LN World News Digest is a weekly column with news from around the globe that uncovers stories that have strategic importance to our Republic.
International
U.S. Senate Briefing Set on North Korea
In a rare and seemingly unprecedented move, the entire United States Senate has been called to the White House for a briefing on North Korea, Reuters reports. While briefing the legislature on foreign relations and matters of national security is not uncommon, this meeting is. Not only has the entire Senate been called, but the standard practice is for White House officials to go to the Senators, not the other way around.
France’s Le Pen Exits the National Front Party
“Tonight, I am no longer the president of the National Front. I am the presidential candidate,” Ms Le Pen said on French public television news.
Russia Labels Jehovah’s Witnesses An Extremist Group
Proving their capacity to be seen as an intolerant bully around the globe, Russia’s Supreme Court this week ruled that Jehovah’s Witnesses were an “extremist” group, and ordered to immediately disband and relinquish all properties and holdings to the state.
Pivotal Election in France Goes to Run-off
Elections in France are normally not of interest to Americans. This year’s French presidential election is an entirely different story because of the controversial candidate Marine Le Pen of National Front, who has been likened to a French version of President Trump. If she wins, the course of Europe and the EU could substantially change.
The Left, Not Islam, Poses Greatest Threat to America
Many people are worried about the threat that Islam poses to the West. The fear is understandable but misplaced. The greatest threat comes from within – from the left.
Tough Questions: 4.17.17: Foreign Entanglements
This week, a discussion of the appropriate role of the United States in the world, specifically with regard to military intervention.
EU on the Ballot Again in French Election
Those who are expecting the upcoming French election to be another disruptive, anti-EU event along the lines of Brexit or the Trump victory are likely to be disappointed. The France of the future is now looking very similar to the France of today.
Sweden And Its Suicidal Politics
The crazy suicidal politics that have been rotting away Sweden for several decades are still in place, and continue to do damage.