One of Netanyahu’s closest allies is turning into a major Trump critic — and it may signal a shift in Israel

One of Netanyahu’s closest allies is turning into a major Trump critic — and it may signal a shift in Israel

Israel’s government initially welcomed the election of Donald Trump to the US presidency. Some right-wing politicians have recently accused Trump of failing on promises he made to Israel during his campaign. One Israeli minister has become extremely outspoken and may signal a shift in the country’s opinion of Trump. A top Israeli government minister has turned into one […]

Russia refuses to explain secret device NASA spotted on their ISS resupply mission

Russia refuses to explain secret device NASA spotted on their ISS resupply mission

Despite heightening tensions here on Earth, the United States has long enjoyed a cooperative relationship with Russia when it comes to space.  In fact, all five space fairing organizations involved in orbital operations within the International Space Station maintain open lines of communication regarding everything that reaches the man-made island of habitability high above the […]

Trump chooses not to recertify Iran nuclear deal, demands changes from Congress, allies

Trump chooses not to recertify Iran nuclear deal, demands changes from Congress, allies

In a speech that indicates the adoption of a more confrontational foreign policy with Iran, President Trump announced on Friday that he will not be recertifying the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, further hinting that he may choose to terminate it all together if his standards are not met. “History has shown that the longer we […]

US to withdraw from UNESCO due to ‘anti-Israel bias’

US to withdraw from UNESCO due to ‘anti-Israel bias’

The United States has decided to withdraw from UNESCO, which will take effect next year.  The U.S. State Department said the withdrawal was due to anti-Israel bias alongside some financial considerations.  They stated a “need for fundamental reform in the organization” and will continue as a “non-member observer state” in the future. UNESCO (United Nations […]

Secretary of Defense James Mattis releases plans to counter global threats

Secretary of Defense James Mattis releases plans to counter global threats

American Secretary of Defense James Mattis released a force wide memo late last week, underscoring the importance of bringing America’s military back into a state of readiness, while also emphasizing the importance of alliance building and business reform in the Department of Defense. Mattis, who echoed these sentiments in a speech he delivered on Monday, […]

Reports: In retaliation, Iran may treat US as a ‘terrorist country’

Reports: In retaliation, Iran may treat US as a ‘terrorist country’

Top Iranian officials recently suggested that if the U.S. labels the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), a powerful branch of the Iranian military, as a terrorist organization, Iran may retaliate by naming the U.S. Army a terrorist organization or the entire U.S. as a “terrorist country,” according to Iranian media reports. Speaking to reporters, Iranian […]

Catalonia: Are we independent, yet?

Catalonia: Are we independent, yet?

Madrid—The Catalonia crisis has reached its peak. On Tuesday, the Catalan Parliament signed a unilateral declaration of independence.  It came in the wake of an illegal and highly contentious referendum in which 90% of voters chose independence, but the turnout was just 43%. Catalan President Carles Puigdemont, however, suspended the implementation of the declaration for the […]

A stateless people: The difficulties of refugees with no official identification

A stateless people: The difficulties of refugees with no official identification

The Rohingya crisis in the east rages on.  The number of Syrian refugees is still absolutely staggering.  Afghani displacement remains commonplace as the war with the Taliban continues. What do these crises have in common?  Stateless people. It’s true, they may or may not be generally recognized as citizens by their governments, but in a world […]

Former Trump campaign aide reportedly won’t cooperate with the Senate Intelligence Committee’s Russia probe

Former Trump campaign aide reportedly won’t cooperate with the Senate Intelligence Committee’s Russia probe

Carter Page, a former aide to President Donald Trump’s campaign, told the Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday that he won’t testify before the panel for its investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, Politico reports. A source with knowledge of the situation told Politico that Page would plead the Fifth Amendment, which, in effect, gives […]