On Thursday, April 6, Trump authorized the firing of 59 U.S. Tomahawk missiles on the Syrian airfield and storage facilities believed to be responsible for the April 4th chemical weapons attacks on unarmed Syrian men, women and children. Trump’s Thursday night press conference clarified many of the details regarding the attack, dubbed as a “one-off” by a Pentagon spokesperson, including that the targets of the strike included ammunition storage units, 20 aircraft, fuel storage and aircraft runways. What you don’t know is that Russia is prepared to go to war over it.
World leaders react to the electoral victory of Donald Trump
Although it’s obvious that not all Americans are pleased by the decisive electoral college victory of Republican nominee, Donald Trump, it has always been customary for both domestic and foreign heads of state to congratulate the victory of incoming president or prime minister elect’s. Trump may have alienated certain people groups and nations during his campaign, but respect has been given on a global scale, out of respect for the office in which he will soon reside.
12 World Leaders Implicated in Panama Papers Scandal
Although it is relatively impossible to quantify the entirety of the implications such a large leak could have for the global community, it is safe to say that the information dump that arrived last week will serve as a wake up call for politicians who believe their assets are untouchable when placed abroad.
OPINION: Russian Withdrawal of Troops in Syria Creates a Russian Superpower
Following the proposed extensive withdrawal of military personnel in the regime led state of Syria, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has established his viability as a world leader.
OPINION: Terrorism in 2015
Midway through November, there have been over 300 reported terrorism incidents, with the most recent occurring in Beirut, Lebanon and Paris, France.
OPINION: Paris Under Siege
Although a terrible tragedy, perhaps France can unite the remainder of the world together in the form of a coalition to destroy the feared organization that ISIS has become.
OPINION: Tragedy Strikes in Beirut
An overwhelming outpouring of support has since ensued from both eastern and western cultures for the people of France, yet who is rushing to the aide and defense of Lebanon, as they too are struggling to overcome the wake of their capital city’s suicide bombings.