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Tensions in the Middle East are on a knife's edge in the aftermath of Iran's barrage of missiles on Israel. The Israeli defence force says there's been no reports of casualties and most of the around 180 projectiles were intercepted. Iran has confirmed the attack and says it's targeting Israel in response to deaths of Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Reuters Bureau Chief for Israel and Palestine James Mackenzie told Ryan Bridge it's a big deal despite there having been an attack from Iran back in April. He said that the first time there was limited damage and a sort of tacit agreement to let it slide, but with it happening again, the stakes are definitely raised. They've already seen a really sharp uptick in essentially the beginning of a war in Israel. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In hour 2 of The Annie Frey Show, Annie is joined by Jim Carafano, Senior Counselor to the President and E.W. Richardson Fellow for International Engagement at The Heritage Foundation to talk about how solving the border crisis is priority #1. Later, Annie and the crew have some fun with a recent Trump quote. They wrap up the hour joined by Thomas Helbig and Bob Kershaw from Retirement Advisory Group.
#PREVIEW: #REDSEA: #HOUTHIS: Excerpt from a conversation with Ari Cicurel of JINSA about the disappointing results of the US Navy attacks on Houthis missile launch sites -- and what is necessary to make the Houthis and their Iranian suppliers pay a price for the depredations of the global economy. https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/red-sea-ship-diversions-boost-bunker-demand-prices-africa-mediterranean-2024-01-18/ 1886 Suez Canal
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For review:1. US CENTCOM X (Twitter): 14 Jan- US Fighter shoots down anti-ship cruise fired from Houthi-Controlled Yemen. No injuries or damages reported. 2. US CENTCOM X (Twitter): 15 Jan- Iran backed Houthi Rebels fired and struck the M/V Gibraltar Eagle- Marshall Islands-flagged/US owned and operated container ship. The ship reported no injuries or significant damage and continue journey. Later US Forces detected an anti-ship missile, fired toward Southern Red Sea shipping lanes. The missile failed in flight, and impacted on land in Yemen. No damage or injuries reported. 3. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Strikes Targets in Northern Iraq/Syria. Statement from IRGC: "Ballistic missiles were used to destroy espionage centers and gatherings of anti-Iranian terrorist groups in the region."4. IDF Prepares Ground Forces for Long War. Rotates the 36th Division back to Israel for Rest/Relaxation, followed by training for future operations. 3 x Divisions continue operations in Gaza Strip: 162d Division in Northern Gaza; 99th Division in Central Gaza; and 98th Division in Southern Gaza.5. UK Pledges $3.2 billion to Ukraine in 2024. Aid will include funding for drones, artillery ammunition, long-range missiles, air defense and maritime security.6. Belgium turret and firing system defense company, John Cockerill, to purchase French defense vehicle manufacturer, Arquus. John Cockerill spokesman says "the planned acquisition will be “transformative” for the European defense industry in the area of light tanks". 7. Russian Fighter SU-75 will receive new distorting paint scheme, designed to divert vision away from aircraft contour.8. North Korea Claims Hypersonic Ballistic Missile Launch, (14 Jan 2024).9. US Navy Aircraft carrier, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71), deployed this week from San Diego, California to the Indo-Pacific Theater.10. US Navy still committed to developing Direct Energy (laser) weapons for future Frigates and Destroyers.11. US Secretary of the Navy directs comprehensive shipbuilding review. Interim progress review is due in 90 days (*o/a 01 March 2024- my guess).12. USMC continues testing the Marine Air Defense Integrated System (MADIS). More testing, system verification, and Initial Operational Evaluation(s) are due before fielding. First Unit Equipped is scheduled to be the 3d Littoral Anti-Air Battalion.
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1. US Foreign Military Sales: F35A variant (South Korea) & F16 support (Poland).2. Ukraine Pilots train on Gripen warplanes (Sweden).3. Dr. William LaPlante (Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment ), describes increase in US 155mm ammunition production.4. B21 Raider undergoing ground tests in preparation for first flight.5. M1E3 potential characteristics (Engine, Crew-size, Protection).6. BAE develops counter-UAS AMPV.7. General Dynamics pitches updated Foxhound armored protected vehicle to UK Army.8. US Navy-Army collaborate on missile launch from Littoral Combat Ship (USS Savannah).9. China Carrier Strike Group and North Korea Missile Launch.
Ukraine attacks Russian naval vessels, North Korea fires missiles, severe flooding in Libya, Chinese defense minister missing, Mexico holds hearing on extraterrestrial life, South Africa's FirstRand reports profit increase, Kenya imposes limit on dollar sales, family appeals for release of detained journalist in Russia, deadly fire in Hanoi, shots fired at anti-Assad protesters in Syria.
In order:1. USMC Command Directed Safety Review.2. US Foreign Military Sales: Taiwan (F16 Infrared Search & Track Systems) and Japan (Joint Air-To-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range).3. US Security Assistance Package to Ukraine.4. German Navy to lead Multinational Baltic Sea Drill.5. UK's new Defence Minister.6. Spain supports European Defence Investments.7. Japan's defense budget items.8. North Korea ballistic missile launch.9. JADC2 Q&A with USAF Lieutenant General (Retired).10. US Navy F/A-XX Fighter Program news.
The U.S. Air Force has found cancer-causing chemicals at two missile launch facilities in Montana.
