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This Video Shows What It Takes to Pilot An F-35 Stealth Fighter
*Mark Episkopos* *Security, * Putting a human face on the F-35 program is precisely the purpose of a recent string of small promotional videos, released by the 56th Fighter Wing garrisoned in Luke Air Force Base. America’s fifth-generation F-35 fighter has occupied the headlines largely for its technical progress, and rightly so; from *weapons systems *to *radar technology*, there’s a lot to write about. Particularly popular-- and not always *positive*-- are cost analyses, but these often gloss over a different kind of human cost: the grueling years of study and training require... more »
Meet the American Long Rifle: The Gun That Changed History
*Warfare History Network, James K. Swisher* *Security, * [image: (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teresa Cleveland/Released)] Awkward to reload, the distinct advantage of the muzzle-loading flintlock long rifle was its accuracy and range. The battle at Kings Mountain in October 1780 was the only clash of the American Revolution in which the entire colonial force was armed with American long rifles. Thus this decisive engagement provided a distinct and undisputed test of 18th-century European close-order, volley-fire tactics against the precision-fire, open-order techniqu... more »
Does the U.S. Navy's Next Super Weapon Have a Fatal Flaw?
*Michael Peck* *Security, * [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/usnavy/32086594837/sizes/l] A new study on naval drones warns the real problem with autonomous drones isn’t going berserk, but rather the inability to adapt to the unexpected. Autonomous combat drones stoke fears of killer robots run amok, driven by some flawed or hacked AI convinced that that yellow school bus is a tank. But a new study on naval drones warns the real problem with autonomous drones isn’t going berserk, but rather the inability to adapt to the unexpected. “Because autonomous systems have not, to da... more »
ICYMI: Valentine's Edition (2/10)
A handful of worthwhile reads this week. Remember to share! *Defining High Quality Curriculum* Nancy Flanagan wants to know why curriculum is supposed to be so hard for actual teachers. *Charter Schools Are Pushing Public Education To The Brink* Jeff Bryant looks at how badly charter schools squeeze public school finances. (Spoiler alert: pretty badly) *Active Shooter Drills* A reminder, if you need one, of just how badly this business stinks, and how damaging to a school's atmosphere these little death plays are becoming. *A Wake-Up Call To AI Companies* An interview with Anand ... more »
Sunday morning music
Edward Elgar is one of the best-known British composers. Here's his Serenade for Strings, performed by the Concertgebouw Chamber Orchestra in Holland in 2016. It's interesting that this rendition is paced slightly faster than most recordings of the Serenade for Strings. Its timing is very close indeed to a recording of the piece conducted by its composer in 1933, shortly before his death, which you can also hear on YouTube. To my ear, the faster rendition seems to flow more naturally than some of the slower ones I've heard. Peter
The Politics of Tory Time Wasting
Of Rory Stewart, my significant other often says he doesn't look like a politician. He *looks like an actor* playing a politician. It's not just our Rory, though. Consider the Prime Minister. On Friday she tweeted "I'm clear that I am going to deliver Brexit, I'm going to deliver it on time, that's what I'm going to do for the British public - I'll be negotiating hard in the coming days to do just that." We know this is a load of rubbish. EU heroes Donald Tusk, Jean-Claude Juncker and Guy Verhofstadt have more or less intimated that May is just pantomiming politics and is wasting e... more »
Pushing Pause
By Cathy Jameson I missed a lot of news this week. Too busy taking care of things at home while prepping for a much-needed family trip away, I stopped reading about the measles, about states ready to remove religious exemptions,... more »
The Young Man Sat Down One Day To.....A Guest Post by Magnus Ericsson
*©** 2019 Magnus Ericsson* *If you have trouble reading the text, please click on the picture to enlarge and clarify.*
How Winston Churchill Saved Britain (And Maybe the World) from Hitler
*Warfare History Network, Michael E. Haskew* *History, Europe* [image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bc/Sir_Winston_Churchill_-_19086236948.jpg] Prime Minister Winston Churchill provided inspiration to the British people and the Allied cause during World War II. *Winston Churchill became symbolic of the Allied resistance to Nazi tyranny and was quite influential in the shaping of the post-war world along with Roosevelt and Soviet Premier Josef Stalin. He was voted out of office in 1945 but was reelected as prime minister six years later. He died on January 24,... more »
The Army's Plan for a 'Super' Bradley Fighting Vehicle are Dead
*Sebastien Roblin* *Security, * An annual report makes clear that M2A5 Bradley concept has been canceled in favor of procuring an even more heavily-armed successor sooner—though the Pentagon is moving ahead with plans for a more agile M2A4 model carrying an Active Protection System capable of intercepting incoming missiles and rockets. Early in 2018, reports emerged that the Pentagon was considering heavily upgrading its fleet of Bradley infantry fighting vehicles to an M2A5 model with a new 30-millimeter gun turret and capacity for a full nine-soldier squad. However, an annual... more »
Ice age to begin in the 2050’s?
