by Oyin Falana | Mar 23, 2018 | Featured, National Security
WASHINGTON – By choosing former ambassador John Bolton to replace H.R. McMaster as his third national security adviser, President Donald Trump has turned to a conservative hard-liner who favors military action in many cases. Trump announced late Thursday evening...
by Oyin Falana | Mar 23, 2018 | Featured, National Security
WASHINGTON – The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies for the third consecutive year boosted their defense spending amid increased concerns about Russia aggression, according to a new report. Defense spending among European allies and Canada...
by Yingjie Gu | Mar 16, 2018 | Featured, National Security
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Pacific Commander, Admiral Harry Harris, sees President Donald Trump’s planned talk with North Korea leader Kim Jung-un a positive sign. Although he – like many – are unsure of the outcomes, Harris said that PACCOM would be fully prepared for any...
by Oyin Falana | Mar 16, 2018 | Featured, National Security
WASHINGTON- President Donald Trump’s nominee for CIA director, Gina Haspel, is facing substantial pushback from lawmakers who are troubled by her one-time involvement in the agency’s controversial former torture program Haspel was nominated on Tuesday to succeed Mike...
by Matt Sussis | Mar 16, 2018 | National Security
WASHINGTON—President Trump’s use of national security concerns to justify his recently announced tariffs on steel and aluminum imports could set a dangerous legal precedent for global trade, according to some experts. Critics have made the economic case against the...
