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A New Path for Russia with Constitutional Amendments? Or Was it Just Time for Emperor Putin?

January 24, 2020January 24, 2020 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

Do the amendments to the Russian constitution give hope to the opposition and what is the future of Russia and the government?

In reality, Russia does not have opposition. The pseudo opposition leader Alexei Navalny is merely a social media darling and a minor nuisance to the Kremlin. He is always arrested for a short term, in turn creating newsworthy stories and buzz in the global media on the topic of Russia. Navalny keeps projecting his grandiose dream of one day being the president of Russia. However, it is the same as the recent sad case of an individual in academia and St Petersburg elite claiming to be Napoleon. That guy murdered his young lover in a horrific scene.

Israel in the Center of the World for International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Editor's Pick January 24, 2020January 24, 2020 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Israel this week is in the center of the world as it is receiving guests from nations of the world to join together on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The remembrance of the six million Jews that died in the holocaust is also connected to the remembrance of the forty million people that died in World War II. Technology has brought the whole world together. The goal of every human being is united with the memory of the six million; to prevent a third world war. World leaders arrive in Israel for the country’s biggest diplomatic event.

Full International Holocaust Remembrance Day Coverage

January 23, 2020January 23, 2020 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived Thursday for the commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day, and sat next to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Before this, he met with the mother of Naama Issachar, the woman imprisoned in Russia for drug smuggling, whom Netanyahu has tried to free. Considering that she only possessed nine grams of cannabis, many have pleaded that the sentence of 7.5 years is unjust. Putin listened to her, and hinted that everything will be fine.

New Russian Government Appointments are a Farce – What’s New?

January 23, 2020January 23, 2020 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

The new, not so new, Russian government appointments were announced. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s speech was followed by the resignation of the Russian Prime Minister Dimitry Medvedev and his cabinet. Putin desires to amend the Russian constitution that was created in 1993, two years after the Soviet Union collapsed in the 1991. The vote about the newly proposed amendments is expected to occur before May 1, 2020.

Russia Planning to Create an Alternative to GitHub – Goodbye Russia from the Global Market

January 23, 2020January 23, 2020 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

Russia is planning to create its own alternative to the Microsoft owned GitHub, a global company that provides hosting for software development, version control using Git. Microsoft acquired the company in 2018 for $7.5 billion. It offers all of the distributed version control and source code management functionality of Git as well as adding its own features.

Russia Always Failed with Aircraft Carriers – Will the Future Be Different Under Putin?

January 23, 2020January 23, 2020 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

Historically, Russia was not strong pertaining to sea battles. Taking the example of the Battle of Tsushima in 1905. It is also known as the Battle of Tsushima Strait and the Naval Battle of the Sea of Japan (in Japan) and was a major naval battle fought between Russia and Japan during the Russo-Japanese War. It was an embarrassing loss for Russia.

BOOM! Russia Officially Building Stations to Jam Satellite Signals

Editor's Pick January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

Roscosmos found a way to hide classified activity within Russia and prevent foreign spy satellites from obtaining information within the region. Furthermore, Roscosmos researchers developed a system to hide classified activities in Russia from the operational surveillance being used by foreign spy satellites. The method of implementation is by completely silencing the data transmission during the use of ground-based radio stations. This information became available via Roscosmos’ website.

Assad Army Bombings Displace Thousands in Aleppo Countryside

January 20, 2020January 20, 2020 Doris Mkwaya Leave a comment

About six thousand families from the western countryside of Aleppo have been displaced, amid intense Russian and Syrian bombing of the area during the past three days, since the ceasefire collapsed within the de-escalation zone. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, in a report, stated that the wave of displacement from the towns and villages of the west of Aleppo escalated against the backdrop of the intense bombing. The area is mainly exposed to Russian planes since the ceasefire collapsed in the region subject to Russian-Turkish misunderstandings.

Putin Nominates Head of Tax Service to Succeed Medvedev

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020 Doris Mkwaya Leave a comment

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed that the head of the Federal Tax Service, Mikhail Mishustin, should take over as Prime Minister on Wednesday. The Kremlin made the announcement after the sudden resignation of the Russian government’s top officials. In a statement issued by the President’s office, Putin submitted the nomination of Mishustin to the Duma, the Russian parliament, which must ratify the appointment.