You may want to consider the electric-sun theory.________________ Ice age to begin in the 2050’s? James Wood Have you ever considered the work of Rolf Witzsche who maintains a massive site on a number of issues including the coming ice age? The URL for the site is https://www.rolf-witzsche.com/ I can understand that some might be hesitant ... Read moreIce age to begin in the 2050’s? The post Ice age to begin in the 2050’s? appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Mike Pompeo claims “active” terror cells in Venezuela (Video)
The Duran Quick Take: Episode 79. The post Mike Pompeo claims “active” terror cells in Venezuela (Video) appeared first on The Duran.
Facebook: The Government’s Propaganda Arm?
The social media giant has a disturbing number of former Obama officials in key positions of authority over content. The post Facebook: The Government’s Propaganda Arm? appeared first on The Duran.
EPIC! President Trump Mocks Democrats Over Disastrous Green New Deal
President Trump mocked the Democrat-Green-New-Deal-clown-show on Saturday evening, calling the resolution, “Brilliant.” The post EPIC! President Trump Mocks Democrats Over Disastrous Green New Deal appeared first on The Duran.
Kerr hat-trick puts Glory into W-League grand final
Six goals, a send-off, extra-time, and the first-ever hat-trick in W-League finals history —Sam Kerr and the Perth Glory seal a place in the grand final with a win over Melbourne Victory.
The Fed's 'logical panic' adds more fuel to the world's debt pile
With global markets in a steep decline six weeks ago, a sharp policy U-turn from the US central bank may stopped the rout, but at what cost?
The Green New Deal is based on false premises and unreliable science
Click here From Amazon.com: “The Green New Deal utilizes a propaganda technique called Appeal to Fear. It advances the notion that the U. S. must initiate a massive and urgent State-run program that would control the climate by reducing the use … Continue reading →
Large convoy of Syrian Army reinforcements pour into southern Aleppo
BEIRUT, LEBANON (11:30 A.M.) – A large number of reinforcements from the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) reportedly deployed to the southwestern countryside of the Aleppo Governorate on Wednesday, a source from the military told Al-Masdar News. According to the military source, the Syrian Arab Army sent a large number of troops to southwestern Aleppo and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
High ranking jihadist commander assassinated by rival group in northwest Syria
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:40 A.M.) – A high ranking jihadist commander was recently assassinated in the northwestern region of Syria after a rival group opened fire on a checkpoint. According to opposition activists via social media, the Hay’at Tahrir Al-Sham field commander Adel Abu Ibrahim was assassinated by a group of fighters from the jihadist group […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Mysterious pro-gov’t group continues burning US, French flags in Raqqa (video)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (10:20 A.M.) – A mysterious pro-government group calling themselves the “Popular Resistance of Al-Raqqa” continued their flag burning campaign across the Al-Raqqa Governorate this week. Based on the footage released by the group, they set the French and U.S. flags on fire inside the Rumaila neighborhood of Raqqa city, while also demanding the […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Iran shows off new underground missile factory (video)
Iran’s top military officials praised their country’s missile program, vowing to continue its development despite objections from the West, reported by RT. Officials have unveiled their newest weapon and, in an unprecedented move, showed off a subterranean factory, without disclosing the exact location. The facility was described by the Iranian media as an “underground city”, with footage showing vast corridors full of different missile parts at different […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
SDF begins last push to capture ISIS pocket in eastern Euphrates
BEIRUT, LEBANON (8:20 A.M.) – The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) kicked off the last phase of their eastern Euphrates operation on Saturday, targeting the Islamic State’s (ISIS) positions at the town of Baghouz Tahtani. Backed by heavy artillery and airstrikes from their French and U.S. partners, the Syrian Democratic Forces stormed the Islamic State’s positions […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Russian military contractors train Syrian Army’s 5th Corps (PHOTOS)
