In this week’s edition of LN World News Digest: Russian intelligence agents behind Yahoo leaks, Turkey’s migrant deal, and gunmen in Sudan.
International
Dutch Voters Say No to Nationalism
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.
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.
Illegal Border Crossings Down, Say New DHS Numbers
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly, released the latest numbers on illegal immigration this week. To say they look promising is a gross understatement.
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.
EXTRA! EXTRA! The Travel Ban is Back
It finally happened. As promised, President Donald Trump has issued a new executive order regarding travel restrictions to six nations with known ties to terrorist organizations. The new directive halts immigration from those nations for ninety days and halts all refugees from any country entering the United States for the next one hundred twenty days.
Democrat Pressures Trump for Tougher Immigration Standards
Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) recently “wrote a letter to the president urging him to follow through on a promised crackdown before the end of the month.” Not to go overboard with the role reversal, Senator Durbin’s request is devoid of any mention of the need for a wall or a travel ban. His letter was instead specifically focused solely on H-1B visa reform.
LN World News Digest: 3.3.2017
The first installment of a new weekly roundup of strategic news around the globe.