Here Comes Czar Putin – Changes to Russian Constitution and Goodbye Democracy

Editor's Pick January 16, 2020January 15, 2020 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

On January 15, 2020 Vladimir Putin gave a key speech that is about to change Russia’s trajectory forever. It is clear Putin will follow the steps of Chinese President Xi to be pretty much a forever leader.

In the opening statement, Putin said that Russian constitution is constant and it does not need changing. Of course, there was an immediate round of applause. However, he then immediately said the constitution needs to be amended. Putin’s supporters immediately joined in the ovation and ecstasy. Such reaction reminds one of the old Soviet Era and the reactions to the Czar.

Risk Alert! Yandex Russian Search Engine to Be Offered for Android Devices – Additional Security Risk to West and NATO from Kremlin?

January 15, 2020January 14, 2020 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

It has been announced that starting on March 1, 2020, new Android smartphones in the European Economic Zone will have a choice of using the Russian Yandex search engine. Yandex Search is a web search engine owned by a Russian corporation. It is the core product of Yandex. In January 2015, Yandex Search generated 51.2% of all search traffic in Russia according to LiveInternet. The search engine will be offered in Estonia, Finland Latvia, Lithuania and Poland.

Libyan Conflict – What is the Turkish and Russian Agenda?

Editor's Pick January 15, 2020January 15, 2020 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

Russia will host Fayez al-Serraj and Khalifa Haftar in Moscow in an attempt to achieve peace in Libya. According to Russian news, Haftar is already in Russia. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, who is a Turkish politician and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey since 24 November 2015, is expected to join them. Hakan Fidan is a retired Turkish army sergeant, teacher, diplomat and the head of Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization. he is expected to attend as well. Hulusi Akar is the current Turkish Minister of Defense and a former four-star Turkish Armed Forces general who served as the 29th Chief of the General Staff. He will be arriving with al Serraj for the talks. Observers from Egypt and United Arab Emirates will be in attendance. The latest development is that Haftar left without signing any type peace resolution.

Haftar Rejects Ceasefire, Perplexing Adversaries, Allies

January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 Doris Mkwaya Leave a comment

In a new step, the Libyan National Army commander, Khalifa Haftar, decided to postpone the signing of a ceasefire agreement, leaving Russia and his delegation. Russia hosted international talks in cooperation with the Prime Minister of the Libyan government, Fayez al-Sarraj, and the Turkish side. This opened speculation about the factors that may have prompted Haftar to take this position, despite allegations raised about the imminent signing of a binding ceasefire agreement in Libya once the negotiations in Moscow ended.

Putin’s Post Soviet Russia – A New Level of Propaganda – Fictional Movie Portrays Putin as Czar – What’s Next?

January 13, 2020January 12, 2020 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

Recently, a fictional movie about Putin has been completed. The budget for the film was 800 million Rubles ($13.1 million) The movie has a historic theme and Vladimir Putin is portrayed as Czar Nikolas I and the whole plot is about how the emperor is always right. The epoch is early 1800s. It is not a surprise, with the movie budget alone, to believe the film is social engineering propaganda in the post Russian space. Of course, along the golden Russian tradition, the film has already been leaked on purpose. That way it will reach a wider audience everywhere versus people having to go to a Russian movie theater to see it. It is a prelude.

US, Iran and the Geopolitical Future of the Middle East

Editor's Pick January 13, 2020January 12, 2020 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

2020 started with mass casualties of innocent lives. Iran shot down a Boeing airplane operated by Ukrainian airlines, resulting in the loss of human lives. The attack happened after the US successfully executed (via drone strike) Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in Iraq. It is plausible to believe Iran was trying to murder the Iranian-Canadians on the plane, considering them traitors for leaving the regime.

Did Iran Down Ukrainian Plane to Punish as Traitors Iranian-Canadians Who Left Iran?

Editor's Pick January 11, 2020January 10, 2020 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

Canada and UK claim to have intelligence the Boeing downing that was operated by Ukrainian airlines was done by Iran. Recent reports state that there were over 60 Canadians out of 138 people on board en route to Canada. Many innocent lives were senselessly lost in this tragedy. Canada is a home to over 210,000 Iranian Canadians. There are no direct flights to Iran from Canada. That is one of the reasons many fly to Kyiv and transfer there to reach Canada.

