On FPF #132, I discuss the Yemen war at 1,000 days. Iona Craig is now working on a Yemen database revealing key stats about Saudi's war in Yemen. I explain how US Amb to the UN Nikki Haley is trying to provoke a war with Iran. I talk about the US sharing intelligence...
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Denmark Building Coalition to Send Western-Made Warplanes to Ukraine
Copenhagen is in talks with its NATO allies about sending American-made combat aircraft to Ukraine. Denmark’s defense minister says a decision is expected by the summer. Meanwhile, Copenhagen pledged to send 100 tanks to Kiev.
Sen. Graham Is ‘Open to Using US Forces’ to Defend Taiwan
Senator Lindsey Graham called for America to abandon its longstanding China policy and said he is open to sending US soldiers to Taiwan to defend the island. The remarks came amid escalating tensions and a diplomatic freeze between Washington and Beijing.
North Korea Tests Underwater Nuclear Weapon, Cuts Communication With South
North Korea said it has conducted another test of its “underwater nuclear attack drone,” the second ever announced to the public. The strategic weapons test comes after a flurry of joint war games by Washington and Seoul, prompting Pyongyang to cut off a joint communication line with the South.
US Will Threaten Europe To Implement Sanctions on Russia
The White House plans to send a clear message to its European partners in the economic war against Russia, "you are either with us or against us." Two US Treasury officials will visit European and Central Asian partners next month to demand all sanctions on Russia be implemented.
Top Republican Visits Kiev, Says Support for Arming Ukraine Is ‘Overwhelming’
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner (R-OH) traveled to Ukraine on Monday and claimed there remains “overwhelming” congressional support for providing Kiev with military aid. His remarks appear to contradict the White House assessment that Congress is not prepared to pass another massive aid package.
US Opens War Games with Japan & South Korea, Provoking North Korean Threats
Washington has kicked off anti-submarine drills off the coast of Korea with Seoul and Tokyo. The naval maneuvers have provoked Pyongyang to issue a warning that it could use nuclear weapons.
NATO Holds War Games Miles From Ukraine’s Border
The US and its NATO partners are conducting military drills in a region of Romania that borders Ukraine. Thousands of soldiers will gather to simulate repelling an invasion on the Black Sea coastline.
US to Withhold Nuclear Weapons Data From Russia
The White House announced on Tuesday that it will no longer send the Kremlin data on its nuclear weapons. Under the landmark New Start treaty, the US and Russia agreed to share such information. However, Moscow has suspended its involvement in the pact amid rapidly deteriorating relations with Washington.

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