The huge country is actually having its problems... Trump's tariff push will take things worst... But we do NOT know how China will handle it's issues as it moves forward... Since the end of the Cold War, Beijing has viewed the United States as its chief geopolitical … [Read more...] about A look at a changing China….
Military
Trump to leave US/Russian nuclear arms control treaty ….
The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty was signed in 1987.... Sec of State Pompeo has announced that the US will take 6 months to withdraw.... The reason given is that the admin feels the Russians have not abided by the terms of the arms control agreement for … [Read more...] about Trump to leave US/Russian nuclear arms control treaty ….
US Senate voices disapproval of Trump Syria/Afghanistan troop withdrawals….
The action produced an interesting dynamic..... Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell, the Republican who carries the water for President Trump in the Senate lead the charge for the non-binding amendment to be added to a bipartisan Middle East policy bill that will easily … [Read more...] about US Senate voices disapproval of Trump Syria/Afghanistan troop withdrawals….
Is the Trump admin ready to send troops to Venezuela?
He's the screen shot of the memo pad John Bolton was carrying that started this going.... Trump administration officials maintained Monday that “all options” ― including the use of military force ― are on the table concerning its attempts to remove … [Read more...] about Is the Trump admin ready to send troops to Venezuela?
Taliban…. Possible US/NATO troops withdrawal from Afghanistan in 18 months?
The Trump admin is in talks with the group to withdraw American troops.... The U.S. peace envoy to Afghanistan said Saturday that “significant progress” was made during lengthy talks with the Taliban in Qatar and that he was traveling to Afghanistan for more discussions aimed … [Read more...] about Taliban…. Possible US/NATO troops withdrawal from Afghanistan in 18 months?
U.S. Air Force will start receiving KC-46 Aerial Tankers From Boeing….
BUT? The 179 KC-46's on order will STILL require the Air Force to keep some of the vintage KC-135's in service.... The Air Forcee is already looking for the replacement for the new KC-46 Pegasus.... Make's sense?....Huh? Boeing and the U.S. Air Force are now set to … [Read more...] about U.S. Air Force will start receiving KC-46 Aerial Tankers From Boeing….
The Supreme’s will allow Trump’s transgender restriction for now…
This is temporary and does NOT go to the heart of question .... It just allows the Trump admin to go ahead with some restrictions. policies ... The court did NOT rule on the basic rights of transgenders... This IS STILL in the court on the 'Rights' question.... The … [Read more...] about The Supreme’s will allow Trump’s transgender restriction for now…
Taking orders from Trump…US Military begins withdrawal from Syria….
Trump gives the Kurds 'the finger.'... Donald Trump's National Security Advisor John Bolton had gone to Turkey the leader there that his boss was NOT in a hurry to remove US military advisors from Syria.... That was in contrast to a promise that Donald Trump had made to the … [Read more...] about Taking orders from Trump…US Military begins withdrawal from Syria….