The extreme center is the political expression of the neoliberal state.

One cannot discuss Europe without understanding US imperial hegemony, both globally and certainly in Europe as it stands.

The extreme center is the political expression of the neoliberal state.

American imperialism has always been the imperialism that has been frightened of speaking its name. Now it's beginning to do so. In a way, it's better. We know where we kneel.

As for ISIS, we know where they come from. We know who has used them in the past. We know their sectarianism leads to killings. Here the Turkish state, like its NATO bosses, has helped to create a monster that it now claims to oppose.

Even if you reject everything, it is always better to know what it is you are rejecting.

The main implication is a remapping of the world in line with American policy and American interests. Natural resources are limited, and the United States wants to make sure that its own population is kept supplied. The principle effect of this will be for the United States to control large parts of the oil which the world possesses.