Umang Kumar

Jan 6, 2025 | countercurrents.org | Phil Pasquini |Ranjan Solomon |Umang Kumar |Binoy Kampmark

Unlike the insurrection of four years ago when Congress was in session to certify the 2020 presidential election Electoral College results, this year’s certification process on January 6 was peaceful and quiet. A massive overnight storm that dumped more than five inches of snow on Washington combined with an extensive security network was in place at the Capitol ahead of Congress’ certification created a cityscape of quietude.

Nov 17, 2024 | countercurrents.org | William D. Hartung |Yoav Litvin |M K Bhadrakumar |Umang Kumar

When the election results came in on November 4th, I felt a pain in the pit of my stomach, similar to what I experienced when Ronald Reagan rode to power in 1980, or with George W. Bush’s tainted victory over Al Gore in 2000. After some grieving, the first question that came to my mind was: What will a Trump presidency mean for the movements for peace and social justice?

Nov 15, 2024 | countercurrents.org | M K Bhadrakumar |Jonathan Cook |Jordan Shilton |Umang Kumar

The election victory of Donald Trump in the November 5 election is being perceived in the West Asian region with growing anxiety as presaging the US aligning one hundred percent with the Zionist project for Greater Israel. Although Trump has kept out vociferous neocons from his government positions, the same cannot be said for pro-Zionist figures.

Nov 14, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Vanaja Jasphine |Mohd Khan |Jordan Shilton |Umang Kumar

The Forum Against Corporatization and Militarization (FACAM) condemns the brutal abduction of six activists from the Moolvasi Bachao Manch on the morning of 8th November in Girgunda, Chhattisgarh. These activists—Arjun Soni, Muya Hemla, Nagesh Banse, Joga Midiyam, Gillu Katam, and Bhima Kunjam—were en route to a demonstration from Nambi to Kondaphalli and had stopped in Girgundi the previous night, where they rested in the village.

Nov 14, 2024 | countercurrents.org | Umang Kumar |Binoy Kampmark |Daron Acemoglu |Kim Scipes

Donald Trump is first and foremost his own mouthpiece, his own champion, his own chronicler. He owns his narrative from start to end. So, when he characterized his victory in the 2024 US elections as an “unprecedented historic comeback,” the phrase became the byword for all characterizations of his political performance by almost everyone. It also revealed to us the stunning surprise the results were for everyone, including the Republicans.