Syria: ISIS State Using Russian Weapons – How Did They Get There?

January 10, 2020January 9, 2020 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

A report surfaced on social media among security groups pertaining to Syrian rebels use of outdated Russian weapons. Currently the most common ones are the Shpagin and Degterev style of weapons that were produced over 100 years ago and still are operational. Additionally, Mosin Nagant weapons from the Czarist Russia epoch have also been seen.

US Counterfeit Currency – Where is it Coming From?

January 9, 2020January 8, 2020 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

The US Constitution gives Congress the power to “coin money and regulate the value thereof.” Currently, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing produces paper money in two locations: Washington D.C. and Fort Worth, Texas. The money printed by the US government facilities are the only ones that are legit paper currency. According to the Federal Reserve, up to 80% of US paper currency ends up outside of the US, equivalent to 2.5 trillion US dollars.

Danger to US – How Truly Close are Russia and Iran?

January 9, 2020January 8, 2020 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

The US and Iran are embroiled in a recent escalated conflict, ever since the death of Iran’s Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani. He was killed in a drone strike at the Baghdad Airport. Iran retaliated by striking US bases in Iraq. There is talk in the Russian media of Russia supplying C-400 weapon systems to Iraq. The information came from a member of the Russian Ministry of Defense. The S-400 Triumf, previously known as the S-300PMU-3, is an anti-aircraft weapon system developed in the 1990s by Russia’s Almaz Central Design Bureau as an upgrade of the S-300 family. It has been in service with the Russian Armed Forces since 2007.

Poland Will Not Attend Holocaust Remembrance Day in Israel

January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 David Wexelman Leave a comment

January 27 will be International Holocaust Remembrance Day in Jerusalem. Israeli Holocaust Remembrance Day is in May of each year, but International Holocaust Remembrance Day falls out in January of each year. The function is dedicated to the remembrance of 75th anniversary of the liberation of Jews from Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland. The occasion will also give its attention to the problems of Anti-Semitism in Europe, America, and throughout the world.

From Sadness to Joy – The State of Israel

Editor's Pick January 8, 2020January 7, 2020 David Wexelman Leave a comment

The 10th day of the month of Tevet which falls out this year on January 7, is a sad day in Jewish history and a Jewish fast day. It commemorates the day that Nebuchadnezzer the Baylonian King began the siege of Jerusalem and the holy temple built by King Solomon. Through the conquest of Jerusalem and the destruction of the temple the Jewish people were exiled from their land almost completely. However they continued their religion in other places in the world. Seventy years later they returned to their land and built the second holy temple in Jerusalem which lasted over four hundred years. At one point in Jewish history Israel had sovereignty over the land of Israel. Even in the time of the second temple they did not have sovereignty and were a satellite nation.

Progressive Evangelists Rule the World with Trump as Their Leader

Editor's Pick January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 David Wexelman Leave a comment

President Trump is fighting for America and freedom. He considers Israel his partner because Israel is a democracy supporting America and defending freedom. The goal of President Trump as an Evangelist is to light up the country of America through adding to America faith in God which it is slowing losing. Israel although it is a secular state, the land of Israel represents to Evangelists as the homeland where was born Jesus Christ and his followers. Israel is the land of the Bible.

Nations Urge Restraint After Soleimani Strike

January 4, 2020January 4, 2020 Benedict Kasigara Leave a comment

Many countries have issued statements urging calm and restraint among all parties, since the U.S. launched a rocket attack on Baghdad International Airport early Friday, killing Qasem Soleimani. The Iranian general was the commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. At least eight other people have died in this and other subsequent American airstrikes.

Powerful Iranian General Killed by US Drone Strike – What Will Russia’s Role Be in Any Conflict?

January 4, 2020January 4, 2020 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

Iran’s Quds Force commander Qasem Soleimani has been killed in a drone strike at the Baghdad Airport. The strike was carried out by the US and was ordered by President Donald Trump. Soleimani was a powerful Iranian General and a veteran of the Syrian War. Soleimani led the work of Iranian military advisers in Iraq, and also led the Quds organization, which is responsible for military and intelligence and sabotage activities outside of Iran itself. The force reports directly to the supreme leader of The Republic of Iran, Ali Khamenei.

6G Technology – What is Russia and China’s Future Interest?

