Trump Already Destroying Decades-Long US Alliance System — NYTimes
With Trump threatening punitive tariffs on Mexican and Chinese imports, some US allies are shifting focus to other potential friendships and sources of trade. German […]
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Cybercombat Eliminates US’ Previous Strategic Advantage of “Two Ocean” Geographic Isolation – AP Analysis
With most US critical infrastructure in private hands, and Americans among the most connected citizens in the world, the potential attack surface for any hacker […]
Trump Pushes Mexico Into Mutually Dangerous & Unnecessary “Forceful Resistance” – Jorge Castaneda – NYTimes Op-Ed
Former Mexico Foreign Minister Jorge Castaneda: President Peña Nieto should draw clear lines, indicating exactly what US actions he and his country can — and […]
More East Asia Fallout / De-Stabilization from Trump TPP Rejection: Japan Fears Return To 1980s – NYTimes
A container terminal in Tokyo. The death of the TPP could force Japan to negotiate one-on-one with the US, provoking potentially bruising showdowns. Trump’s ill-thought-out […]
No Brexit Without Parliament, UK Supreme Court Rules – Chance To Reverse Self-Destructive Move | Foreign Policy
The UK’s Supreme Court put at least a delay on Brexit, ruling Tuesday Parliament must agree. It “may” change nothing. But “Bregret” has been strong […]
China Looks Like Winner After Scuttling of TPP – LA Times
Donald Trump the candidate denounced China’s trade policies. But one of his first acts as president handed the country its best chance yet to rival the […]
China-Led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank – AIIB – To Admit 25 Members In Wake of TPP Demise – Financial Times
The $100bn multilateral organisation was founded last year with 57 founding shareholders in spite of opposition from the US. AIIB is keeping its door open […]
HHS Pick Tom Price: Which Is Worse – His Insider Trading or Vicious Indifference To Poor People In Medical Distress ???
While RPB domination of Senate makes confirmation likely, Tom Price reveals himself as simultaneously sleazy in his own financial dealings and completely without compassion for […]
NYTimes Finally Realizes Trump & Cronies Creating Explosive Situation – Military and Economic – w China
To be sure, China would be severely hurt if it responds in kind to Trump & Cronies’ barrage of provocations. But the US would be […]
DeVos Won’t Shed Stake in Student “Brain Performance” Company, Potential Recipient of Education Dept Contracts – NYTimes
Her husband’s father founded Amway. Her brother started Blackwater, scandal-ridden private “security contractor” in Iraq. She won’t divest stock in company that could bid for […]