Biden Admin Reverses Policy, Approves Anti-Personnel Mines for Ukraine
The Pentagon said the administration has approved transfers of non-persistent landmines, ‘which become inert after a preset period of time.’
This Week in the World Affairs Brief
WILL LONG RANGE MISSILE ATTACKS ON RUSSIA MEAN NUCLEAR WAR?
This week the US approved Ukraine’s use of ATACMS long-range missiles on targets deeper inside Russian territory after Russia launched another massive missile strike against Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure. Putin protested this use of Western weapons and declared that even non-nuclear missile attacks would be considered grounds for a nuclear response. But in this particular case, it is highly unlikely that Russia will start a nuclear exchange given that Russia isn’t in any position to consolidate any military gains after launching nuclear weapons at Ukraine or NATO. If Putin can’t fully invade and occupy the countries he hits with a nuclear weapons, retaliation would be immense by other Western nuclear powers. As I’ve told readers time and again, Russia will strike someday but it won’t happen until China is ready to backup Russia, and they aren’t ready yet—not until 2027 at the earliest, according to Xi jinping. Putin is a hypocrite claiming the need for self defense with nuclear weapons after ordering Russian long-range strikes against another sovereign nation, with civilian casualties. How is Ukraine’s retaliation with US-made ATACMS missiles against Russian military targets any different in principle, especially considering North Korea is supplying Russia with missiles, artillery shells, and troops in this fight? What is different in this latest escalation is the hype, starting with Putin saying this means the US and NATO are at war with Russia, and followed by irrational cries of American conservatives that Biden is bringing on an “imminent WWIII.” This week I’ll explain why neither is true. To receive a free one-time sample of the brief, along with options on how to subscribe, click on Request a sample on the left.
Also:
- A Realistic Analysis of the Ukraine War
- Russia’s Declining Nuclear Readiness
- Turmoil in the Trump Transition Nominations
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Russian Military Objectives and Capacity in Ukraine Through 2024
If Russia lacks the prospect of gains in 2025, given its inability to improve force quality for offensive operations, then it follows that it will struggle to force Kyiv to capitulate by 2026. Beyond 2026, attrition of systems will begin to materially degrade Russian combat power, while Russian industry could be disrupted sufficiently by that point, making Russia's prospects decline over time. The latter would require Ukraine's partners to demonstrate a semblance of competence in their measures aimed at countering Russian defence mobilisation, which remains eminently possible in spite of their performance to date.
‘Deep State’ Expert Explains How Trump Could Purge Unelected Bureaucrats
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will play a key role in strangling the power of unelected bureaucrats in the second Trump administration, believes Russ Vought, former department director and president of Center for Renewing America. “Bureaucracies hate the American people,” Vought told Tucker Carlson. “The American people currently are not in control of their government, and the President hasn’t been either.”
Gaetz Withdraws From Consideration For Attorney General
The most immediate and significant action DOGE will take is targeting the tens of thousands of regulations imposed by federal agencies, many of which exceed the constitutional authority granted to these agencies.
Musk, Ramaswamy Reveal DOGE Blueprint To Cut Government Waste
The most immediate and significant action DOGE will take is targeting the tens of thousands of regulations imposed by federal agencies, many of which exceed the constitutional authority granted to these agencies.
Prison For Le Pen? French Establishment Desperate To Stop Rise Of Conservatives
There is, in fact, a coordinated effort by the leftist regime in Europe to shut down any and all public dissent, starting with opposition movements and their access to the ballot box. Recent news from France highlights this reality, as efforts are now underway under the French government to pursue legal actions against Marine Le Pen.
Why I Love Classic U.S. Gold & Silver Coins
From 1795 to 1933, the United States Mint produced gold coins designed for everyday use rather than for investment or collecting. During this period, silver coins were commonly used for daily transactions, while gold coins primarily served as a means of savings and wealth preservation. Gold coins were also used for large purchases, such as land, and in commercial transactions. Due to their high value, gold coins were typically owned by the affluent. In particular, most $20 gold double eagles were stored in bank vaults and seldom circulated in everyday life because of their substantial value, even at the time.
Danish Navy Hunts Down Chinese Ship Suspected Of 'Sabotaging' Baltic Sea Cables
The Chinese vessel Yi Peng 3 has been chased, intercepted, and boarded by Danish Navy vessel Y311 Søløven after the Chinese vessel destroyed 2 undersea telecom cables linking Finland-Germany and Sweden-Lithuania. The vessel sailed from Russia & the captain is Russian
Rare Israeli Attack On Syria's Palmyra Launched From US-Controlled Airspace
Huge Israeli airstrikes rocked the outskirts of the central Syrian city of Palmyra on Wednesday, with regional reports saying the attacks were launched by Israeli jets utilizing US-controlled airspace over Al-Tanf military base in eastern Syria.
With 63 Percent of Voters Backing Her Recall, Bay Area District Attorney Concedes
Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price conceded her recall election on Monday, nearly a week after Bay Area voters expressed their frustration with crime and homelessness by voting out multiple progressive leaders. According to unofficial results as of Nov. 20, 63.1 percent of voters in the general election favored replacing Price, who had served in the position for less than two years. Alongside Price, Oakland voters also ousted progressive Mayor Sheng Thao.
‘Jews and homosexuals are no longer safe in Berlin,’ warns city’s police chief
Jews and homosexuals face rising threats in Arab-majority areas amid anti-Semitic crimes, protests, and budget shortfalls
Gallup: Public Support For Gun-Bans Craters
The drop in support for a handgun ban is notable in that only 33 percent of Democrats support such a ban. The rise in gun ownership and the drop in polling raise another issue where Democratic candidates seem to be speaking to an increasingly empty room.
