While the Turkish President has tried to go his own way with Donald Trump? The others counties of NATO and the American Congress and Pentagon have NOT been happy.... Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has turned to Russia increasingly.... THAT is possing a problem … [Read more...] about How long will Turkey remain in NATO?
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The American Defense Sec wants to cut back troops from Africa and Latin America ….
Defense Sec Mike Esper wants to shift American military assets from developing countries back to Cold War engagements.... Ever since the Bush presidencies American troops have stationed in several continents as eyes and ears and 'advisors' to countries that are fighting … [Read more...] about The American Defense Sec wants to cut back troops from Africa and Latin America ….
Russia is YUGE…But has only the 11th largest GDP…
Why does it have such a large place in on the world stage? Sure it has nukes... But 9 other countries do also.... Barack Obama called the country a 'regional power'.... Yet it's leader Vladimir V. Putin, has been able survive in power and cause problems for European … [Read more...] about Russia is YUGE…But has only the 11th largest GDP…
The covers come off the Afghan war…It isn’t pretty…
The Washington Post has gained access to a trove of internal documents that show a misguided and inept war effort in that country... The Russians left the country in push that was helped by the American and NATO military....Things have been no better for the … [Read more...] about The covers come off the Afghan war…It isn’t pretty…
14,000 American Troops going back to the Middle East?
The Wall Street Journal broke the story yesterday.... Today? Partial Denials..... Something tells me there IS a redeployment coming of an unknown amount of American (And other countries ?) troops BACK to the Middle East...The WSJ didn't just pull its info out of thin … [Read more...] about 14,000 American Troops going back to the Middle East?
Donald Trump is out of his league at NATO London get together…
Gone are the days when leaders around the world danced for the American President Donald Trump... As with his trade 'deals'? Donald Trump has lost his 'swag'.... Nobody is afraid of guy who's sidewalk act has been exposed .... A guy who makes people wonder about his … [Read more...] about Donald Trump is out of his league at NATO London get together…
President Trump vs Navy Bosses….
A lot of people do NOT know that the US military DOES disciple their members for things they may think ARE against the rules or code of conduct... US Warriors that go off to war HAVE rules of what they can and CANNOT do.... War and combat maybe dirty... But it has some … [Read more...] about President Trump vs Navy Bosses….
Did Trump’s campaign against Amazon lead to Microsoft landing $10 Billion Defense contract?
Probably ... The Department of Defense on Friday awarded a $10 billion technology contract to Microsoft, in what was a scrutinized contest after President Trump said he might intervene in the hard-fought commercial battle. The 10-year contract for the Joint Enterprise Defense … [Read more...] about Did Trump’s campaign against Amazon lead to Microsoft landing $10 Billion Defense contract?