Editor's Pick January 4, 2020January 4, 2020 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

Currently, we are entering the era of 5G technology. It is supposed to provide the fastest speed, yet has certain caveats that can have adverse effects on human health. AT&T and T-Mobile have reconsidered the deployment of 5G networks, since increasing the frequency requires placing smaller cellular transmitters very close to one another. Nevertheless, 5G technology is already here.

U.S. Helps Russia Thwart St. Petersburg Bombing

December 31, 2019December 31, 2019 Vincent Ferdinand Leave a comment

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that “great and important coordination” between the United States and Russia helped prevent an attack on St. Petersburg. “President Putin of Russia called to thank me and the U.S. for informing them of a planned terrorist attack in the very beautiful city of Saint Petersburg,” Trump wrote on his Twitter account. “They were able to quickly apprehend the suspects, with many lives being saved . . . Great and important coordination!” The US president added.

2019: A Year in Review of Events that Influenced the Geopolitical Balance and Defense Around the Globe

Editor's Pick December 31, 2019December 30, 2019 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

There has been a tug of war for geopolitical influence and attempts to disrupt the already established balance throughout 2019. We also saw the formation of interesting and very invasive social media polices around the globe. Hence, there were ramifications and changes to the social media landscape:

Let’s look at the world’s main players and regions:

Russia Wants to Sever Ties with OPEC – Does Putin Want His Own Alternative?

December 29, 2019December 29, 2019 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

Russia’s head of the Minenergo, Alexander Novak, recently stated the nation’s interest is to gradually severe ties with OPEC, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries comprised of 14 nations. Founded in 1960 in Baghdad by the first five members, OPEC moved its headquartered in 1965 to Vienna, Austria. The countries that joined later were:

Russian Hacker, Yakubets, Undeterred and Unafraid

December 28, 2019December 28, 2019 Samuel Gush. W Leave a comment

Some of the world’s most proficient hackers reside in Russia. The country, which is renowned for its cyber-intrusion culture, has spawned some of the most dangerous hacker groups of modern times. According to a recent FBI report, members of a unit, dubbed Evil Corp, are the most prolific in the world. The agency has announced that the group is led by Maksim Yakubets, 32, who currently resides in Russia.

Israel Roundup: Iron Dome Shoots Down Rockets, Russia Shoots Down Issachar Appeal

December 21, 2019December 21, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Sirens were heard in the south of Israel Wednesday night at 2 AM as a rocket was shot from the Gaza Strip toward the city of Sederot, one of the major targets of Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists. The Iron Dome intercepted the rocket. Israel retaliated from the air, the sea, and through artillery fire, striking location in Gaza used by Hamas. This came after the latest cease-fire agreement, and in the middle of talks in Egypt for a five-year cease fire agreement.

The Defending American Security From Kremlin Aggression Act – What’s the Impact?

Editor's Pick December 21, 2019December 20, 2019 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

The US Senate approved additional anti-Russian sanctions. The Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act was introduced by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) back in February 2019. US President Donald Trump is forced to put restrictions on Russian Sovereign debt but it is only applicable to newly issued bonds. It is possible Trump will veto the Defending American Security from Kremlin Aggression Act.

Netanyahu Working to Free Israeli-American “Drug Smuggler” in Russia

December 19, 2019December 20, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is continuing his efforts to free Naama Issachar, a 26 year-old Israeli-American woman from New Jersey, who was sentenced in October to seven-and-one-half years in prison in Russia for drug offenses. Netanyahu is reportedly in touch with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the issues of her release. Netanyahu has stated, that Israel will continue to exert every effort to free her and return her to her family. Israel news media continues to publicize this injustice.

The Right to Leave a Country Includes One’s Right to Return

December 15, 2019December 15, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

Nations have borders, which are protected by their military. Immigration is limited. According to International law, no one is forced to live in a nation against their will. The borders are open to leave and return, but not to foreigners to come in. The right to leave a state is not only to citizens but also to foreigners according to international law.

New Russian Town 30km from EU Border – Could it Be Another Strategic Location By the Water?

Editor's Pick December 15, 2019December 15, 2019 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

Russia is building a new town named Ust-Luga. It is located 30km from the European Union’s (EU) border. The exact location is in the Kingiseppsky District of Leningrad Oblast, situated on the Luga River near its entry into the Luga Bay of the Gulf of Finland. This location is about 110km west of St. Petersburg. Ust-Luga has a 60,000 resident capacity. So far, it is 50% finished and they are already moving people into the town. The final phase will be completed by 2030.

