Funding and industry leave America, followed by top minds Opinion
The US government spending crisis has caused visible pain for research and innovation in America. Already this year, billions of dollars in federal cuts due to sequestration has affected federal grants for scientific research.
Oct 25, 2013 15:58
American truckers are putting Washington DC on notice Opinion
There seems to be no end to the political theater in Washington DC. But what began as a simple game of chicken between the White House and the Republican opposition has quickly morphed into a game of political Russian roulette.
Oct 11, 2013 09:36

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