China's Hands In The Fentanyl Epidemic
Is Beijing doing enough to cut off China's supply of fentanyl and the precursor ingredients used to make the opioid?
World Affairs
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Turkey, Not The U.S., Leads On Ukrainian Grain Deal
Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, and the U.N. successfully negotiated a deal to move grains from war-torn Ukraine. The fact that the U.S. wasn't there when this important agreement was made in Tehran and signed in Istanbul stood out.
Non-Dollar Trade Threatens American Dominance
The U.S. is facing a changing world in which financial innovation, shifts in global economic activity, and new geopolitical challenges are redefining how economic power can be used to support national security objectives.
Widespread Corruption in Ukraine Warrants Stricter Oversight
Ukraine ranks dismally low on the corruption perception index. Therefore, the U.S. must implement measures to ensure that aid will reach those deserving in the devastated country.
Successful Test For U.S. Hypersonic Missile
The U.S. Air Force has successfully tested its first air-launched hypersonic missile amid concerns Russia and China have also made progress in developing their own hypersonic weapons.
Russia Raking In Money From Oil Exports
Russia is still getting plenty of cash from oil, even as its exports are showing signs of ebbing. Crude shipments in July will earn the Kremlin about $7.53 a barrel, up from $6.11 a barrel in June.
Joe Biden Visits Israel, West Bank And Saudi Arabia
July 13, 2022 - July 16, 2022 - U.S. President Joe Biden makes his first visit to the Middle East as American head of state, with stops in Israel, the occupied West Bank, and Saudi Arabia on his agenda.
Shinzo Abe – Japan’s Longest-Serving Prime Minister
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe has been assassinated while giving a campaign speech in southern Japan, shocking a country in which political violence is rare and guns are tightly controlled.
Them's The Breaks, Prime Minister Johnson
Prime Minister Johnson departs the office in disarray. His exit teaches all elected leaders a lesson.
Timeline Of Tory Scandals Under Boris Johnson
Throughout UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s three-year premiership, he has stumbled from one scandal to another.
Jake Sullivan's $600 Billion Blunder
The National Security Adviser's tactless approach and skewed views on continuing the Ukraine conflict will almost certainly leave America footing the bill.
EU Bid To Replace Russian Gas
Europe plans to replace Russian energy by increasing purchases of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the U.S., Qatar and Australia. However, LNG terminals have limited capacity to store extra supply.
Russian Arms Makers Escaping Sanctions
Sanctions on Russia’s arms companies and tycoons have been applied inconsistently by the U.S., UK and EU, as the Western allies fail to coordinate actions against makers of banned weapons.
U.S. Boosts Military Presence In Europe
The U.S. will make its biggest military expansion in Europe since the Cold War, including its first permanent troop presence in Poland, as part of NATO’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Biden’s Green Strategy Is in Complete Collapse, At Home And Globally
Most regrettably, the guy with a smile on his face is Vladimir Putin. The sanctions strategy has backfired on the U.S. and NATO.