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Iran FM Makes First Visit to Riyadh Since Rapprochement
by Connor Freeman | Aug 17, 2023
Iran’s top diplomat, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a meeting with his Saudi counterpart in Riyadh on Thursday, where both sides preached unity and dialogue, in a one-day visit focused on “bilateral ties, regional, and international issues.” This comes five months...
Washington Greenlights Massive Israeli Arms Sale to Germany
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 17, 2023
The White House has signed off on Israel selling its advanced air defense system to Germany. The Arrow-3 is a joint US-Israeli weapons system that Berlin will purchase for $3.5 billion from Tel Aviv. The Israeli Defense Ministry announced the sale on Thursday, saying...
Berlin Walks Back From Legal Commitment to Meet NATO Military Spending Target
by Connor Freeman | Aug 17, 2023
Berlin has backed off its plan to legally commit itself to meeting NATO’s two percent yearly military spending target, a government source told Reuters on Wednesday. Finance Minister Christian Lindner’s draft of a new budget financing law was passed by parliament...
Kansas Newspaper Plans to Sue Police Over Raid, Citing First Amendment Violations
by Connor Freeman | Aug 17, 2023
The police department in Marion, Kansas raided a local, family-owned newspaper's offices as well as the owner’s home in an aggressive search which myriad press groups have deemed illegal and unconstitutional. This raid may have been motivated by the paper’s...
Senators Urge Biden to Unload Tanker Carrying Stolen Iranian Oil
by Dave DeCamp | Aug 17, 2023
A bipartisan group of senators is urging President Biden to facilitate the transfer of stolen Iranian oil that has been stuck on a tanker off the coast of Texas.
Report: US Considering ‘Military Solutions’ to Protect Shipments from Ukraine’s Danube River Ports
by Dave DeCamp | Aug 17, 2023
The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that the US is considering “military solutions” to protect shipments of grain leaving Ukraine’s Danube River ports as an alternative to the Black Sea grain deal that Russia recently exited.
Germany Considering Limiting Range of Missiles Before Transfer to Ukraine
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 15, 2023
Berlin has been mulling sending its advanced Taurus missiles to Kiev. However, the German government has resisted due to concerns the missiles could be used to attack Russia, and key components could fall into Moscow’s hands. To alleviate these concerns, Berlin may...
Russia Says It Thwarted Series of Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Crimea, Moscow
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 15, 2023
Moscow says Ukrainian forces have launched several drone attacks over the past week targeting Moscow and Crimea. After the sensitive Kertch bridge was targeted, the Kremlin denounced the strikes as “terror attacks” and vowed a response.
US, Finland Negotiating Defense Agreement That Would See Deployment of American Troops
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 15, 2023
Washington and Helsinki are working on a new deal to govern the military relationship between the two nations. Finland recently became the thirty-first member of NATO, doubling the alliance’s border with Russia.
Kiev Seeks More Mine Clearing Equipment as Ukrainian Sappers Take Huge Losses
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 15, 2023
The Ukrainian military has struggled to work through Russia’s heavily mined defensive lines as its counteroffensive has dragged on for 10 weeks with little to show. Kiev is now appealing to its allies for more demining equipment. Ukrainians assigned to clear away the explosives – known as sappers – have taken heavy losses in the counteroffensive.
As Americans Turn Against Arming Ukraine, Steven Moore Works to Keep Republicans in Line
by Kyle Anzalone | Aug 14, 2023
Steven Moore, a former congressional staffer who heads up the Ukraine Freedom Project, is working to keep Republican legislators committed to providing billions in arms and financial assistance to Kiev.
This Week At The Libertarian Institute
by Will Porter | Aug 12, 2023
The Empire never sleeps – but neither do we. Missed a story? We’ve got you covered. Check out this week in review at the Libertarian Institute.
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