The same Administration that was promising to take us back to “normalcy” is doing a really bang-up job, aren’t they? Sorry, I dunno about you but I’m getting really weary of our Executive Branch admitting that they’re doing a Cloward-Piven operation on THEMSELVES!
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Herd Immunity Sweden Vs. United States
There are three ways to stop any disease: Vaccine; prevention, which is not currently available for coronavirus. Cure; anecdotally, several are available but they are only in use in some places, by some doctors, which is a self infliction of sub-optimization. And finally establishing herd immunity.
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We hope the Links for International News of the Day will help you stay abreast of happenings in the broader world that may affect your corner of it. Saudi Arabia Damage from Iran-linked drone attack on Saudi oil facility captured in satellite images. Fox News. Trump: U.S. ‘locked and loaded’ against attackers of Saudi oil … Read more
Iranian Proxy Damages Saudi Oil Production
The Saudi oil company Aramco was hit with drone strikes Saturday according to a Fox report. The drone strikes led to a fire at the world’s largest oil processing facility. That facility is near an oil field also operated by the company. Short term damage Roughly 5% of the world’s oil supply was disrupted. The … Read more
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We hope the Links for International News of the Day will help you stay abreast of happenings in the broader world that may affect your corner of it. U.S. With Bolton’s departure, an Iran hawk leaves the chessboard. Reuters. Tensions over Afghan talks ended with Bolton’s exit: sources. Reuters. New U.S. sanctions target Hamas, Islamic … Read more
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We hope the Links for International News of the Day will help you stay abreast of happenings in the broader world that may affect your corner of it. U.S./Taliban Talks Afghan peace talks dead, U.S. to keep pressure on Taliban: Pompeo. Reuters. Pompeo leaves Taliban talks on the table, saying the group needs to ‘change … Read more
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We hope the Links for International News of the Day will help you stay abreast of happenings in the broader world that may affect your corner of it. Afghanistan As potential deal with the Taliban looms, Pompeo says U.S. ‘delivered’ on mission in Afghanistan. Washington Post. Taliban suicide bomber kills at least 10 civilians, two … Read more
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We hope the Links for International News of the Day will help you stay abreast of happenings in the broader world that may affect your corner of it. China China and U.S. agree to meet in October for trade negotiations: Chinese Ministry of Commerce. CNBC. Top IT official names China as main cyber threat to … Read more
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We hope the Links for International News of the Day will help you stay abreast of happenings in the broader world that may affect your corner of it. China China, U.S. kick off new round of tariffs imposition in trade war. Reuters. Stocks shiver as new U.S.-China tariffs add to global gloom. Reuters. China takes … Read more
Germany Thumbs Its Nose at U.S. Efforts to Ensure Freedom of Navigation for International Shipping
The German government has declined to participate in a U.S.-led coalition in the Persian Gulf. The purpose of the coalition is aimed keeping the shipping lanes open. That would ensure the uninterrupted flow of oil. It will combat Iran’s repeated hijacking attempts. Iran and Britain have been engaged in a tit for tat with international … Read more
Venezuela, China, Russia, Caravan?
What’s going on? The Trump administration notes the return of competition between world powers. States with the ability to wield influence on a global scale are coming increasingly to prominence. America’s national security and national defense strategies need to reflect this new reality. China and Russia, both want to shape a world antithetical to U.S. … Read more