Covert Cultural Influence: How the US Embassy’s Cultural Attaché Targets Yemeni Society

Yemen: The cultural attaché office is one of the most active divisions within the US Embassy, assisting the CIA and the political and economic attachés in reaching targeted individuals. This office collects intelligence that benefits American interests in Yemen, each according to their specialization and field.

Covert Cultural Influence: How the US Embassy’s Cultural Attaché Targets Yemeni Society

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Philippine Sailor Severely Injured, Vessels Damaged as Chinese Block South China Sea Mission + Notes

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It was the Philippines that rammed the CCG!* US-funded Rappler** doesn’t mention the other soldiers who were injured.

Philippine Sailor Severely Injured, Vessels Damaged as Chinese Block South China Sea Mission

Meanwhile, a Philippine government release from the National Task Force on the West Philippine Sea stated that ships from the People’s Liberation Army Navy, China Coast Guard and Chinese Maritime Militia performed “dangerous maneuvers.” However, there is no mention of injury to Philippine personnel in the release. The statement also claimed that Chinese forces rammed and towed Philippine vessels, although it’s unclear to what extent the latter occurred during the incident. This is the first reported instance of China towing – defined as pulling, pushing or hauling – Philippine vessels in their South China Sea disputes.

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