BEIRUT, LEBANON (7:30 A.M.) – The Russian private military contracting company, Vegacy Strategic Services Ltd, was recently photographed training members of the Syrian Arab Army’s (SAA) 5th Corps in western Syria. Similar to other Russian military contractors, Vegacy Strategic Services is often entrenched with the Syrian Arab Army and other pro-government militias, as they provide not […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
The Daily Brief 2019-02-09
This is a summary of 10 AMN articles on the following subjects: Gaza, Israeli Sniper, Teenagers, Baghdadi, ISIS, Syria, Hama, Russia, Lebanon, Maduro, Venezuela, SDF, Houthi, Saudi, Yemen, US, Idlib. We have changed our format from posting full articles to our steem readership to a summarized daily brief, as the article by article format is […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, February 10, 2019
We have the top three picks for this Sunday, and below there is a list of bars and lounges that are always a good option. PARTY: Bloco Saymos Do Egyto @ Arco do Teles (Centro) – This is the first rehearsal for the ‘bloco’ (street party) Saymos Do Egypto, where the bloco band will play […] The post Rio Nightlife Guide for Sunday, February 10, 2019 appeared first on The Rio Times.
Sunday Sermonette
*In Venezuela* Things have stabilized. The Socialist dictatorship has not sent the army to kill the opposition because of dire warnings from both the US and Russia. You never know when that may change, but for the moment, Maduro hasn't accepted exile in Russia and the newly formed and recognized government has not been able to gain the traction necessary to oust Maduro and his band of thugs. There are politicians in the USA that really want to turn the nation into a bad carbon copy of Venezuela. Riches to rags can turn them a quick buck and living out the rest of your life in Switz... more »
Syrian Fighters Begin “Final Battle” With ISIS As US Troop Withdrawal Looms
US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces have started their assault against the final ISIS enclave in eastern Syria on Saturday. The post Syrian Fighters Begin “Final Battle” With ISIS As US Troop Withdrawal Looms appeared first on The Duran.
Oceania, Eurasia and Eastasia Merger: Global Empire of Dystopia?
Whether one lives in Oceania, Eurasia, or Eastasia, the definitions of reality and information have been tailored in these different places to different needs. The post Oceania, Eurasia and Eastasia Merger: Global Empire of Dystopia? appeared first on The Duran.
Venezuela Is An Opportunity For Russia And China To Change The World
If Russia and China quickly established a military presence in Venezuela to protect their loans and oil investments, Venezuela could be saved. The post Venezuela Is An Opportunity For Russia And China To Change The World appeared first on The Duran.
China’s Oil-Backed Loans to Venezuela Appear Headed for a Haircut
*Gabe Collins* *Economics, Americas* [image: Fuel tank blocks the vehicular passage on Tienditas cross-border bridge between Colombia and Venezuela, in Cucuta, Colombia, February 6, 2019. REUTERS/Luisa Gonzalez] How will Beijing respond? In theory, Venezuela’s massive oil resources offer ample support for the at least $50 billion in loans that China has provided since 2007. Yet the oil is not formally collateral for the loans, but rather simply a means of generating cash for repayment. For Chinese lenders exposed to Venezuela’s chaos, oil shows itself to be an increasingly illuso... more »
The Creation Stories In Their Cultural Context
The lessons of Genesis, true and necessary as they were and remain, pertain to theological virtue, not to scientific history. If we read them as science, we find ourselves plunked down in the middle of ancient cosmology and stuck with their ancient view of the universe. The post The Creation Stories In Their Cultural Context appeared first on OrientalReview.org.
From The Sunday Times
A little light-reading from *The Sunday Times*, beginning with a beautifully-written bit from Roland White: Candidates to replace John Humphrys at the *Today* programme and nudie revue probably shouldn’t invest in a new alarm clock quite yet. Although he announced last week that he’d definitely be retiring this year, we’ve been here before. In 2009, Humphrys told Saga magazine that he expected to be sacked “very soon” as he was struggling with “the absurd pace” of the job. Yet Humphrys was still at* Today *in 2016, when he told* The Times* that retirement was imminent — possibly ... more »
Midnight Meme Of The Day!
