Mattis reassures Ukraine of U.S. support against Russian aggression, but stops short of promising weapons

Mattis reassures Ukraine of U.S. support against Russian aggression, but stops short of promising weapons

U.S. Secretary of Defense James Mattis visited Ukraine on Thursday, and used that opportunity to reaffirm that the United States would continue to support the nation against Russian aggression. Mattis first attended the Ukranian Independence Day Parade in Kiev, before attending meetings with his Ukrainian counterpart, Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak, as well as President Petro […]

At CIA, a watchful eye on Mike Pompeo, the president’s ardent ally

At CIA, a watchful eye on Mike Pompeo, the president’s ardent ally

As CIA director, Mike Pompeo has taken a special interest in an agency unit that is closely tied to the investigation into possible collusion between Russia and the Trump campaign, requiring the Counterintelligence Mission Center to report directly to him. Officials at the center have, in turn, kept a watchful eye on Pompeo, who has […]

MTV Invites Transgender Military Personnel to 2017 VMAs

MTV Invites Transgender Military Personnel to 2017 VMAs

Reality television station MTV has extended an invitation to all of the active duty transgender troops in the United States military according to CNN. However, before the troops can attend, they must get approval by military authorities. All active duty personnel face certain restrictions when participating in certain national public events. “At this time the […]

White House to Announce Guidance on Transgender Troops Ban

White House to Announce Guidance on Transgender Troops Ban

President Donald Trump is moving forward with his instructions for the Pentagon to ban transgender troops and is reportedly sending guidance to the Pentagon according to official government sources. The Wall Street Journal was the first to break the news. According to the guidance that will be sent to the military service chiefs, is that […]

North Korea promises ‘Merciless Retaliation’ to US, South Korea

North Korea promises ‘Merciless Retaliation’ to US, South Korea

The military war games conducted by the United States and South Korea elicited a typical North Korean response. Pyongyang threatened both countries on Tuesday with “merciless retaliation” over their ongoing joint military drills. North Korea’s state-run Korean Central News (KCNA) had a bombastic warning that both countries they “should take the whole responsibility for catastrophic results […]

Op-Ed: Trump’s war in Afghanistan: Why are we doing this to ourselves?

Op-Ed: Trump’s war in Afghanistan: Why are we doing this to ourselves?

President Trump certainly did not start the war in Afghanistan, nor did he perpetuate it for over a decade, but as he seemed to acknowledge himself in his speech last night, the war is now his.  In regards to Trump and Afghanistan, I would reflect back to my previous article about the so-called Deep State. […]

The eagle, the lion and the dragon: Singapore’s future in the age of Trump

The eagle, the lion and the dragon: Singapore’s future in the age of Trump

Caught between an ascendent China and an increasingly unreliable United States, Singapore’s diplomatic future is at the heart of a debate on who really calls the shots in Asia. The Lion City has historically had strong relations with both countries, an ally in Asia for Washington during the Cold War and one of China’s first […]

North Korea Promises ‘Merciless Retaliation’ to US, South Korea

North Korea Promises ‘Merciless Retaliation’ to US, South Korea

The military war games conducted by the United States and South Korea elicited a typical North Korean response. Pyongyang threatened both countries on Tuesday with “merciless retaliation” over their ongoing joint military drills. North Korea’s state-run Korean Central News (KCNA) had a bombastic warning that both countries they “should take the whole responsibility for catastrophic results […]

Trump Commits Long-Term To Afghanistan War, Troop Numbers Uncertain

Trump Commits Long-Term To Afghanistan War, Troop Numbers Uncertain

President Donald Trump has committed U.S. support in the ongoing war in Afghanistan. While not offering specifics in regard to a number of troops that would be involved, his decision was welcomed by the Afghan government. In a nationally televised speech from Ft. Myer, VA on Monday night, Trump admitted that he favored a withdrawal […]