Criticizing his predecessors for misguided foreign wars, President Trump promised a break in that approach, but his National Security Strategy report indicates a shift more in rhetoric than substance. President Trump’s recent report on National Security Strategy supposedly reflected his America First “realism” but his approach seems more like old wine in a new bottle, particularly his Read More…
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‘War Coming’: Top US General Warns Soldiers In Europe To Expect ‘Big-Ass Fight’
Talking to US troops in Europe related to ongoing tensions with Russia, Marine Commandant Gen. Robert Neller warned that he sees “a war coming,” and that troops deployed there are in for “a big ass fight.” The commandant’s speech was meant to focus on the importance of readiness for troops in Europe, and particularly for a new rotational Read More…
Iran and China Deepen Military Ties, Sending Strong Message To The US
Chinese Defense Minister Chang Wanquan recently met with the deputy chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Brigadier General Ghadir Nezamipour, in Beijing on December 12. According to the Diplomat, Chang and Nezamipour vowed to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries and maintain friendly military exchanges. “Under the new circumstances, Read More…
In Major Blow To US, Pakistan Prepares To Abandon Dollar For Trade With China
Pakistan is the latest country to jump on the anti-U.S. dollar bandwagon, Reuters reports. Pakistan is considering a proposal to replace the U.S. dollar with the Chinese yuan for bilateral trade between Pakistan and China. Between 2015 and 2016, bilateral trade between the two countries totaled $13.8 billion. According to Reuters, Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Ahsan Iqbal, Read More…
Another Flip-Flop: Trump Approves Lethal Arms To Ukraine
After opposing escalation with Russia over Ukraine as a candidate, President Trump made the surprising decision to begin supplying Ukraine with lethal arms this week. The neocons are pleased but urge him to allow even more weapons. What’s the reason for the flip-flop? Join today’s Liberty Report for our take…
Trump’s New “Cold War Mentality” Has Officially Pissed Off Russia And China
US officials don’t seem to agree on if President Trump even read his new National Security Strategy, as presented Monday, but someone definitely gave him the gist of it. Either way, China and Russia have had a look at it, and are none too happy. Both nations issued statements Tuesday decrying the new strategy as having a Read More…