On today's show Ed and I take a look at 2 topics. The first one is: North Korea fires a Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile towards Japan (again) and the second is: NATO Membership Denied [for now] for UKRAINE - Is this a Win for the Kremlin? Don't forget to subscribe. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unspokentruthofficial/message
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Last updated : 2023.03.27 The latest news from home and abroad, with a close eye on Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula in particular
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Tim Lyon was an officer assigned to the 400th Strategic Missile Squadron located in Cheyenne Wyoming. The Squadron was maintained 50 Peacekeeper ICBM missiles based in underground silos in farmers' fields in remote areas of Wyoming.Tim was one of two launch officers who were responsible for 10 of these missiles. He and his colleague would descend forty to sixty feet below ground to a concrete capsule that housed the Launch Control Centre. There he would spend 24-hour alerts ready to launch 100 nuclear warheads — each with twenty times the explosive force of the Hiroshima bomb at speeds of 15,000 mph. We hear in detail about his training, the testing procedures, security, and how he handled such a huge responsibility. Tim also describes launching one of these missiles from a test site in the US. Episodes mentioned:Commanding a Royal Navy Polaris Nuclear Missile Submarine https://coldwarconversations.com/episode168/Cold War history is disappearing; however, a simple monthly donation will keep this podcast on the air. You'll become part of our community and get a sought after CWC coaster as a thank you and you'll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/If a monthly contribution is not your cup of tea, We also welcome one-off donations via the same link.Episode notes here https://coldwarconversations.com/episode275/History AnalyzedHistory Analyzed is a podcast which investigates both history's biggest moments and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify A View from CampA view from Camp is a state of mind you can enjoy any time! Host Monte McCulloch and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyFind the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life! Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/Support the showSupport the project! https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/ Follow us on Twitter here https://twitter.com/ColdWarPodFacebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/coldwarpod/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coldwarconversations/Youtube https://youtube.com/@ColdWarConversations
Is waging war inherent to human nature or is it a choice that states and leaders make? With global military budgets expanding and the lethality, speed and stealthiness of weapons systems enhancing, is humankind moving towards a dangerous precipice? And despite all this, can we re-negotiate a new social contract that creates a world without war? Listen to this conversation as Manoj Kewalramani talks to Sundeep Waslekar about the ideas in his new book “A World Without War: The History, Politics and Resolution of Conflict”. You can follow Manoj Kewalramani on twitter: https://twitter.com/theChinaDude For information on Takshashila's Graduate Certificate in Liberal Arts programme, click here Check out Takshashila's courses: https://school.takshashila.org.in/ Do follow IVM Podcasts on social media. We are @IVMPodcasts on Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram. https://twitter.com/IVMPodcasts https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/ivmpodcasts/ You can check out our website at https://shows.ivmpodcasts.com/featured Follow the show across platforms: Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Gaana, Amazon Music Do share the word with your folks!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
L. Todd Wood Dives into Brazilian Spring, Ukraine Missile Launch Developments, Diesel Shortage Outlook, AZ Election Fraud LToddWood.com Tsarizm.com CDM.press Support the People of Arizona: https://cd.pidoxapay.com/support-az-revote If you want to support the show, you can donate here: http://bit.ly/cd-donate This episode of Conservative Daily is brought to you by DCF Guns. We all see what is happening in America right now. It has never been more important for you to arm yourself, and most importantly, learn how to use your arms safely and effectively. Check out DCF Guns at: https://dcfguns.com/ Become a Conservative Daily member right now for massive savings on Faxblasts, discounts at Joe's Depot, and more perks like backstage time with the hosts of Conservative Daily! Use the link and sign up today! https://conservative-daily.com/forms/Step1b Make sure you Like, Comment, and Share! Text FREEDOM to 89517 to get added to our text list to receive notifications when we go Live! Privacy Policy: https://conservative-daily.com/Legal/Privacy Terms: https://conservative-daily.com/Legal/Terms Reply STOP to stop further text messages from Conservative Daily. Message and Data Rates may apply. Need help? (855) 954-6644 or reply HELP. Please make sure you join our newsletter to receive our action alerts: https://bit.ly/joinconservativedaily Today's show is sponsored by Augusta Precious Metals. They help retirement savers use gold IRAs to diversify and hedge against this crazy economy. Augusta is different. They don't push fear and doom like some gold IRA companies. Augusta has thousands of five-star ratings and hundreds of great reviews. Their most famous customer, quarterback Joe Montana, loved the company's mission so much he's now their paid ambassador! Even Money magazine says Augusta is the best gold IRA company! So, don't get into a gold IRA nightmare. Protect your retirement savings with a reliable, transparent company. Get Augusta's free guide from their website https://www.augustapreciousmetals.com/ Get you and your family prepared at the Brighteon Store right now and stock up on high quality storable food, survival gear, and the cleanest supplements on the planet! https://bit.ly/3PezXDd If you want to support Mike Lindell and our show, use promo code CD21 to get up to 66% off at https://www.mypillow.com/radiospecials or by placing your order over the phone at 800-872-0627. When you use promo code CD21, a Queen Sized MyPillow is just $29, the cheapest it has ever been! Conservative Daily is on Rumble! https://rumble.com/user/ConservativeDaily We are now also going to be streaming on dlive! Check us out here: https://dlive.tv/ConservativeDaily Click here to donate: http://bit.ly/cd-donate Subscribe to our daily podcast at Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ConservativeDailyPodcast on Google Podcasts (for Android users): https://bit.ly/CDPodcastGoogle We are also available on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/2wD8YleiBM8bu0l3ahBLDN And on Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/conservative-daily-podcast/PC:37034 And on iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-conservative-daily-podcast-53710765/ on TuneIn: https://tunein.com/radio/Conservative-Daily-Podcast-p1350272/ And on Podbean: https://conservative.podbean.com/ And now also on Audible! https://www.audible.com/pd/Conservative-Daily-Podcast-Podcast/B08JJQQ4M Support Joe Oltmann in his legal battle against Eric Coomer: https://givesendgo.com/defendjoeoltmann
Last updated : 2022.11.22 The latest news from home and abroad, with a close eye on Northeast Asia and the Korean Peninsula in particular
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On today's Daily Signal Top News, we break down: President Biden's speech at Union Station on Wednesday nightElon Musk's major cuts to Twitter White House deletes tweet about social security after it's fact-checked White House chief of staff Ron Klain doesn't think the U.S. is in a recession Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
North Korea launching more missiles overnight as tensions rise in the region and the US moves an aircraft carrier closer. Plus, a rise to gas and heating due to a cut of oil production. And, Emilie Ikeda shares some tips on what to do as the holiday bargains begin.