Iran-Israel Tensions Build

December 10, 2019December 11, 2019 David Wexelman Leave a comment

On Sunday, Israel was reported to have attacked a location on the border of Syria and Iraq, which is being used by Iran for storage and transportation of missiles to Syria and Lebanon. Five men belonging to pro-Iranian militias were killed in the attack. This attack was in the same location in which 23 Iranian Revolutionary Guards were killed last month in another attack, when Israel claimed to have destroyed multiple targets belonging to Iran’s Quds Force. Iran retaliated by shooting several missiles at the Golan and Northern Galilee, which were downed by the Iron Dome.

Finally China Receives Laser Echoes from All Mirror Reflectors on Moon

December 10, 2019December 9, 2019 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

For the first time, China received laser echoes from all mirror reflectors on the Moon (A15, A14, A11, L17, L21). The information became available via 6do news on December 8. The research group successfully completed laser distance measurements between Earth and the moon. The first experiment by China took place in 2018 with a 1.2-meter telescope laser ranging system. Clearly, it is not competitive with the US results achieved in the same field.

EU to Create Their Own Magnitsky Act – Will Russia Be the First Violator?

December 10, 2019December 9, 2019 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

The European Union (EU) announced the beginning of the development of a Human Rights sanctions regime that would be similar to the Magnitsky Act in the US. The announcement came after a meeting with 28 nation representatives in Brussels. The proposal originally came from the European Stability Initative, and the Norwegian Helsinki Committee at the end of 2018.

Normandy Talks – A Breakdown of Each Nation’s Geopolitical Interests

Editor's Pick December 10, 2019December 9, 2019 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

The Normandy Format talks started on December 9, 2019 in Paris. The countries present are Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France. The main goal is to resolve the conflict in Eastern Ukraine. The group was created in 2014 but the talks have been stalled until now. Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky stated peace with Russia is his top priority.

Russia Banned from Olympics for 4 Years – Who is Responsible for Doping Results Tempering and Russian Database Purge?

December 9, 2019December 9, 2019 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

It is official, Russia has been banned from participating in all major sporting events for the next four years. The WADA announcement came today in response to noncompliance by Russia. The World Anti-Doping Agency is a foundation initiated by the International Olympic Committee headquartered in Montreal to promote, coordinate and monitor the fight against drugs in sports. It was established in the 1999. It enforces The World Anti-Doping Code, which is the document that harmonizes regulations regarding anti-doping across all sports and all countries of the world. The Code provides a framework for anti-doping policies, rules, and regulations for sport organizations and public authorities.

Germany Expells 2 Russian Diplomats – How Will Kremlin Retaliate?

December 6, 2019December 5, 2019 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

Germany expelled two Russian diplomats due to the murder of Zelimkhan Khangoshvili, a 40-year-old who fought against Russia in the Second Chechen War and allegedly had links with Georgian intelligence. Khangoshvili and his family made an asylum claim in Germany in 2016, under their new identities secured in Georgia. His asylum was denied in 2017 and it was under appeal at the time of his murder.

What Will Happen to the START Nuclear Arms Reduction Treaty? If Russia and US Do Not Find Compromise, Will the Cold War Return with a Vengeance?

Editor's Pick December 4, 2019December 3, 2019 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

On February 5, 2021, the treaty between the US and the Russian Federation on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms will expire. The agreement was last updated in 2010. The formal name of the treaty is START and it is a nuclear arms reduction treaty. According to the terms of the START treaty, each side will reduce its strategic offensive arms while the total quantities do not exceed 700 units deployed.

Russia has Connected Their Military Internet and Iskander Rockets – What’s Next?

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

Russia announced their 9K720 Iskander rocket has been connected to the military internet. The Iskander is a mobile short-range ballistic missile system produced and deployed by the Russian Federation. The missile systems are a replacement for the obsolete OTR-21 Tochka systems. The Russian military internet has the capability of trading information at 300 megabytes per second. Additionally, the Russian ministry of defense uses special equipment and more than 1,500 mobile communication and encryption systems.

Democratic Political Analyst: Now I’m Giving My Allegiance to the Republicans. The Impeachment is a Farce.

