It appears the Israeli administration had a full game plan as Benjamin Netanyahu and his entourage traveled to New York City last week. Not only did Netanyahu make his annual address to the UN General Assembly and meet for likely the final time with President Obama, he filled the remainder of his schedule with meetings …
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Breaking News: Putin Flexing the Russian Bicep in Syria
In seeming defiance of the US and allies, Russian President Vladimir Putin is flexing the muscles of the Russian military. Putin clearly recognizes the power vacuum created in the Middle East by the lack of American leadership, and he appears to be determined to step into that position. Even if it means blatant defiance to …
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US Military Support for Israel
To survive, Israel is forced to spend one fifth of their annual GDP on defense. Even at that, budgeted costs only covers three quarters of the entire budget needed to ensure their safety. The new 10-year MOU recognizes the strategic alliance between the United States and Israel which benefits the security of both nations. For example, …
Did ISIS Attack US Troops with Chemical Weapons?
In August 2012, US President Barack Obama stated that Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad's use of chemical weapons would cross a "red line," and that it would "change the calculus" for the president, as he considered rogue actions by evil regimes. Yet, a year later, when Assad blatantly crossed that red line by killing 1,400 of …
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