Trending Middle East brings you the latest social media and search trends from the region and around the world. On today's episode, Opec+ agrees to slash oil production by 2 million barrels a day in “light of the uncertainty that surrounds the global economic and oil market outlooks, and the need to enhance the long-term guidance for the oil market, and in line with the successful approach of being proactive and pre-emptive”. North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles in the direction of Japan, with the tests coming after joint South Korean and US missile drills and the return of an American aircraft carrier to the region in response to Pyongyang's earlier missile tests. South Korean cartoonist and visual artist Kim Jung Gi dies of a “sudden” heart attack in Paris aged 47. He held the Guinness World Record for the “longest drawing by an individual”. And in internet searches, UAE residents look up Prophet Mohammed's birthday, with Saturday, October 8, announced as a holiday for private sector workers in the Emirates to celebrate the occasion.
North Korea launched a missile over Japan today. Should we, as Americans be concerned that it went almost 3,000 miles? What could this mean for us in the future? Nate discussed that and then brought things back to a local level. There was a transgender inmate, who was released last year, while they were serving their sentence, they got gender reassignment surgery. The State of Idaho and its prison medical care company have now been ordered to pay $2.5 Million of legal fees to that inmate. What are your thoughts? We are five weeks away from election day. Nate asks: Are there any state races you are truly undecided on? (10/4/22)
On today's Daily Signal Top News, we break down: President Biden is heading to Florida on Wednesday to assess damage from Hurricane IanNorth Korea launches its first ballistic missile over Japan since 2017The Supreme Court hears oral arguments about an Alabama voting case Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
North Korea launched a missile over Japan on Tuesday morning, for the first time since 2017. Alerts went off in Tokyo and other northern cities at 7:30 a.m., and there was fear and confusion about how to take cover. And, jargon can quickly clog up government documents, making vital information hard to find and difficult to understand. Lawmakers in New Zealand are trying to clear things up with a bill that would require clear, concise communication from the government. Also, living through the trauma of the war in Ukraine has taken an immeasurable toll on people there. Soldiers and civilians alike have been through unspeakable horrors. We hear from a few Ukrainians who are helping people process these traumas. Plus, human tower competitions return to Catalonia after a four-year hiatus.
On today's Watchman Newscast, host Erick Stakelbeck zeroes in on North Korea testing the world's resolve with a major escalation on the nuclear stage. Japan issued a rare alert for residents to take shelter after North Korea conducted its longest-ever weapons test yet. A nuclear-capable ballistic missile that flew over Japan and could reach the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam and beyond. The launch comes amid the rise of a sinister confederation of countries with one common goal, the destruction of America. From Russia to China, Iran and North Korea, the U.S. is facing its most perilous global challenges since WWII. How close is the world to a catastrophic nuclear confrontation? Is American leadership up to the task? How can Christians be a voice of truth and shine a light in the growing darkness? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
North Korea's firing of an intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan for the first time in five years has sparked international condemnation. Japanese authorities were forced to issue evacuation notices and suspend trains.
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Facts & Spin for August 25, 2022 top stories: The US strikes Iran-backed militias in Syria, Indian officers fired for accidentally launching a nuclear-capable missile into Pakistan, Charlie Crist will challenge Ron DeSantis for Florida's governorship, Charges are dropped against the officers involved in Rayshard Brooks's shooting, The truce breaks down in Ethiopia's civil war, Zelenskyy again predicts victory over Russia, Two are convicted of trying to kidnap Michigan's governor, Spain euthanizes a Gunman before his Trial, A Twitter wistleblower alleges major issues with security and bot accounts and Europe faces its worst drought in 500 years.
We start the episode in Wyoming, where Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney has lost her seat to a Trump backed candidate. North Korea has launched more cruise missiles - we'll give you the details. Democrats are celebrating after President Joe Biden signed a $750 billion healthcare, tax and climate bill into law. Russian forces in Crimea have been hit by a second explosion in less than a week. Plus, we'll tell you why getting a help with your hearing could be cheaper and easier in the future.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban speaks at a leading conservative convention in Texas as the fringes of American politics grow over the guardrails, questioning election integrity and undermining democracy. GOP Congressman Fred Upton discusses the future of the Republican party. Mallory Carroll of Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America reflects on the surprise "no" vote in Kansas. NSC Spokesman John Kirby weighs in on Brittney Griner's prison sentence, the killing of al Qaeda's top leader and Chinese missile drills near Taiwan. Brendan Buck, Betsy Woodruff Swan and Cornell Belcher join the MTP NOW roundtable.
On the "CBS News Weekend Roundup", correspondent Steve Dorsey reports on the impact the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the abortion rights case could have on Black Americans. Reporter Linda Kenyon reports on new security measures at the Supreme Court. Correspondent Cami McCormick reports on U.S. intelligence being used by Ukraine to fight Russia. Correspondent Ian Lee reports on a possible expansion of NATO. Reporter Alex Jensen from Seoul reports on another North Korean missile launch. Stay tuned for these stories and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top US envoy says North Korea must return to a diplomatic path following Pyongyang's blitz of missile launches and growing signs it is resuming nuclear testing. US Special Representative for North Korea Sung Kim arrived in Seoul for a five-day visit and they jointly condemned recent escalatory actions by Pyongyang, including what they said were at least three launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles. Kim reiterated that the United States has offered to meet Pyongyang anywhere without any preconditions saying that Washington has not closed the door on diplomacy.
Professor Byung-Joo Kim at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies explains North Korea's latest missile launch, and its implications to the South as well as the world.