*by Noah* Listen, I'm not kidding when I say I have interviewed terrorists who were more cooperative and respected than Matt Whitaker was today. -Frank Figliuzzi Another day, another Trumpoid Republican Goon. Betsy DeVos, Kellyanne Conway, Stephen Miller, Spicy, The Mooch, Sarah Huckabbe Sanders, Roger Stone... The list is seemingly endless. Now we've seen the coronation of Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker as he took his deserved place on the list. Friday's hearing in the House of Representatives was a thing to behold, and I mean thing. I mean just look at this guy! He's ... more »
Accountability, BBC-style
Computer says no. **COUGH** Talking about John Sweeney... From DB: With BBC Panorama in the spotlight here's an interesting Freedom of Information request from 2012. A BBC Panorama producer got hold of someone's mobile number. That person wanted to know how. The BBC refused to say, playing the "journalism" clause. https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/121495/response/300718/attach/html/3/RFI20120732%20Final%20Response.pdf.html That very long 'no' from the BBC begins: Dear Mr Kerrigan, Freedom of Information request – RFI20120732 Thank you for your request to the BBC of ... more »
John Sweeney meets a white working class male
Out of the mouths of babes and star BBC *Panorama/Newsnight* journalists: I met Danny. I was working on some film on *Newsnight *and Danny was in the green room. It was unusual to meet a white working class male in the *Newsnight *green room. It was so unusual that me and one of my mates went down there to have a drink with him in the way that you would do with somebody from the, you know, a cannibal from the Amazonian, erm, from Amazonia, or maybe a creature from outer space.
Queenslanders without flood cover urged to lodge insurance claims anyway
Banks and insurers must be "good corporate citizens" and show compassion to north Queenslanders affected by the floods, Deputy Premier Jackie Trad says, with insurers receiving 13,560 claims so far in the Townsville region.
The Poet: W.H. Auden, "The More Loving One"
*"The More Loving One"* "Looking up at the stars, I know quite well That, for all they care, I can go to hell, But on earth indifference is the least We have to dread from man or beast. How should we like it were stars to burn With a passion for us we could not return? If equal affection cannot be, Let the more loving one be me. Admirer as I think I am Of stars that do not give a damn, I cannot, now I see them, say I missed one terribly all day. Were all stars to disappear or die, I should learn to look at an empty sky And feel its total dark sublime, Though this might take me a little ti... more »
February 10th – 2019 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day #752
In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and … Continue reading →
Sunday February 10th – Open Thread
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those … Continue reading →
Australian Daily Electrical Power Generation Data – Saturday 9th February 2019
TonyfromOz at NYT Fawns Over ‘Fighting Brexiteers With Logic…Eviscerating Leavers’ – PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
By Anton Lang ~ This Post details the daily power consumption data for the AEMO coverage area in Australia. For the background information, refer to the Introductory Post at this link. Each image is shown here at a smaller size to fit on the page alongside the data for that day. If you click on […]
The Politics of Abortion
PA Pundits - International at NYT Fawns Over ‘Fighting Brexiteers With Logic…Eviscerating Leavers’ – PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
Burt Prelutsky ~ A great many black Americans have accused the government of committing genocide against them. They have blamed the cops of gunning for them and the feds for conspiring to distribute cocaine in their communities. They have chosen to blame unemployment on others rather than on themselves for dropping out of school. […]
Trump’s Address Meets Late-Night Resistance
PA Pundits - International at NYT Fawns Over ‘Fighting Brexiteers With Logic…Eviscerating Leavers’ – PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
By Brent Bozell and Tim Graham ~ The liberal desire to rebut President Trump is so overwhelming that they’re now “fact-checking” him live or the moment his last sentence is completed. The State of the Union has an Official Democrat Politician Rebuttal, but why bother? They need only give links to national “news” sites since […]
Media Misses: The Embrace Of The Green New Deal
