At The Economic Collapse, Michael Snyder discusses the dangers currently accumulating in the Middle East, referencing Sen. Marco Rubio’s assessment that this is “the most dangerous Middle East moment since 1973.” Then Snyder suggests it’s even more dangerous than that fraught time. He writes: If Iran hits targets that are outside the land of Israel, […]
What Did Iran’s Attack Teach the World?
In The Spectator, Fraser Nelson discusses what the world learned about Israel and Iran after Iran’s attack. He writes: Some 300 missiles and drones were dispatched by Iran towards Israel Saturday night, the largest such assault in history. The IDF say 99 percent of them were shot down by the air forces of Israel, the […]
Can a Wider Middle East War Be Avoided?
In an attempt to contain a wider war in the Middle East, the Biden administration is urging Israel to avoid further escalation with Iran. Bloomberg’s Fiona MacDonald, Jennifer Jacobs, Donato Paolo Mancini, and Golnar Motevalli report: The huge salvo of missiles and drones launched from the arid plains of Iran toward Israel was the kind […]
Sweden Preps Its Citizens for War
Eric Adamson and Jason Moyer of War on The Rocks report that Sweden is preparing its citizens for war. They write: “It’s time for action!” “There could be war in Sweden.” “Who are you if war comes?” These were the messages and no longer rhetorical questions that Sweden’s top political and military leadership shared at […]
Canada’s Military Death Spiral
Phillip Lagasse and Justin Massie of War On The Rocks report on Canada’s military strength and their readiness to defend. They write: Canada’s military is in a “death spiral.” This is how Minister of National Defense Bill Blair described the state of Canada’s armed forces at last month’s Ottawa Conference on Security and Defense. Blair’s […]
A Death Wish for Western Civilization
There is a current proposal from members of The British establishment that this country should ban arm sales to Israel, reveals Boris Johnson. Boris Johnson, writes in the Daily Mail, denouncing that idea: If you want an example of the death wish of Western civilization, I give you the current proposal from members of the British establishment […]
Blinken’s Shameful Smear
On this day, six months ago, Hamas barbarically attacked Israel. Of the roughly 250 people taken as hostages on 7 October, 34 are known to be dead, and 130 remain in captivity. Anthony Blinken has his share of worries. Evidently, not so much about the remaining hostages. One concern of President Joe Biden’s secretary of […]
Argentina’s Dollarization Thwarted by Dishonest Politicians
In a wide-ranging interview with Bloomberg’s News Editor-in-Chief, John Micklethwait, Argentina’s President Javier Milei explained that his plan to dollarize the country’s economy has been thwarted by dishonest politicians. Micklethwait discussed dollarization and many other topics with Melei, writing: After just over 100 days in office, the libertarian leader discussed his fiscal and monetary plans, […]
How Will Iran Respond to Israel’s Attack on Its Personnel in Syria?
Israel killed a large number of Iranian officials and generals in the country’s consulate in Syria. Now the world wonders how Iran will respond. Arash Azizi explains in The Spectator, writing: Shortly after Monday’s attack, Iran’s Supreme Leader and commander-in-chief, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, promised his “brave men” will respond to the “cruel regime” of Israel. […]
Is Vietnam a Stable Alternative to China?
Many manufacturers are turning to Vietnam as an alternative to China, but the recent resignation of the country’s president, the second in a little over a year to do so, has led to some concern over the country’s stability. Perhaps the better question might be, is any communist country a good destination for American manufacturers? […]