Michael Kugelman is the Deputy director of the Asia Program, South Asia senior associate at TheWilsonCenter and Writer of the Foreign Policy's weekly South Asia Brief. Michael Kugelman comes on the podcast to discuss India launching a missile into Pakistan, Global Power Politics, US, Russia-Ukraine war, Imran Khan's statements and anti-Americanism in Pakistan. Was the missile launch an accident? Is the United States being hypocritical? Why does Biden not call Imran Khan? Find out this and more on this week's episode of The Pakistan Experience. The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89 Chapters: 0:00 India's Missile Launch into Pakistan 8:30 Pakistan's Image problem and Global Politics 13:00 Return of McCarthyism? 17:30 The 'Putin is a big bad guy' narrative in US Politics 23:30 Putin's Response 28:00 US's Hypocrisy 38:00 Are we headed for WWIII? 45:00 Double Standards and Hypocrisy 50:30 The Media's portrayal of the war 54:30 The Nuclear option 57:30 Imran Khan's statements and US's reaction 1:06:30 Imran Khan's visit to Russia 1:12:00 Anti-American populism used 1:19:30 People's Questions
Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Vivian Wang discuss North Korea's startling number of missile tests, plus more on Major League Baseball Spring Training games, Germany relaxing coronavirus rules, Supreme Court confirmation hearings and NATO leaders meeting to discuss Ukraine.These stories and more are also available in our weekly Forecast email and you can subscribe for free.This episode was produced with work from Factal editors Joe Veyera, Jeff Landset, David Wyllie, Imana Gunawan and Vivian Wang. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions or events we've missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2022 Factal. All rights reserved
In this update, Pr. Dr. Georgy talks about: ➡️The Israeli airstrikes over Damascus ➡️Iranian threats involved? ➡️Houthi missile launch again at UAE ✅This is the audio podcast of the video message. To watch the full video, go to https://youtu.be/TXyGOyW51Pc Official website: https://pointertoeternity.com Write to us at: info@pointertoeternity.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/pointertoeternity Facebook: https://facebook.com/pointertoeternity Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeorgyAlexios Join the Pointer to Eternity channel on Telegram: https://t.me/pointertoeternity ✅ To support the ministry of Pr. Georgy and to reach more people with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ, visit here: https://pointertoeternity.com/donate/
In this week's episode, A'ndre and Ryan talk about the political implications of two crises in the UK. Boris Johnson is in hot water for throwing a party amidst strict public health orders and Prince Andrew has been stripped of his Royal titles as the sex abuse case against him continues in the US. They also discuss recent developments (or lack thereof) in US-Russia talks over Ukraine and the situation in Kazakhstan following the Russia-led stability operation.
An unusual ground stop was issued to some pilots for a short period of time following a North American Aerospace Defense Command alert of a launch of a North Korean missile, a US official said Tuesday. The official says it was not a national ground stop and may have been issued by a regional air traffic control facility."No warning was issued by NORAD HQ," regarding a potential threat to the US, according to Captain Pamela Kunze, the chief NORAD spokesperson. The Federal Aviation Administration, responsible for the nation's air traffic control system, and NORAD have not responded to CNN's multiple requests for comment on why some pilots were ordered to land and prevented from taking off from multiple West Coast airports on Monday afternoon, citing a "national ground stop."To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
Another North Korea missile launch. U.N. says Afghanistan needs more aid. Afghan migrants seek vaccines. Australia hits grim milestone. Getting sick with flurona. Fashion integrates technology. Chris Casquejo hosts VOA Asia.
Missed the show? No worries! We've got you covered with the ON Point podcast. ON this episode, Alex starts off talking with Bruce Hein, a franchise owner of Express Employment Professionals located in Sarnia. They discuss how the constant disruption Ontario students are facing with school closures due to the pandemic are going to hurt their chances at gainful employment in the future. Alex and Bruce talk about what this could mean for future generations, what can be done to avert this, and how this could effect the long-term economy of the province. Next, Alex talks with Marcus Kolga, a Sr. Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and a journalist for DisInfo. They discuss the Chinese government secretly testing a nuclear hypersonic missile that flew around the world and missed its target by less than 20 km. They talk about why China would say it was a space vehicle and not a missile launch, what this could mean for the West, and why the U.S. and Canada are especially worried about this type of missile. And finally, Alex talks with Ryan O'Connor, a Partner at the Toronto-based Zayouna Law Firm. They discuss the controversial ruling handing down by an Alberta judge to three anti-vaxxers who must now say a disclaimer before the speak on vaccines anymore. Alex and Ryan talk about how this decision is not only rare in Canada, but also possibly a dangerous lean towards compelled speech, why the judge may have decided to add on that stipulation, and what dangers it could mean as a precedent. Let's get talking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Photo: Hypersonic weapon, demonstrating its non-parabolic trajectory (denoted in red), has a distinctive signature which is being tracked by one of the layers of the National Defense Space Architecture (NDSA) beginning in 2021. Tranche 0 is to begin deployment in 2022. The satellites of the NDSA, in gray, are to be deployed in constellations orbiting Earth, and constantly keep Earth in their view (as depicted by the blue triangles [really, cones] representing the fields of view of the satellite constellations). The satellites are to intercommunicate and serve the defensive systems arrayed against the enemy hypersonic weapons (in red), and build a kill chain against it. Conversely, if a hypersonic weapon were friendly, the satellites follow the progress of the friendly trajectory (not shown), and perform battle damage assessment of the strike against its target. See JADC2 (Joint all-domain command and control) Orbital hypersonic missile launch: "We don't know how they did this." Brandon Weichert @WeTheBrandon and @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill https://twitter.com/FinancialTimes/status/1449469070814896132 Brandon Weichert, @WeTheBrandon, The Weichert Report and author of Winning Space: How America Remains a Superpower.