PA Pundits - International at NYT Fawns Over ‘Fighting Brexiteers With Logic…Eviscerating Leavers’ – PA Pundits – International - 22 hours ago
By Jarrett Stepman ~ Democrats unveiled their latest version of the Green New Deal on Thursday, but despite some concessions to reality, this version is still little more than socialism masked as environmental policy. But that didn’t stop the media from fawning all over it. Where was the fact-checking when you needed it? Most media […]
An Intriguing Look At Temperatures In Australia
A different way of looking at the Australian temperatures, and does the apparent change of coverage / potential bias issues generalize? Continue reading →
U.S. Envoy For Peace In Afghanistan: 'Long Way To Go' Before Peace Deal Is Reached With Afghan Taliban
*NPR:** U.S. Envoy For Peace In Afghanistan Sees 'Long Road' Ahead For Final Deal* The chief U.S. negotiator for peace in Afghanistan said Friday that after several months of talks, he has reached agreement with the Taliban on some key issues, but stressed that a substantive peace deal is far from finished and hinges on dialogue between the militant group and that country's government. Speaking at the United State Institute of Peace, a Washington think tank, Zalmay Khalilzad cautioned that "a long agenda of must be addressed," but reiterated that, in principal, a "framework" agre... more »
Nearly 50 British ISIS members refusing to surrender in Syria
Despite Daesh’s recent string of losses in Syria, many of its members are refusing to give up and clinging to the remaining sliver of land that they have under their control. Many of the hard-core Daesh* members who have decided to stay to make a last stand are foreign fighters, who went to Syria and […] Source: AMN - Al-Masdar News | المصدر نيوز - The Arab Source
'One lucky lady': Pilot lands WWII-era plane on NSW beach after engine trouble
The pilot of a World War II aircraft walks away unharmed after being forced to make an emergency landing on a New South Wales beach.
Tasmanian Treasurer accuses ALP leader of going into hiding over pokies
Treasurer Peter Gutwein says Rebecca White has gone "into witness protection" after announcing Labor's backflip on pokies policy.
Banks and insurers need to be 'lift their socks' to help Queensland flood victims
Banks and insurers must be "good corporate citizens" and show compassion to north Queenslanders affected by the floods, Deputy Premier Jackie Trad says, with insurers receiving about 12,000 claims so far in the Townsville region.
More Concerns From The Pentagon On China's 'Space Station' In Argentina
The main antenna of a Chinese deep space ground station in the Neuquén province, Argentina. (Argentina Presidency of the Nation) *Foreign Policy: **U.S. Military Warns of Threat From Chinese-Run Space Station in Argentina* Defense officials are worried about a remote compound Beijing says helped it land on the far side of the moon. Senior U.S. defense officials are growing increasingly concerned that the Chinese military can monitor and potentially target U.S. and allied satellites from a new deep space ground station in the Western Hemisphere, located in the deserts of Patagoni... more »
Letter from The Editor: The oxymoron that FDA keeps alive
Opinion We all know an oxymoron when we hear one. Among my favorites: army intelligence, Amtrak schedule, and traffic engineering. Writers usually try to avoid unwittingly using oxymorons. One that I am always trying to stamp out at Food Safety News is “voluntary recall.” At least since the Food Safety Modernization Act was signed into law... Continue Reading
Venezuela: Democratic Uprising or U.S. Coup?
*Community activists in Caracas who support the government of President Nicolas Maduro have formed food co-ops to help overcome the economic crisis* *by Reese Erlich* Tens of thousands of angry people march in the streets to protest lack of democracy. Women bang on pots to raise alarm over the economic crisis brought on by a socialist president. The United States denounces the leftist government and promises to help bring democracy to the country. Venezuela in 2019? No, it was Chile in 1973. Chileans had elected a Marxist president, Salvador Allende, and the U.S. government was s... more »
Did Michelle Obama Cancel a Speaking Appearance in Tacoma to Avoid a Labor Protest?
By Tacoma standards, Winter Storm Maya was indeed predicted to be a "snowpocalypse."
Has Bill Murray Died at 81, Wanting to See ‘Americans United Under Trump’?
Another lame celebrity death hoax from the lamest of junk news sites.
Will French President Macron Risk a Referendum To Counter Yellow-Vest Protestors?
