Looks like The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) had to capitulate to Western pressure when it indicated in its report Warns Iran of a severe blow to the Iran nuclear deal if Tehran does not return the monitoring equipment set up by the IAEA under the Iran nuclear monitoring agreement. In return, Iran will stop 27 cameras to monitor its nuclear activities.
IAEA's credibility has been questioned considering how South Korea’s case, in which reports claim that it conducted undeclared nuclear experiments. Yet, the IAEA Board of Governors decided against filing a formal noncompliance report.
As things stand today, three scenarios could be imagined regarding Iran's nuclear dossier. Each of those scenarios obviously will have different outcomes, not only for Iran and other concerned parties but also especially for the NPT. To simplify the issue, we shall consider Iran's nuclear dossier under three models of behavior, namely, the North Korean model, the Libyan model, and the Japanese model." Before going further, one must briefly shed light on the three models Iran may have pursued in the event negotiations with the P5+1 failed.
Is a military confrontation with Iran on the horizon?
David
Ukraine came out and said Navalny's death wasn't in fact Putin (as Biden and the US Policy makers were so quick to decry)! David & Elizabeth react to the news in this short reaction video!
This class was taught LIVE on November 8, 2023, at 06:00 PM CT (-6GMT)
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The delivery of the US Navy's Ford-class aircraft carriers, specifically the USS John F. Kennedy and USS Enterprise, is facing significant delays. The USS John F. Kennedy's delivery is pushed back to March 2027, a two-year delay from its initial schedule. The USS Enterprise's delivery is now projected for July 2030, a year later than its previous target. These delays are attributed to production challenges, particularly with new technologies like advanced weapons elevators and a shortage of skilled labor at the Newport News shipyard.
Is the delay due to shortage of rare earth?
Fundamental flaw of demcratic political system.
Full of contradition:
All political parties supposedly are set up to do good for the country. That's never the case, politicians frequently engage in power struggles that prioritise self-interest over public service.
Forever power tug of war:
Opposing parties never ever wants the ruling party to do a good job, otherwise, they will never get a chance to oust and replace the ruling party.
99% of the time, voters tend to choose leaders with "good mouth" than a "good pair of hands."
(Side note: most voters just go through the motion and has faintest idea of how good or how bad the "pre-selected" candidates really are.
AIMHO.
In September 2024, China initiated an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports. This investigation is ongoing and could lead to the imposition of anti-dumping duties if dumping is proven.
Currently, China imports over 90% of its canola oil/seed from Canada and Australia has been seeking to re-enter the Chinese canola market, and there are recent developments suggesting potential trial shipments to China.
(Side note: China looks to diversify and canola market upside potential for Australia is massive.)