The Great Russian Disinformation Campaign

posted in: News, Russia

In a new book, Timothy Snyder explains how Russia revolutionized information warfare—and presages its consequences for democracies in Europe and the United States. Journalists listen to Russian President Vladimir Putin during his annual end-of-year news conference in Moscow, Russia, on … Read More

In eastern Europe, Army girds against Russian might, manipulation

ORZYSZ, Poland — Soon after a U.S. Army convoy crossed Poland’s border into Lithuania during a major military exercise this month, two very strange things happened. First, four Army Stryker armored combat vehicles collided, sending 15 soldiers to the hospital … Read More

Refugee crisis puts EU’s long-term unity in doubt

Europe is in crisis. Millions of migrants have made and continue to make the arduous journey across the Mediterranean or indeed overland through Southeast Europe. The arrivals include asylum seekers, but also economic migrants. Given that Europe already had its challenges, the influx of (mostly … Read More

Police Declare A Riot After Far-Right And Antifa Groups Clash In Portland

Saturday’s clashes were not the first of their kind. Above, antifa counter-protesters fought with far-right Patriot Prayer supporters during a march in Portland on June 3. – Anadolu Agency/Getty Images What began in downtown Portland Saturday as a permitted march … Read More

US Mulls Pulling Troops From Germany as Trump-Merkel Tensions Mount – Reports

posted in: Germany, News

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Defense Department is conducting a study on what the consequences would be of a major withdrawal of US military forces from Germany, media reported. The analysis is being driven by escalating tensions between US President Donald Trump … Read More

North Korea believed to be ‘deceiving’ US, increasing nuclear production: report

U.S. intelligence officials believe North Korea has been “deceiving” the U.S., saying the Hermit Kingdom was bolstering production for nuclear weapons at “multiple secret sites” in the past few months, a report stated. Officials from the CIA and other intelligence … Read More

U.S. intelligence believes North Korea making more nuclear bomb fuel despite talks

posted in: Far East, News

The latest U.S. intelligence assessment appeared to go counter to sentiments expressed by Donald Trump that “there is no longer a nuclear threat from North Korea.” U.S. intelligence agencies believe North Korea has increased production of fuel for nuclear weapons at multiple … Read More

Five dead in shooting at Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland

CNN)Five people were killed Thursday and two were injured in a “targeted attack” on the Capital Gazette newspaper in Annapolis, Maryland, authorities said. A gunman opened fire through the glass door of the newsroom, Phil Davis, a Capital Gazettepolice reporter, tweeted … Read More

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