David D. Kirkpatrick writes in the N.Y. Times that the pullout of U.A.E. forces from Yemen has left Saudi Arabia in a stalemate position. They can bomb from the air but the U.A.E. forces were doing most of the ground fighting. While the Saudis have fought almost...
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Rand Tries Diplomacy with Iran
On FPF #377, I discuss Senator Rand Paul's attempt to engage in talks with Iran. Rand played a round of gulf with Trump and got the go-ahead to talk with the Iranian foreign minister. While Trump still seems committed to his maximum pressure campaign, the realistic...
The Time Nixon and Rockefeller Plotted to Impose Population Controls
One of the most serious challenges to human destiny in the last third of this century will be the growth of the population. Whether man’s response to that challenge will be a cause for pride or for despair in the year 2000 will depend very much on what we do today. If...
7/17/19 Daniel McAdams on America’s Dangerous Posture Toward Iran
Scott interviews Daniel McAdams about the influence of Mike Pompeo and John Bolton on President Trump's foreign policy. Lately they've made sure to keep up a policy of maximum pressure through economic sanctions, and to avoid negotiations at all costs. It's clear from...
Philip Weiss: It’s About The Benjamins
Philip Weiss at Mondoweiss is correct in pointing out that the strategy of Trump and the Republicans is to exploit the division in the Democratic party around support for Israel. The main target is large democratic donors. While Trump and the Republicans have been...
News Roundup 7/18/19
US News The police officer who killed Eric Garner will not face charges. [Link] Trump reallocates $42 million in aid funds from Central American to Juan Guaido’s regime change effort in Venezuela. [Link] Peru’s former president has been attested in the US and is...
Rand Paul Wants To Work Things Out With Iran
He wants Trump to make him an envoy to Iran. Sure hope the report is true. The hawks in it complain that it reduces "maximum pressure," but if the point is a "better deal" and not war, then they need to be able to discuss things then don't they? That's why the hawks...
News Roundup 7/17/19
US News Trevor Aaronson explains how the FBI’s failed operation ‘Bo Tox’ ends with all charges being dropped. [Link] Senator Warren criticized Defense Secretary Nominee Esper at his confirmation hearing for refusing to recuse himself from decisions involving Raytheon....
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