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News has just broken that China launched launching a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile in August. Shekhar Gupta explains why this is a concern for the strategic world when Russia & US already possess hypersonic capabilities. What are ICMB, HGVs and where does India stand in the race of hypersonic missile systems. Episode 857 of CutTheClutter
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Exposing Mold - Episode 8 - Getting to Know Erik Johnson, U.S. Military Nuclear Missile Launch SpecialistIn this episode, listeners learn more about Erik's background in the military as a U.S. Nuclear Missile Launch Specialist, the use of biological warfare agents, and where nanoparticles come from. If you've been affected by mold and want to contribute to our efforts, visit our Patreon or GoFundMe page to donate today.Patreon - patreon.com/exposingmoldGoFundMe - gofund.me/daf1233eWe understand the huge financial loss mold causes. You can do your part by Liking, Sharing, Commenting, and Rating our content. We need your support to raise awareness of this devastating illness so that people can get the help they deserve.Transcript:English - https://bit.ly/3wlKlih Spanish - https://bit.ly/3osI95x Resources:[1] Photo of Erik in the military, Nijmegen March - https://bit.ly/3hOkPhF [2] Hitler's Bunker - https://bit.ly/3bBRTWd [3] Immunosuppressive evidence of toxic mold/sick buildings - https://bit.ly/3tYyRPW [4] Video of US Military Biological Warfare training exercises - https://bit.ly/2T2YFh9 [5] Nazi's utilizing DDT - https://bit.ly/3flSyfa [6] How nanoparticles are created and their applications- https://bit.ly/2QuW92l, https://bit.ly/3tXOIhP, https://bit.ly/3u0yIvg, https://bit.ly/3hxqGYp [7] Nanomedicine - https://go.nature.com/3ouDobC [8] Nanoparticles bypassing BBB - https://bit.ly/33RKsWx, https://bit.ly/3v1VGU6, https://bit.ly/3eYBooZ [9] Nanoparticles and mold - https://bit.ly/3v0eEL3, https://go.nature.com/33SzjEQ [10] Aspergillus creates nanoparticles- https://bit.ly/3wjPze2[11] Black mold found in Chernobyl - https://bit.ly/3wmAUiB [12] Nanoparticles in volcanic ash - https://bit.ly/2SVFXYB [13] Nerve agents - https://bit.ly/3whbsLf, https://bit.ly/3bx9RJl [14] Bryan Rosner, successful family mold avoidance - https://bit.ly/2S3LIDp Support the show (https://www.gofund.me/daf1233e)
Today on The Leaders' Brief - Last week, Yemen's Houthi rebels rejected a Saudi initiative to end a six-year-long war that has pushed the country towards economic ruin and a never-ending famine. Strategy experts believe that the Saudi coalition had underestimated Yemen's Shiite political alliance, and instead of emerging victorious, has riled up civil conflict in the country causing immeasurable losses, including over 200,000 deaths and large-scale economic ruin in the next six years. Last month, in a phone call with Saudi King Salman Bin Abdulaziz, US President Joe Biden revisited the Yemen crisis and sought a peace deal. The USA and the UK announced sanctions against a military-owned conglomerate in coup-hit Myanmar last Thursday as the government's brutal crackdowns against protestors continued. Thursday's sanctions against Myanmar Economic Holdings Ltd. could put enormous economic pressure on the country's military. The highly secretive company is an important source of cash-flow for the military and could drain the coup organisers of much needed resources. Announcing the sanctions, the UK's Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said, "Today's sanctions target the military's financial interests to help drain the sources of finance for their campaigns of repression against civilians". North Korea is back in the news for provocative actions in the Korean peninsula. Last week, the country fired off a pair of cruise missiles during a US secretary of state Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's visit to Asia to discuss security issues. The South Korean Defense Ministry said last Wednesday that the two missiles were fired from South Pyongan province on Sunday which flew over the sea between the Korean peninsula and China into the Sea of Japan. The USA said that the launch was not in violation of US sanctions but the country's National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will host his counterparts from Japan and South Korea this week to discuss and craft a coordinated strategy toward North Korea. About egomonk: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInegomonk is a global intelligence platform delivering asymmetric outcomes by bringing organizations closer to the communities they want to serve and the leaders they wish to influence. If you wish to collaborate with us then email us at contact@egomonk.com.
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Throwing people like Alyssa Milano and the rest of the Socialist Gulags to the dogpile.
The airport tower in Tehran was informed of the shooting down of Ukraine International Flight PS752 in real time by other pilots approaching and departing the airport. In the published recording it becomes clear that an Iranian pilot witnessed everything from the launch of the missile to the second it hit the Ukrainian airplane. Confirmed by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Read more on Promote Ukraine Website.
First aired in AUG 2018.With a resurgent Russia, the security environment from former Soviet Republics to the traditionally neutral nations of Finland and Sweden has changed dramatically.What are those changes and how are they changing how these nations see their place in the larger Western security infrastructure? We’re going to look at how thing are changing in how they work and see each other, NATO, and what they need to do to provide for both their and collective defense.Our guests for the full hour will be Colonel Bruce Acker, USAF (ret) and Captain Dan Lynch, USN (Ret).Bruce is currently a Defense Strategy Consultant in Stockholm Sweden. He spent 30 years on active duty starting as a Air Defense Weapons flight test engineer upon graduation from the Air Force Academy, and subsequently served in Space, Missile Warning, and Missile Launch operations culminating as a Minuteman ICBM squadron Commander. Following staff tours managing future Air Force and Defense Space systems programs, he broadened to political military assignments as the US Air Attaché to Malaysia and as the US Defense Attaché and Senior Defense Official in Stockholm. Col Acker has published articles on regional security issues in the Swedish Royal Academy of War Sciences journal as well as leading National daily newspapers.Dan is currently beginning his fifth year on the maritime faculty of the Swedish Defense University in Stockholm. He spent over 35 years on active duty starting as an enlisted Marine and upon graduation from the Naval Academy selected Naval Aviation where he commanded a VP squadron and a patrol and reconnaissance wing. Following major command, he served on the staff of the US ambassador to NATO in Brussels and retired after his last tour as the Naval Attache to Stockholm.
