Amid a surge in joint drills carried out last year by the newly-forged trilateral military alliance of the United States, Japan, and South Korea, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) warned that Washington-backed blocs were no longer hiding their “aggressive and chauvinistic nature,” putting the international UN-based order in jeopardy.
Invasion Rehearsals? North Korea Slams Joint US, South Korea & Japan Drills as Tensions Escalate
Tag: US Air Force
Expect a hit piece, by The Daily Beast, on Ritter in the coming days.
Russian Media Monitor is maintained by Julia Davis, of the Daily Beast. I’m familiar with the host, of the show, but can’t recall his name. Fun fact, the makers of Amazon’s ‘Reacher’ have links to the USG and US Military.
Visualizing the ACE Concept (China)
U.S. Deployed Air Targeting Team to Israel, Document Suggests
TARGETING INTELLIGENCE — THE information used to conduct airstrikes and fire long-range artillery weapons — has played a central role in Israel’s siege of Gaza. A document obtained through the Freedom of Information Act suggests that the U.S. Air Force sent officers specializing in this exact form of intelligence to Israel in late November.
U.S. Deployed Air Targeting Team to Israel, Document Suggests (archived)
If true, this is disturbing! The Hague Invasion Act doesn’t cover the ICJ, from what I can tell. /s
When Do We Say Enough is Enough?: Philippines’ Tipping Point in Upholding Sovereign Integrity
When Do We Say Enough is Enough?: PH’s Tipping Point in Upholding Sovereign Integrity
Moreover, the involvement of Subic Bay, a location not officially listed as a site/base under the expanded Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) as the alleged destination of US military fuel from Pearl Harbor, prompts a critical inquiry about its role and whether it might be serving as an unofficial or de-facto EDCA site. Hence, it begs to inquire if Subic Bay is now effectively functioning as a de-facto EDCA site. And if so, could there be other undeclared de-facto EDCA sites serving similar purposes other than the nine declared ones?
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Could it be posited that the current Philippine administration appears to prioritize the demands and interests of the United States over its own national interests, sovereignty, and independence, suggesting a level of deference that could be interpreted as reminiscent of a vassal state? This perspective raises questions about the autonomy of the Philippine political leadership and the extent to which it serves the interests of its citizens first and foremost. The lack of public discussion, accountability, and transparency on matters that potentially impinge on national sovereignty could be seen as indicative of a disproportionate influence by the U.S. on Philippine domestic affairs and foreign policy, prompting a reevaluation of the true nature of the bilateral relationship between the two nations.
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US quietly sent American Air Force unit to aid Israel in Gaza genocide
The US is quietly providing intelligence to Israel for targeting purposes in Gaza, deploying US Air Force “intelligence engagement officers on the ground,” according to a deployment order obtained under the Freedom of Information Act and published at the Intercept.
US quietly sent American Air Force unit to aid Israel in Gaza genocide
US Merchant Marine Sailors Were Target Of Houthi Attack + World War II Combat Tactics Return To The Red Sea
BREAKING Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the Iranian-backed militants fired a large number of ballistic and naval missiles and drones at a U.S. flagged ship manned by US Merchant Marine sailors who were “providing support” to Israel. No update yet from the head of the US Merchant Marine, DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
US Merchant Marine Sailors Were Target Of Houthi Attack
H/T: What is Going on With Shipping?
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Greyhound Day: World War II Combat Tactics Return To The Red Sea
What is clear is that the US military has repeatedly warned ship owners and officers against sharing information with journalists, Wall Street analysts, and supply chain experts. While journalists and supply chains may be under-reporting the issue, ship owners are sharing more alarming stories among themselves. This information asymmetry could lead to more ships avoiding the region, while freight forwarders, cargo brokers, and other professionals further down the supply chain may be unprepared for the full extent of the delays.
The Growing US Military Recruitment Crisis: There is no Solution & the Crisis Will Only Grow…
The induction of immigrants into the US military and other short-term solutions may temporarily delay America’s multiplying problems, but it will not make the pursuit of empire any more sustainable in the long run.
Until Washington understands that what it is trying to do cannot (and should not) be done, it can start to solve its many problems sooner.
The Growing US Military Recruitment Crisis: There is no Solution & the Crisis Will Only Grow…
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America’s military recruitment crisis – symptoms of an overreaching empire
The UK is prime contributor to US military operations in Africa
Documents obtained by Declassified show that senior British army officers have played key roles at US Africa Command, which conducts drone strikes and secret operations, and they effectively serve as US military personnel at its base in Djibouti.
The UK is prime contributor to US military operations in Africa
Tag Us: The US Military Updates Its Contracts With Hollywood
In late 2020 I put in a FOIA request with the Pentagon for records on their support to Operation Christmas Drop – a ‘romantic’ Christmas movie starring the US military. Three years on and they’ve finally released the contract they signed with the film-makers, which reveals how the office updated its approach post-Phil Strub.
Tag Us: The US Military Updates Its Contracts With Hollywood
I think that Tom has a problem with short people and cat ladies! /s
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