Faced with protests, French President Emmanuel Macron has hinted he is considering holding a referendum (AFP Photo/Ludovic MARIN) *Clare Byrne, AFP*:* Double or quits: will Macron risk a referendum?* Paris (AFP) - President Emmanuel Macron could be set to organise France's first referendum in 14 years to end months of "yellow vest" protests, but analysts say the move is a risky gamble. Macron has clawed back some lost popularity in recent weeks by throwing himself into his "grand national debate", a series of townhall events aimed at tamping down the yellow vest revolt which began ... more »
Heavy snowfall paralyzes life in parts of India – Video
India, 8 Feb 2019 – Continued heavy snowfall over Uttarakhand has wreaked havoc for residents of Mussoorie. Temperatures have dropped significantly in the region. The popular hill station’s market area wears a deserted look as people remain indoors to avoid the harsh conditions. Strong winds and heavy snowfall have toppled some trees. The snowfall has ... Read moreHeavy snowfall paralyzes life in parts of India – Video The post Heavy snowfall paralyzes life in parts of India – Video appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Record low temperatures in Japan – Video
Snow expected Saturday in Tokyo. 8 Feb 2019 – Record-low temperatures gripped Hokkaido on Friday, causing traffic disruption across the island. As temperatures plunged in parts of the region the Meteorological Agency also predicted snow on Saturday for eastern Japan, with central Tokyo expected to see 5 to 10 cm. The agency said a cold ... Read moreRecord low temperatures in Japan – Video The post Record low temperatures in Japan – Video appeared first on Ice Age Now.
Another Saturday Of Violent Protests Throughout France
*Daily Mail: **Yellow Vest activist's HAND is torn off amid horrific scenes of violence between police and protesters in Paris - after France's President of the National Assembly's country home is firebombed* * Tear gas and baton charges were used around the Champs Elysee in Paris in the 13th consecutive weekend * Businesses were shut as Yellow Vests mobilised across the county to protest Emmanuel Macron's government * Armoured cars containing chemical weapons and water canons were being used to patrol demonstration Violence broke out on the streets of Paris today as anti riot poli... more »
Why the women in white who cheered and chanted are so frightening
[image: Image may contain: 20 people] “I've spent the majority of the day today, as I do every day these days, feeling my unborn baby move. But today, I've been more in tune to the precious life that's growing inside of me. I feel her rearranging herself, kicking, and trying to get more comfortable. I feel her hiccups. I feel her react to different things I eat. Especially if it's cold or if it's chocolate. I feel her respond to her daddy's hand on my stomach or his voice talking to her. I feel her respond to music I play. I feel her excitement when she hears her sisters playing a... more »
The LIA and Venus
What caused the Little Ice Age? The Korean historian Yi Tae-Jin, professor emeritus of Seoul University suggests “The basic cause of the Little Ice Age was the numerous meteor which fell consistently over a long period of time” as recorded … Continue reading →
Official: Europe Needs Its Very Own Space Force
*Michael Peck* *Security, Europe* [image: https://www.flickr.com/photos/nato/17165047842/in/photolist-s9PmGJ-rSvxBD-s5cHwJ-rSnkyW-rQCGVz-rSnk8W-rda9jD-nHn4AC-nBJByg-nxUT7s-s9XBDe-c1Snj1-nsV7Ed-nMbYXx-9ReqHe-nit35W-nK7upi-9YvMV3-nsV9zL-nKpAiT-nMbYUX-nit1Tr-pQRjk7-nit4sf-pbrYpH-aDrxTa-q8jFkq-pQNkFh] Will it happen? Europe should create its own military space force, just like America is planning to do, says a European Union lawmaker. “The U.S. have created a Space Force,” said Elzbieta Bienkowska, former Polish deputy prime minister and now European Commissioner for the Internal Mar... more »
The Kremlin's Key to World Dominance: Climate Change
*Chas Goldman* *Security, Eurasia* [image: Reuters] Imagine the advantages that Russia could reap from the political and economic instability caused by climate change and a global refugee crisis. It’s 2018 but you’d think it was 1951. Pundits talk of a “new Cold War” between Moscow and Washington and Americans level of concern vis-á-vis Russia has hit its highest level in the post–Cold War I era. Back in 2014 Paul Saunders argued that a “new Cold War” would look quite a bit different from the conflict that defined the latter half of the twentieth century. At the core of Saunders... more »
Wanted: A Kurdish No-Fly-Zone
*Diliman Abdulkader* *Security, Middle East* [image: Reuters] As the United States did over Iraq in 1991, a no-fly-zone for Syria's Kurds would create a friendly sphere of influence that could pushback on terrorism and Iran. In December, President Donald Trump tweeted out a call for the withdrawal of troops from Syria. In his tweet, he declared that since the Islamic State was defeated, it was time for the U.S. forces to come home. Unfortunately, ISIS then demonstrated that it is alive and well, when a suicide bomber exploded himself in Syria, killing four Americans. The ISIS ca... more »
Is Nationalism a Good Thing?