ປະເທດຫົວຈັດສັງຄົມນິຍົມ ຄອມມຸນນິສຕ໌ ເກົ້າຫຼີເໜືອ ເປັນບັນຫາທີ່ສຳຄັນອັນນຶ່ງໃນແຫຼມເກົ້າຫຼີແລະອາຊີຕາເວັນອອກ ຖ້າຫາກວ່າບໍ່ແມ່ນຂອງໂລກນີ້. ໃນຫ່ວາງນຶ່ງນີ້ ເກົ້າຫີ້ຼເໜືອຍິງຈະຫຼວດຣະຍະກາງແລະໃກ້ເຖິງສາມລູກໄປຕົກຢູ່ໃກ້ກັບບັນດາປະເທດບ້ານໃກ້ເຮືອນຄຽງ ທີ່ແນວໃດແນວນຶ່ງ ສ້າງບັນຫາບາງຢ່າງຂຶ້ນຍ້ອນ... ການກະທຳຂອງ ເກົ້າຫຼືເໜືອ ນັ້ນເກີດຂຶ້ນພາຍຫັຼງປະມານເດືອນນຶ່ງທີ່ ເກົ້າຫຼີເໜືອເຊັນສັນຍາຈຳນວນນຶ່ງກັບ ສະຫະຣັດເພື່ອເລີ້ມເຈຣະຈາກັນໃໜ່ກ່ຽວກັບບັນຫາອາວຸດນຸຍເຄຼັຽຂອງເກົ້າຫຼີເໜືອ. - ປະເທດຫົວຈັດສັງຄົມນິຍົມ ຄອມມຸນນິສຕ໌ ເກົ້າຫຼີເໜືອ ເປັນບັນຫາທີ່ສຳຄັນອັນນຶ່ງໃນແຫຼມເກົ້າຫຼີແລະອາຊີຕາເວັນອອກ ຖ້າຫາກວ່າບໍ່ແມ່ນຂອງໂລກນີ້. ໃນຫ່ວາງນຶ່ງນີ້ ເກົ້າຫີ້ຼເໜືອຍິງຈະຫຼວດຣະຍະກາງແລະໃກ້ເຖິງສາມລູກໄປຕົກຢູ່ໃກ້ກັບບັນດາປະເທດບ້ານໃກ້ເຮືອນຄຽງ ທີ່ແນວໃດແນວນຶ່ງ ສ້າງບັນຫາບາງຢ່າງຂຶ້ນຍ້ອນ... ການກະທຳຂອງ ເກົ້າຫຼືເໜືອ ນັ້ນເກີດຂຶ້ນພາຍຫັຼງປະມານເດືອນນຶ່ງທີ່ ເກົ້າຫຼີເໜືອເຊັນສັນຍາຈຳນວນນຶ່ງກັບ ສະຫະຣັດເພື່ອເລີ້ມເຈຣະຈາກັນໃໜ່ກ່ຽວກັບບັນຫາອາວຸດນຸຍເຄຼັຽຂອງເກົ້າຫຼີເໜືອ.
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North Korean state media on Sunday showed leader Kim Jong Un observing live-fire drills of long-range multiple rocket launchers and what appeared to be a new short-range ballistic missile, a day after South Korea expressed concern that the launches were a violation of an inter-Korean agreement to cease all hostile acts.Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency said Kim expressed "great satisfaction" over Saturday's drills and stressed that his front-line troops should keep a "high alert posture" and enhance combat ability to "defend the political sovereignty and economic self-sustenance of the country."The weapons launches were a likely sign of Pyongyang's growing frustration at stalled diplomatic talks with Washington meant to provide coveted sanctions relief in return for nuclear disarmament. They also highlighted the fragility of the detente between the Koreas, which in a military agreement reached last September vowed to completely cease "all hostile acts" against each other in land, air and sea.South Korea said it's "very concerned" about North Korea's weapons launches, calling them a violation of the agreements to reduce animosities between the countries. The statement, issued after an emergency meeting Saturday of top officials at the presidential Blue House in Seoul, also urged North Korea to stop committing acts that would raise military tensions and join efforts to resume nuclear diplomacy."Praising the People's Army for its excellent operation of modern large-caliber long-range multiple rocket launchers and tactical guided weapons, he said that all the service members are master gunners and they are capable of carrying out duty to promptly tackle any situation," the KNCA paraphrased Kim as saying. "He stressed the need for all the service members to keep high alert posture and more dynamically wage the drive to increase the combat ability so as to defend the political sovereignty and economic self-sustenance of the country and ... the security of the people from the threats and invasion by any forces."The North's official Rodong Sinmun newspaper published photos that showed Kim, equipped with binoculars, observing tests of different weapons systems, including multiple rocket launchers and what appeared to be a short-range missile fired from a launch vehicle, and also an explosion of what seemed to be a target set on island rocks.Kim Dong-yub, an analyst from Seoul's Institute for Far Eastern Studies, said the North Korean missile appeared to be modeled after Russia's 9K720 Iskander mobile short-range ballistic missile system. The solid-fuel North Korean missile, which was first revealed in a Pyongyang military parade in February, is potentially capable of conducting nuclear strikes on all areas of South Korea, Kim said."The North tried to clearly demonstrate its abilities to strike any target on the Korean Peninsula, including U.S. troops stationed across the country in areas such as Seoul, Pyeongtaek, Daegu and Busan," Kim said.South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said that "several projectiles" had been launched from near the coastal town of Wonsan and that they flew up to 200 kilometers (125 miles) before splashing into the sea toward the northeast. That roughly matched the distance between the area and the South Korean capital of Seoul, although the North in Sunday's report did not issue any direct threat or warning toward the South or the United States. Experts say the North may increase these sorts of low-level provocations to apply pressure on the United States to agree to reduce crushing international sanctions.The launches comes amid a diplomatic breakdown that has followed the failed summit earlier this year between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un over the North's pursuit of nuclear bombs that can accurately target the U.S. mainland. The North probably has viable shorter-range nuclear armed missiles, but it still needs more tests to perfect its longer-range weapons, according...