December 3, 2019December 5, 2019 Michael Clark Leave a comment

What would make a Political Analyst leave their long chosen Democratic Party and give allegiance to the Republican party? Good question.

Michael Clark, the Analyst spoken of here, gave a very good reason, and after a brief phone conversation, he sent the following email message containing these remarks. Mr. Clark, until just days ago was a Democrat and cast his votes to the Democratic party. He is also a Journalist and Contributor to various news outlets, and a well respected Christian Minister. Here are some of his reasons for switching his allegiance to the Republican party and some very interesting truths about the Democratic Party, from the Obama Administration to the present day.

What is the Geopolitical Future of France?

Editor's Pick December 3, 2019December 2, 2019 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

French President Emanuel Macron has not been a strong leader. France is experiencing a negative pattern and the next election will be held in 2022. France reached its zenith in global influence in 1812. Napoleon Bonaparte became the Emperor of France in 1804. The title was created for Napoleon to preserve the appearance of the French Republic and show that after the French Revolution, the feudal system was abandoned and a nation state was created.

Germany Refused Putin’s Proposal for Missile Deployment Halt in Europe – How Will Russia Retaliate?

Editor's Pick December 2, 2019December 3, 2019 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

Germany refused Russian President Vladimir Putin’s proposal for a moratorium on missile deployment in Europe. Putin had sent a proposal to the leaders of several countries this fall to introduce a moratorium on deploying intermediate-and shorter-range missiles in Europe. The intermediate-range missile is defined as ground-launched ballistic missiles (GLBM) or GLCM having a range between 1,000 km to 5,500 km. The shorter-range missile was defined as GLBMs or GLCMs with a range between 500 km and 1,000 km.

Will Putin Severe Ties with China for Stealing Space and Nuclear Weapons Technologies?

Editor's Pick December 1, 2019November 30, 2019 Christina Kitova 2 Comments

China has been actively involved in espionage against Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. In the last century, China has not been known for many inventions in the space field, but instead as been a successful copycat. The route to copying patented and classified inventions leads to espionage. The facts prove themselves. Even though China has the highest numbers of STEM grads under President’s Xi politics, still China is not a leader in the field. Also, Chinese education focuses on being a great follower, but not a leader, since the communist model does not allow room for individualistic views.

Israel’s Minister of Defense Pushes Offensive Doctrine Against Iran in Syria – What Will Russia Do?

December 1, 2019November 30, 2019 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

Newly elected Israeli Minister of Defense Naftali Bennett believes an aggressive offense strategy needs to be executed on Iranian targets, as well as additional attacks on Syria. Bennett is an Israeli politician who led the Jewish Home party between 2012 and 2018 and currently serves as an MK for New Right. Bennett publicly shared his doctrine proposal on November 29 in the Israeli media. The doctrine received an immediate reaction from Russia.

Russia Refuses to Fund Chemical Weapons Watchdog – Is Russia Planning to Use Novichok Again?

November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

On November 28, 2019 Russia officially refused to finance the operations of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)– an intergovernmental organization and the implementing body of the Chemical Weapons Convention, which entered into force on April 29, 1997. The OPCW, with its 193 member states, has its seat in The Hague, Netherlands, and oversees the global endeavor for the permanent and verifiable elimination of chemical weapons.

Hong Kong Democracy Legislation – What is Next for China with Russia’s Backing?

November 30, 2019November 30, 2019 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

US and China tensions continue to escalate. President Donald Trump signed Hong Kong democracy legislation, which clearly angered China. The US never truly had any dealings with Hong Kong. Historically, Hong Kong was involved in the First Opium War in the mid 1800s. In 1841 Britain entered the island of Hong Kong and made it its military staging location. The island of Hong Kong became a British Colony.

NATO Coordination Center to Open in Bulgaria – Why Bulgaria Needs Protection from Putin

November 28, 2019November 28, 2019 Christina Kitova Leave a comment

Prime Minister of Bulgaria Boyko Borisov, after discussions with US President Donald Trump, announced Bulgaria readiness to have NATO use its Black Sea port for naval coordination efforts amid growing fears of Putin’s military appetite and Russia’s growing rift with the West. According to Borisov, the military exercises in the Black Sea are much needed and the more the merrier because they have a preventative effect.