Tyler Durden – Zero Hedge (*) There’s been a number of theories to emerge surrounding President Trump’s incredibly risky decision to assassinate IRGC Guds Force chief Qasem Soleimani, including that it was all the brainchild of hawkish Secretary of State and former…
By Bonnie Honig* – Boston Review In linking the assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani to the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, Trump invokes a fantasy of poetic justice—positioning himself as Rambo, the avenger of American humiliation abroad. Last week, after ordering…
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Carden* – The Nation The Foundation for the Defense of Democracies’ militaristic influence on US policy toward Iran is working. Suleimani’s assassination is evidence of that. Consider the following scenario: A Washington, DC–based, tax-exempt organization that bills…
By Narges Bajoghli * -International Politics and Society The General was an important figure. But the Islamic Republic won’t lose influence in the region because of his assassination The assassination of Maj.
Nick Akerman* – Newsweek President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell are desperately trying to block a real trial in the Senate, not because they are fearful of the testimony of witnesses such as former National Security Adviser John Bolton, but because…
by Tyler Durden – Zero Hedge (*) Several Senate Republicans believe at least one or two Democrats will vote against impeaching and removing President Trump once the House eventually hands over the two articles of impeachment which were passed last week, according to The…
By George Friedman* – Geopolitical Futures, Rumors have been swirling that North Korea is about to test an intercontinental ballistic missile. The source for this latest rumor is U.S. intelligence, though North Korea has been warning it will perform such a test.
Editorial Republicans will protect the US president in the Senate. The public’s verdict remains to be seen In 231 years, only three US presidents have been impeached. Now Donald Trump faces two courts.
By MERIDITH MCGRAW and DANIEL LIPPMAN – POLITICO Years from now, impeachment will be one of the first things students are taught about the 45th president Real estate mogul, billionaire, reality show host, late-night show punch line, populist rabble rouser, norm-busting leader —…
