The decision by the U.S. to take action against North Korea is like trying to decide between cutting off an infected finger, or wait for the gangrene set in and risk bigger problems. Either choice is going to hurt! The U.S. has three choices… One, keep the status quo with sanctions in hopes of delaying … [Read more…]
The British House of Commons began debate on the Brexit bill on January 31st. Britain hopes to begin formal divorce proceedings from the EU this spring. Since the separation may get nasty, expect Great Britain to grow closer to the United States in hopes of a free trade agreement. While immigration is currently a hot … [Read more…]
After Trump’s recent phone call to Taiwan, the Asian chess players are very active in the game. China has moved to isolate Taiwan from allies and conduct military exercises off their coast. Now it’s Japan’s turn to move their chess piece. As a show of support, Japan has renamed its de facto embassy in Taiwan … [Read more…]
Obama’s policy on Cuba has been a source of intense criticism from politicians on the Right. While I find fault with much of Obama’s foreign policy, I don’t support the Republican position on Cuba. The Republicans rightfully rail against the human rights violations of the Cuban regime. The government under Castro is deplorable and has … [Read more…]
Russian military aircraft at Khmeimim Air Base, near Latakia, Syria (photo by MIL.ru / CC BY) According to the New York Times, the U.S. has suspended talks with Russia on Syria. The State Department spokesman, John Kirby said the following: “Unfortunately, Russia failed to live up to its own commitments… Rather, Russia and the Syrian regime have chosen to pursue … [Read more…]
(Photo by Andy Mettler / CC BY) As a geopolitical enthusiasts, I thought I’d share my unprofessional opinion regarding the coup in Turkey. In a nutshell, the good guys lost. The President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is an Islamic authoritarian. I’ve been watching this man since he first took power in 2003, and he’s no … [Read more…]