Recently, many observers harbor increasing suspicions that Israel is undertaking concrete steps to plan an attack on Iran. Not surprisingly, speculation around Jerusalem formulating battle plans evolve around Israel’s activities …
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An Unprecedented Step: Trump Names Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps a Foreign Terror Organization
In an unprecedented step, the White House announced that President Trump has named Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps a foreign terror organization under federal law. “Today, I am formally announcing my …
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In Joint Session of Congress, NATO Chief Calls for Confronting Russia
On 3 April, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Jens Stoltenberg spoke to a rare joint session of Congress, with remarks aimed at confronting Russia. Stoltenberg mentioned …
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Some European allies of the United States could soon find themselves cut off from American intelligence and other critical information if they continue to pursue relationships with Chinese telecom firms. …
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Recent election results in the Republic of Turkey have signaled political upheaval for the country’s old-guard political class. Already in the beginning of this week, as the day of the …
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Russia Sets Up Helicopter Base in Venezuela as the Danger of Conflict Heats Up
The danger of conflict over Venezuela is heating up. International media has reported that Russia recently opened a center to “train military helicopter pilots” in Venezuela, a further sign of …
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Middle East media has reported Iran cutting funds to militia groups in Syria as its economy continues to suffer from the renewed imposition of US sanctions. According to reports, militant …
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Legitimacy of International Criminal Court Questioned After it Lets Off War Criminal
The most recent incident to bring the legitimacy of International Criminal Court into question was The Hague’s decision to acquit former Ivory Coast dictator Laurent Gbagbo. The ruling to let …
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Security Council Passes Landmark Resolution to Suppress Terror Finance
On 28 March, the United Nations Security Council passed a landmark resolution to suppress terror finance around the world. The UN is hailing the new Resolution 2462 as an important …
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U.S. Defense Secretary to India: Don’t Make a Mess in Space
“Don’t Make A Mess In Space!” That’s what acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said to the international community regarding potential weapons testing in space following India’s successful test of an …