North Korean state media on Sunday showed leader Kim Jong Un observing live-fire drills of long-range multiple rocket launchers and what appeared to be a new short-range ballistic missile, a day after South Korea expressed concern that the launches were a violation of an inter-Korean agreement to cease all hostile acts.Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency said Kim expressed "great satisfaction" over Saturday's drills and stressed that his front-line troops should keep a "high alert posture" and enhance combat ability to "defend the political sovereignty and economic self-sustenance of the country."The weapons launches were a likely sign of Pyongyang's growing frustration at stalled diplomatic talks with Washington meant to provide coveted sanctions relief in return for nuclear disarmament. They also highlighted the fragility of the detente between the Koreas, which in a military agreement reached last September vowed to completely cease "all hostile acts" against each other in land, air and sea.South Korea said it's "very concerned" about North Korea's weapons launches, calling them a violation of the agreements to reduce animosities between the countries. The statement, issued after an emergency meeting Saturday of top officials at the presidential Blue House in Seoul, also urged North Korea to stop committing acts that would raise military tensions and join efforts to resume nuclear diplomacy."Praising the People's Army for its excellent operation of modern large-caliber long-range multiple rocket launchers and tactical guided weapons, he said that all the service members are master gunners and they are capable of carrying out duty to promptly tackle any situation," the KNCA paraphrased Kim as saying. "He stressed the need for all the service members to keep high alert posture and more dynamically wage the drive to increase the combat ability so as to defend the political sovereignty and economic self-sustenance of the country and ... the security of the people from the threats and invasion by any forces."The North's official Rodong Sinmun newspaper published photos that showed Kim, equipped with binoculars, observing tests of different weapons systems, including multiple rocket launchers and what appeared to be a short-range missile fired from a launch vehicle, and also an explosion of what seemed to be a target set on island rocks.Kim Dong-yub, an analyst from Seoul's Institute for Far Eastern Studies, said the North Korean missile appeared to be modeled after Russia's 9K720 Iskander mobile short-range ballistic missile system. The solid-fuel North Korean missile, which was first revealed in a Pyongyang military parade in February, is potentially capable of conducting nuclear strikes on all areas of South Korea, Kim said."The North tried to clearly demonstrate its abilities to strike any target on the Korean Peninsula, including U.S. troops stationed across the country in areas such as Seoul, Pyeongtaek, Daegu and Busan," Kim said.South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said that "several projectiles" had been launched from near the coastal town of Wonsan and that they flew up to 200 kilometers (125 miles) before splashing into the sea toward the northeast. That roughly matched the distance between the area and the South Korean capital of Seoul, although the North in Sunday's report did not issue any direct threat or warning toward the South or the United States. Experts say the North may increase these sorts of low-level provocations to apply pressure on the United States to agree to reduce crushing international sanctions.The launches comes amid a diplomatic breakdown that has followed the failed summit earlier this year between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un over the North's pursuit of nuclear bombs that can accurately target the U.S. mainland. The North probably has viable shorter-range nuclear armed missiles, but it still needs more tests to perfect its longer-range weapons, according...
Ambassador Joe Detrani is the former U.S. Special Envoy for the Six Party Talks with North Korea. He tells Target USA that Kim Jong Un’s decision to launch a short-range ballistic missile over the weekend was dangerous and shortsighted. It could signal the end any meaningful chance to achieve denuclearization on the Korean peninsula.
North Korean state media on Sunday showed leader Kim Jong Un observing live-fire drills of long-range multiple rocket launchers and what appeared to be a new short-range ballistic missile, a day after South Korea expressed concern that the launches were a violation of an inter-Korean agreement to cease all hostile acts.Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency said Kim expressed "great satisfaction" over Saturday's drills and stressed that his front-line troops should keep a "high alert posture" and enhance combat ability to "defend the political sovereignty and economic self-sustenance of the country."The weapons launches were a likely sign of Pyongyang's growing frustration at stalled diplomatic talks with Washington meant to provide coveted sanctions relief in return for nuclear disarmament. They also highlighted the fragility of the detente between the Koreas, which in a military agreement reached last September vowed to completely cease "all hostile acts" against each other in land, air and sea.South Korea said it's "very concerned" about North Korea's weapons launches, calling them a violation of the agreements to reduce animosities between the countries. The statement, issued after an emergency meeting Saturday of top officials at the presidential Blue House in Seoul, also urged North Korea to stop committing acts that would raise military tensions and join efforts to resume nuclear diplomacy."Praising the People's Army for its excellent operation of modern large-caliber long-range multiple rocket launchers and tactical guided weapons, he said that all the service members are master gunners and they are capable of carrying out duty to promptly tackle any situation," the KNCA paraphrased Kim as saying. "He stressed the need for all the service members to keep high alert posture and more dynamically wage the drive to increase the combat ability so as to defend the political sovereignty and economic self-sustenance of the country and ... the security of the people from the threats and invasion by any forces."The North's official Rodong Sinmun newspaper published photos that showed Kim, equipped with binoculars, observing tests of different weapons systems, including multiple rocket launchers and what appeared to be a short-range missile fired from a launch vehicle, and also an explosion of what seemed to be a target set on island rocks.Kim Dong-yub, an analyst from Seoul's Institute for Far Eastern Studies, said the North Korean missile appeared to be modeled after Russia's 9K720 Iskander mobile short-range ballistic missile system. The solid-fuel North Korean missile, which was first revealed in a Pyongyang military parade in February, is potentially capable of conducting nuclear strikes on all areas of South Korea, Kim said."The North tried to clearly demonstrate its abilities to strike any target on the Korean Peninsula, including U.S. troops stationed across the country in areas such as Seoul, Pyeongtaek, Daegu and Busan," Kim said.South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said that "several projectiles" had been launched from near the coastal town of Wonsan and that they flew up to 200 kilometers (125 miles) before splashing into the sea toward the northeast. That roughly matched the distance between the area and the South Korean capital of Seoul, although the North in Sunday's report did not issue any direct threat or warning toward the South or the United States. Experts say the North may increase these sorts of low-level provocations to apply pressure on the United States to agree to reduce crushing international sanctions.The launches comes amid a diplomatic breakdown that has followed the failed summit earlier this year between President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un over the North's pursuit of nuclear bombs that can accurately target the U.S. mainland. The North probably has viable shorter-range nuclear armed missiles, but it still needs more tests to perfect its longer-range weapons, according...
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North Korea fires off its most powerful missile yet that can hit "everywhere in the world." Should the U.S. be concerned? Plus, Benghazi hero Kris 'Tanto' Paronto joins to sound off on the mastermind's murder acquittal. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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We look at Asian markets after North Korea's missile launch and Impala Plat has warned of possible job cuts with investment analyst, Lungile Malinga.
Seoul military is reporting North Korea is preparing to launch a ballistic missile, possibly an ICBM. Known as an intercontinental ballistic missile, an ICBM is a guided ballistic missile popular with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. To get the latest, Sarah and Paddy spoke with Channel 7's Chief Reporter, Chris Reason live from Seoul.
