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Unintended consequences

…nearly everything else the Trump regime undertakes, the US appropriation of Venezuelan oil also looks to have unintended consequences. As Iran’s government struggles under the weight of sanctions, high inflation,…

Homeland…It is now Empire Security

…Persian Gulf force projection What “assured access to sea, air, space and cyberspace” have to do with the common defense and any strategy to respond to any existential threats is…

Democracy through smart bombs

…arms deals worth at least US$20 billion to Saudi Arabia and five other Persian Gulf states, as well as new 10-year military and economic aid packages to Israel and Egypt….