by Mark Angelides | Jan 8, 2020 | Articles, International, International, Military Affairs, Politics, Terrorism, The Left, Trump Administration
Iran has claimed responsibility for more than a dozen missiles that were fired at two U.S. military bases in Iraq. In response to the killing of General Qassem Soleimani, the Iranian government believes this is an acceptable level of retaliation, and with no actual...
by Kelli Ballard | Jan 6, 2020 | Articles, Columns, Intelligence, Law, Military Affairs, Politics, Race, Social Issues
Editor’s note: Each Sunday, the chattering class fills American airwaves with the thoughts and opinions of Washington’s most powerful Swamp-dwellers. Often these interviews make headlines and inform the public about what to expect in the coming week. If you want to...
by Archived Author | Jan 5, 2020 | Articles, Politics, Social Issues, The Left, Trump Administration
After President Donald Trump ordered a surprise drone attack against a top Iranian military commander in Iraq, the Democrats and parts of mainstream media have sharply criticized the president for escalating the conflict in the Middle East towards a war with Iran....
by Andrew Moran | Jan 5, 2020 | Articles, Business News, Opinion
The U.S. drone airstrike that resulted in the death of Iran’s Major General Qassem Soleimani has rattled global financial markets. The leading stock indexes posted steep losses, while investors sought refuge in safe-haven assets. What about crude oil? The energy...
by Leesa K. Donner | Jan 4, 2020 | Articles, Intelligence, Military Affairs, Politics
President Trump’s decision to take out the man regarded as the second most powerful official in Iran has politicians and the chattering class in a state of agitation. Putting this daring move by Trump in perspective is becoming a challenge with all the partisan...