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North Korea launched a ballistic missile early Tuesday morning local time that flew over Japan and landed in the Pacific Ocean. With Trump’s decision on DACA looming, immigrant rights groups are making a last-ditch appeal to the president: They say deporting immigrants is bad for the economy. Links: • North Korea launches missile over Japan • Study: If Trump suspends DACA, more than 1,400 people a day could lose the ability to work See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We talk about the impact of North Korea missile launches on the world and financial markets and the impact of Tencent's dominance in china and the impact of a growing Japanese economy on global growth with Nadir Thokan of 27Four Investment Managers.
A Pew Research Centre study published yesterday suggests that Canadians are more worried about American power and influence than refugees leaving the middle east. 38% of Canadians were concerned and see the US as a threat. Guest - Henry Jacek. Professor of Political Science, McMaster University The US Airforce launched an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile to show the effectiveness, readiness and accuracy of the weapon system. Are tensions reaching an all time high? Guest - John Thompson. Security Consultant, Strategic Intelligence Group Is the threat of Lyme disease over blown? And are people unnecessarily chasing treatment? Guest - Lynora Saxinger, MD, FRCPC, CTropMed. Associate Professor Division of Infectious Diseases, Departments of Medicine and Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Universit of Alberta
North Korea's successful test of its first intercontinental ballistic missile carries grave geopolitical implications for a vast swath of the world. Although such an achievement seemed improbable not long ago, it was all but inevitable. The Hermit Kingdom tested its first nuclear bomb in 2006 and has spent the past decade steadily improving the rockets needed to lob one at its enemies.
Iran fired half-a-dozen ballistic missiles from domestic bases that hit Islamic State targets deep in Syria. The reason given was to avenge the Islamic State's recent suicide attacks on the Iranian Parliament. Israel is right next door to Syria. And for decades, Teheran's ruling mullahs have been saying they intend to exterminate the Jews. So Tel Aviv is feeling the heat. Lest anyone miss the point, Iran's foreign ministry issued a statement saying these launches were a message to Israel, America, and the Saudis. To our knowledge, this was the first-ever battlefield test of an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM) in the Mideast. These missiles take just minutes to hit their targets. So it's hard to over-estimate how alarming a development this truly is. The global media practically goes into paroxysms of alarm over North Korea's IRBM tests -- none of which have actually ever hit a target. Some of them blew up on the launchpad, so nobody knows how close Kim's IRBMs are from actually being operational. Not so for Iran -- which has now successfully demonstrated its ability to annihilate military targets in Israel and Saudi Arabia with missiles fired from inside its territory. Make no mistake, Iran can now devastate Saudi Arabia's oil fields and all of Israel's cities with the push of a button. Look at the following timeline from the past three months and realize that in the previous six years of the Syrian civil war, there was not one instance of direct fighting between the U.S. and Iranian proxies. Now, they clash almost daily. April 4: Syrian President Bashar Assad launched a devastating chemical attack against his own people. April 6: U.S. President Donald Trump responded by firing 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the Mediterranean against the Syrian airfield, which marked the first time the U.S. had directly targeted the Assad regime in the Syrian civil war. May 18: A group from the Sayyid al-Shuhada Brigade, an Iranian-supported militia, approached the American al-Tanf military base on the border between Syria, Iraq and Jordan and, subsequently, was destroyed by aircraft. May 29: Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units, a massive fighting force of mainly Iranian-backed militias, reached the Syrian border from Iraqi territory for the first time. Pictures were widely circulated in Iranian and Syrian media. June 6: An Iranian-backed militia advanced on the “deconfliction” zone in southern Syria. After repeated warnings to halt, U.S. aircraft destroyed the column of vehicles, including two artillery pieces, an antiaircraft weapon and a tank. June 8: An Iranian drone dropped a munition on U.S. coalition forces near al-Tanf, but it failed to detonate. The U.S. shot down the drone. June 12: Iranian state media released photographs of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Quds Force Cmdr. Qassem Suleimani standing on the Iraqi-Syrian border alongside an Iranian-backed militia, culminating a lightning offensive across eastern Syria to reach the border. June 14: The U.S. moved its mobile artillery rocket launchers into southern Syria for the first time in order to provide a 300-kilometer (186-mile) security umbrella for its troops along the border. June 18: The U.S. shot down a Syrian jet for bombing its allies in the most significant ratcheting up of tensions to date. June 18: Iran’s revolutionary guard launched six ballistic missiles toward Syria, travelling 370 miles and receiving permission to fly over Iraqi territory. Gen. Ramazan Sharif told state media that “the Saudis and Americans are especially receivers of the message.” Obviously, this situation in Syria is highly combustible, especially considering that each side does not want to back down. As Mahan Abedin correctly noted in Middle East Monitor on June 6, a clash is “inevitable.” He wrote:
With a resurgent Russia, the security environment from former Soviet Republics to the traditionally neutral nations of Finland and Sweden has changed dramatically.What are those changes and how are they changing how these nations see their place in the larger Western security infrastructure? We’re going to look at how thing are changing in how they work and see each other, NATO, and what they need to do to provide for both their and collective defense.Our guests for the full hour will be Colonel Bruce Acker, USAF (ret) and Captain Dan Lynch, USN (Ret).Bruce is currently a Defense Strategy Consultant in Stockholm Sweden. He spent 30 years on active duty starting as a Air Defense Weapons flight test engineer upon graduation from the Air Force Academy, and subsequently served in Space, Missile Warning, and Missile Launch operations culminating as a Minuteman ICBM squadron Commander. Following staff tours managing future Air Force and Defense Space systems programs, he broadened to political military assignments as the US Air Attaché to Malaysia and as the US Defense Attaché and Senior Defense Official in Stockholm. Col Acker has published articles on regional security issues in the Swedish Royal Academy of War Sciences journal as well as leading National daily newspapers.Dan is currently beginning his fifth year on the maritime faculty of the Swedish Defense University in Stockholm. He spent over 35 years on active duty starting as an enlisted Marine and upon graduation from the Naval Academy selected Naval Aviation where he commanded a VP squadron and a patrol and reconnaissance wing. Following major command, he served on the staff of the US ambassador to NATO in Brussels and retired after his last tour as the Naval Attache to Stockholm.
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