International Affairs
American and Iranian prisoner swap releases $6 billion for Iran
Five U.S. citizens were released from Iran and arrived in Doha. Five Iranians have been freed from U.S. custody and similarly travelled to release points. Included in this deal is the release of $6 billion of Iranian funds to be transferred from South Korea to Qatar. Republican Michael McCaul said that this deal would lead […]
China’s shipbuilding capacity is greater than that of the United States
The U.S. Navy estimates that China’s shipbuilding capacity is over 200 times that of the United States. China has increased its shipbuilding activities in support of their long-term strategic plans, building both commercial and military ships. China currently has more naval ships than the United States does, and the gap is estimated to increase in […]
Kamala Harris – North Korea’s supplying ammunition to Russia would be a huge mistake
Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un are scheduled to meet each other in Moscow to engage in talks. The Russians are looking to receive certain types of ammunition from North Korea. North Korea is hoping that Russia could provide some help regarding food supplies and military equipment shortages. These are just examples of what could […]
American military troops repositioned in Niger
The United States announced that it has repositioned some troops and equipment in Niger and that it plans to pull a small number of non-essential personnel out. Prior to the coup, the U.S. military was training Niger’s forces on how to conduct counter-terrorism actions. The U.S. military also used drones against terrorist organizations working in […]
Ukraine to receive an additional $600 million in military equipment
In the aftermath of America’s pledging $1 billion in humanitarian aid to Ukraine, an additional $600 million worth of military equipment will also be sent to Ukraine. This security assistance package includes demolition munitions, mine-clearing equipment, artillery shells, etc. Depleted uranium ammunition is included in this aid. From Al Jazeera: The latest $600m will “support […]
Overestimating Russian military strength
Ukraine has been grinding away with its counter offensive over the summer. Many have claimed that the counter offensive “failed”. Some, like James (Jim) Rickards of the Daily Reckoning, suggested that the not only did the Russians stop the counter offensive, but is “winning decisively.” These assumptions, according to Foreign Affairs’ Zoltan Barany, are driven […]
The U.S. military to conduct exercises with the Armenian military
The U.S. military will have 85 soldiers participating in exercises with 175 Armenian soldiers. The U.S. military is helping to prepare the Armenian military to participate in peacekeeping operations. Russia appears to be concerned about this effort. From Fox News: Col. Martin O’Donnell, spokesman for the U.S. command, said the exercise “is a vital opportunity […]
Chinese nationals pretending to be spies to get into U.S. Military bases
The Military and the FBI has tracked over 100 incidents of Chinese nationals trying to get into U.S. military bases and other federal installations. They pretend to be tourists who “missed out on some details.” For example, following navigation instructions to the nearest fast-food establishment located on the base, stranding into the wrong section of […]
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