In the first post-Brexit test of nationalist fervor sweeping across Europe, voters in The Netherlands have decided not to follow Britain out of the European Union – at least not at this time.
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Tillerson’s Asia Visit Has Implications For North Korea
This visit will be the first major test of Secretary of State Tillerson’s diplomatic prowess, and the success or failure of these meetings, especially with China, will help drive U.S. strategy in dealing with North Korea.
LN World News Digest 3.10.17: Iran Missiles, North Korea, and More
In this week’s edition of LN World News Digest: Iranian missiles test fire, Japan considers preemptive strikes against North Korea, and more.
The Impact of ISIS on US Relations with Turkey
U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have begun tightening the noose around Islamic State’s de facto capital of Raqqa according to Reuters. With the capture of the highway between Raqqa and the Deir al-Zor province on Monday, all main roads out of the city have been cut off.
LN World News Digest: 3.3.2017
The first installment of a new weekly roundup of strategic news around the globe.
Islamist Terrorism: The Importance of Naming the Enemy
We should not shield the Muslim community from the barbarism of the Islamist terrorists who pretend to act in their name.
Trump Proposes Massive Defense Spending Increase
While the military needs equipment updates to maintain its technological edge, it also needs better accountability of current defense spending.
Border Patrol Demands Identification From Domestic Passengers on Delta Flight
Customs and Border Patrol violated an entire plane full of passengers’ Constitutional rights when they demanded “papers please.”
China Missile Installations Test President Trump
China missile installations on artificial islands in the South China Sea are almost finished. What do they mean for the U.S.?