China’s warplanes have all but erased the dividing line in the Taiwan Strait, creating a dangerous new normal


China’s military has flown into Taiwan’s ADIZ almost every day since 2020.

Crossings of the median line have soared, effectively erasing it altogether.

The incursions, as well as large-scale military drills, wear down Taiwan’s military.”

https://www.yahoo.com/news/chinas-warplanes-erased-dividing-line-165641392.html

A Year of War in the Middle East Cost Americans Nearly $23 Billion

“A new study by the Costs of War Project at Brown University pinned down exactly what that cost is: at least $22.76 billion from October 7, 2023, to September 30, 2024. The bulk of the money, $17.9 billion, was spent on U.S. aid to the Israeli military—both financial grants given to Israel to purchase weapons, and the cost of replacing munitions such as artillery shells sent directly from American stockpiles to the Israeli army.”

“The study only counts the direct burden on the U.S. military budget. It doesn’t include indirect costs, “such as increased U.S. security assistance to Egypt, Saudi Arabia or any other countries, and costs to the commercial airline industry and to U.S. consumers.” Nor does it count the $1 billion in U.S. humanitarian aid to Palestinians.”

https://reason.com/2024/10/08/a-year-of-war-in-the-middle-east-cost-americans-nearly-23-billion/

How Trump’s 2nd Term Will Change Europe Forever

Trump made peace with the Taliban, stopped fighting with them directly, pulled out U.S. forces, leaving behind a rump force, and agreed to fully pull out during the next term, which ended up being Biden’s term, leaving Biden the choice of reneging on Trump’s deal and restarting the war directly with the Taliban which would require more troops, or pull out.

Hitler stole land with the threat of military force and with military force, Europe allowed it hoping Hitler would be satisfied. This history is reminiscent of Putin’s actions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZmB1eCiaNs

North Korean Military Capabilities & Strategy – Nukes, Numbers & (bad) Economics

North Korea has been showing no signs of serious negotiation with the U.S. or South Korea. They are not interested and want to develop their military capabilities.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EoVYMBqNKa8

Towards a New Nuclear Arms Race? Putin, the Breakdown of Nuclear Treaty Limits & MIRVs

Towards a New Nuclear Arms Race? Putin, the Breakdown of Nuclear Treaty Limits & MIRVs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSnZLWjOkHU

Tulsi Gabbard: Why the Intelligence World Was Just Thrown Into Crisis

Trump picked Tulsi Gabbard to be the director of national intelligence despite: her total lack of experience in intelligence, that other countries consider her a threat to their secrets, and that she has strange sympathies for China and Russia.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWKiXstJRhc

1,000 Days of War in Ukraine – Russia’s IRBM Strike, Trends & The Forces after 1,000 days

1,000 Days of War in Ukraine – Russia’s IRBM Strike, Trends & The Forces after 1,000 days

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf2vSoWsmgI