*Daniel McCarthy* *Politics, Americas* [image: Reuters] For Judis, nationalism serves a check upon economic power in a modern world otherwise bereft of institutions that provide shelter and support for the naked individual. John B. Judis,* The Nationalist Revival: Trade, Immigration, and the Revolt Against Globalization *(New York: Columbia Global Reports, 2018), 157 pp., $15.99. Economic globalization ran into difficulties a decade ago with the crisis we call the Great Recession. Political transnationalism, whether of the European Union variety or of the sort required by George... more »
Donald Trump's Real Foreign Policy Has Arrived
*Jacob Heilbrunn* *Security, Americas* [image: Reuters] Does Trump indeed mark the end of an era? Or will he prove a transitory figure who created a mere interregnum in America's quest for primacy after the Cold War? Now that he has been in office for two years, Donald Trump is moving to assert control over foreign affairs. The most prominent members of his original foreign policy team—Rex Tillerson, H.R. McMaster, James N. Mattis and Nikki Haley—are gone. Their departure has provoked consternation among those members of the foreign policy elite who viewed them as the “adults in ... more »
What Does China Have To Lose In Venezuela?
Chinese President Xi Jinping (2nd R) and his wife Peng Liyuan (1st R) pose for a group photo with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (2nd L) and his wife in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 14, 2018. Xi held talks with Maduro in Beijing on Friday. (Xinhua/Ju Peng) *SCMP: **From oil to infrastructure, why China has plenty to lose from political turmoil in Venezuela* * Caracas needs Chinese loans and investment in various sectors, but the relationship offers mutual benefits * Instability and a struggling economy in the South American country have already cost Beijing dearly Venezu... more »
As flood-hit Townsville counts the cost, a 15-year-old boy inspires an army of volunteers
Trayeden Fulmer goes to high school and works part-time like any other teenager, but this young Queenslander is proving his worth in flood-hit Townsville.
Police seek information on 20-year cold case of Adelaide man burned alive in home
South Australian police renew calls for information into the murder of hobby opal fossicker Franco Murat, who was set alight by three alleged thieves while he was sleeping at his Blair Athol home in 1999.
Protester's hand ripped apart as Paris demonstrations turn violent
A French yellow vest protester loses four fingers during violent clashes in Paris as demonstrators try to storm the French National Assembly in a 13th consecutive weekend of unrest.
Pyne warns 1,000 people could travel from Manus and Nauru after medical transfer bill
Ahead of a possible vote on the bill, Christopher Pyne suggests the proposal, backed by Labor, the Greens and the crossbench, would see all the refugees and asylum seekers "qualify" to travel to Australia.
US Senate Targets Those Boycotting Israel; 77 Senators Voted To Throw Away The First Amendment; 23 Voted To Protect
We need more boycott, divestment and sanctions, not less. In NAACP vs. Claiborne Hardware Co., it was determined that boycott … Continue reading →
PROLIFERATION PROFITEERS: PART 22, Firm 9 – Orda AG (Switzerland)
Yes, we jumped from Firm 1 to 9, because that’s what was found, thus far. This is from 1991, but … Continue reading →
PROLIFERATION PROFITEERS: PART 13, Firm 1 – Belgonucleaire SA (Belgium)
This is from 1991, but at the minimum we continue to live with the consequences. Many of the players in … Continue reading →
Donald Trump’s SOTU Fail: Slams Late-Term Abortions, Apparently Fine with Destroying Lives in Venezuela
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‘Macron unleashed violence against Yellow Vests, each casualty is on him’
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US accuses China of preparing for WWIII: What you’re not being told
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U.S.-backed Syrian force launches ‘final battle’ against ISIS
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Trump Says ISIS Is Defeated. He Is Ignoring Al-Qaeda’s Return
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Merkel goes against Trump, says ISIS is far from defeated
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Racism And The Fight Over Venezuela
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Venezuela Is An Opportunity For Russia And China To Change The World
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Venezuela’s oil giant PDVSA moves joint ventures’ accounts to Russia’s Gazprombank
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Maduro Denies Hezbollah Ties, Mocks Pompeo’s Charge As “Proven Lies”
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A Russian Reporter’s Diary from Venezuela
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