The series, Advice for a New Secretary of State, Part 1to 6, seems to be a hit, perhaps because it builds to a constructive response to the challenge of Russian political subversion. It’s something we can think about it for a bit. Most readers access the articles through the main page, which in layout resembles … Continue reading Your Favorite Articles
The goal of “linkage”, as implemented by Henry Kissinger, was to disincentivize Soviet subversion of third world countries, by linking improvement in behavior to things the Soviets wanted in other areas. (Galegroup) Linkage is an excellent summary. Quoting a little, Linkage was an active instrument of policy used by Nixon and Kissinger to exploit the … Continue reading Advice for a New Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, Part 2
(CNN) US investigating possible mysterious directed energy attack near White House. Quoting CNN, Federal agencies are investigating at least two possible incidents on US soil, including one near the White House in November of last year, that appear similar to mysterious, invisible attacks that have led to debilitating symptoms for dozens of US personnel abroad. … Continue reading (CNN) US investigating possible mysterious directed energy attack near White House
(NBC) U.S. officials suspect Russia in mystery ‘attacks’ on diplomats in Cuba, China. Only two state actors with conceivably hostile intent have the required technological base, Russia and China. Hence my early suspicion of Russia. Quoting, The suspicion that Russia is likely behind the alleged attacks is backed up by evidence from communications intercepts, known … Continue reading Russia the main suspect in U.S. diplomats’ illness in Cuba: NBC
CBS(7/26) Trump hints U.S. could withdraw from Iran deal, and Reuters(9/11 ) Exclusive: Trump to weigh more aggressive U.S. strategy on Iran – sources, said to be authored by Mattis. Iran is the latest Middle East entity with aspirations to a caliphate stretching to the shores of the Levant. We want to prevent this. The … Continue reading Withdrawal from Iran Nuclear; Mattis Plan; More Aggressive U.S. Strategy