Ukraine's ATACMS Strike On Russia Comes After Putin Lowers Threshold For Nukes
About a day after President Biden authorized Ukraine to use the long-range US-made MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System to strike deeper into Russian territory, a new report suggests that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have hit a military installation in the western Bryansk region. This comes after Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia's nuclear weapons doctrine was changed and signed by President Vladimir Putin, indicating "the use of Western non-nuclear rockets by the Armed Forces of Ukraine against Russia can prompt a nuclear response."
Paper Shredding Truck Appears Outside DOJ After Gaetz Nomination
A paper shredding truck was spotted on Tuesday outside the Justice Department, according to a photo from the Oversight Project. The truck’s appearance suggests the agency is destroying sensitive paperwork before the Trump administration takes power.
Exclusive: Pentagon ‘Scrambling,’ Wiping Evidence of DEI as Trump Readies to Fire Woke Generals
The Pentagon is in “absolute disarray” with “generals scrambling” due to the incoming Trump administration’s plans to fire woke senior military leaders who prioritized diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) over combat readiness, according to sources.
Russia Hits Ukraine Energy Sites With 120 Missiles, 90 Drones In Large Sunday Attack
President Zelensky in a message claimed Ukraine anti-air forces were able to shoot down over 140 of the inbound Russian projectiles. But building fires and damage across the country point to many dozens of drone and missiles having got through to hit targets. "The enemy’s target was our energy infrastructure throughout Ukraine. Unfortunately, there is damage to objects from hits and falling debris.
Kremlin Says Biden ‘Adding Fuel to the Fire’ by Approving Missile Strikes in Russia
Anonymous U.S. officials have said Biden has authorized Ukraine to use long-range missiles provided by the United States to strike targets in Russia.
Jay Bhattacharya Emerges as Top Contender for NIH Chief
The Stanford professor of health policy was a leading critic of government-imposed lockdowns and restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ramaswamy Says Some Government Agencies Will Be ‘Deleted Outright’
‘We expect mass reductions. We expect certain agencies to be deleted outright,’ he says.
IRS Watchdog Nominee Pledges To Investigate Allegations Of Agency Misconduct
Johnson vowed to hold the IRS accountable for any abuse of power, ensuring that taxpayers are treated fairly.
Germany: Police raid pensioner’s house and drag him to court after he retweets meme calling Green minister an ‘idiot’
Massive police repression in Germany as war against free speech and basic human rights ratchets up under left-liberal government
Not So Fast! Infowars Auction Thrown Into Chaos After Judge Investigates Malarkey
Just when you thought the least funny website on the planet, The Onion, had prevailed in the Infowars auction, the judge in the case put the brakes on the sale after it was revealed that the (anti-Jones) bankruptcy trustee did not accept the highest bid, and instead allowed the Sandy Hook families to 'assist' by pledging their massive judgement towards the auction - which Jones says is illegal.
Tennessee Official Warns: Venezuelan Gangsters "Back In All Of Our Major Cities"
armed Venezuela prison gang Tren de Aragua members storming communities nationwide. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director David Rausch is the latest official to warn about TdA members taking over his cities. He said these illegal alien criminals have been spotted in all major cities in Tennessee.
"We Don't Have Enough...": Russia Temporarily Limits Exports Of Enriched Uranium To U.S.
...it was reported last week that Russia is temporarily restricting enriched uranium exports to the U.S., raising supply concerns for reactors that produce nearly 20% of the nation's electricity.
Trump Taps Robert F. Kennedy to Lead Health and Human Services Department
Kennedy would have, if confirmed, sway over a wide swathe of healthcare regulatory bodies, which includes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The Onion Buys InfoWars at Auction, Alex Jones Claims Higher Bid Was Rejected
The sale price was not disclosed when the families confirmed the deal on Thursday. In a video posted to his X/Twitter account, Jones claimed The Onion’s bid was actually not the highest price offered for the company and said the sale to the left-wing satire site was an “injustice.”
Mike Waltz Tagged As Trump's National Security Advisor Let's Look At Mrs Waltz...Julia Nesheiwat - WEF & CFR!
Dr. Julia Nesheiwat is a distinguished fellow with the Atlantic Council's Global Energy Center and a recognized expert for energy, environment, climate change, and national security issues as a public servant, academic, former military officer, and US diplomat. Since December 2020, she has served as commissioner on the US Arctic Research Commission reporting to the White House and Congress on domestic and international Arctic issues. Nesheiwat brings unique experiences has served over twenty years in international energy diplomacy critical infrastructure protection climate environmental science and national security serving in the Bush Obama Trump and Biden-Harris administrations.
‘RIGGED’: Judge Overseeing Infowars Case Orders Hearing into How the Onion ‘Won’ the Auction
In a video posted to X on Thursday afternoon, Jones said, “This morning, the Connecticut Democrats with The Onion newspaper bought us.” Jones said his allies who attempted to buy the brand asked if they were outbid. “They said, ‘Well, it was competitive,'” Jones said. “So, they changed all the bidding rules and made it secret two days ago. I had a bad feeling, I told you that.”
Down Ballot Steal - The Whack-A-Mole Election
Those Nevada voter integrity types use 1980s technology so they cannot see this in close to real time - so they claim it is not a thing. Well, ask Sam Brown - because he isn’t being beaten by dead voters, he is being beaten by voters who moved but their ballot did not move with them. Kari Lake in Arizona - same story, different way to steal it. Trump won both states handily - and we are to believe voters waited in line for hours, worked a multi-page Arizona ballot, and voted for Trump then cross voted for the guy who dumped a 9 month pregnant wife for a hotter deal? Doubt it.
Trump Names John Ratcliffe as CIA Director
Ratcliffe served as director of national intelligence during the first Trump term.