I do not believe you can speak about the United States in the Pacific without an overall description of American Power as it looks in 2018. The United States is a superpower, meaning that in raw terms it is the most powerful nation-state in the … [Read more...] about China: The Challenge Facing America and the Pacific*
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Ostracizing Russia Might Be Worse*
Left: Photo credit, NBC News, March 20, 2018. According to news reports, US President Donald Trump was advised in a briefing paper “DO NOT CONGRATULATE PUTIN.” Even so, Trump did so, tying his congratulatory remark to what President Trump says is … [Read more...] about Ostracizing Russia Might Be Worse*
America’s New Security Strategy and Taiwan*
The United States is implementing a new national security strategy or NSS, and President Trump has released a paper explaining the policy. It has also been amplified by Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis where Mattis explains what the Pentagon plans to … [Read more...] about America’s New Security Strategy and Taiwan*
Erdogan is No US Ally
On December 25, millions of Christians in countries whose leaders voted against the United States recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, as well as Pope Francis, who joined in the condemnation, will be celebrating the birth of Jesus in … [Read more...] about Erdogan is No US Ally
Coup or Hoax in Montenegro?**
For those who remember the sad spectacle of Colin Powell at the UN Security Council, promoting bogus intelligence alleging Saddam Hussein had Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD,) recent statements by American officials such as vice-president Mike Pence … [Read more...] about Coup or Hoax in Montenegro?**
Japan’s New Cruise Missiles Not for North Korea*
Left: JSM Cruise Missile. Rather dramatically Japan has announced, according to Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera that it intends to buy cruise missiles for its fighter aircraft ostensibly to counter North Korea’s missile buildup. But this … [Read more...] about Japan’s New Cruise Missiles Not for North Korea*
Seismic upheavals in the Middle East*
The recent serious earthquake in the border areas between Iran and Iraq felt as far afield as Israel, might serve as a metaphor for the political upheavals taking place currently in the region. You might think that the geo-political situation could … [Read more...] about Seismic upheavals in the Middle East*
Russia’s S-400 missile: A new Middle East invasion*
Right: The flexible and fast S-400 missile system. Photo: Russian Defence Ministry. Powerful and popular anti-missile/aircraft system is a game changer with its ability to use ultra-fast long- and short-range missiles Saudi Arabia’s agreement … [Read more...] about Russia’s S-400 missile: A new Middle East invasion*
Does Europe Have a Death Wish?*
Two recent decisions by European official bodies indicate that the answer to the question posed in the title of this article may be “yes”. The court of the European Union has ruled that no member country has the right to close its borders to illegal … [Read more...] about Does Europe Have a Death Wish?*
Iran Recruits Captured ISIS Fighters to Target the US
"We have returned a great nation as we were before and everyone has to understand that we are the masters of the region; Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria and Bahrain soon, all of them belong to our embraces.” Iranian Defense Minister … [Read more...] about Iran Recruits Captured ISIS Fighters to Target the US