Leaders from seven of the world’s wealthiest countries are meeting at this year’s G7 Summit in Germany’s Bavarian Alps on Sunday to discuss the globe’s most pressing issues. On the agenda at the June 26-28 event are Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the global economic crises exacerbated by the war, vaccine equity, and the climate emergency.
Interestingly, the G7 pledged $600B for investment nations have pledged to raise $600bn in private and public funds over five years to finance infrastructure in developing countries and counter China’s older, multitrillion-dollar Belt and Road project. Will believe it when we see it.
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)
The Hidden Machinery: America's Foreign & Military Affairs Exposed.
Steel yourself for an unflinching deep dive into the clandestine mechanics of US foreign and military policy. Have you ever pondered how decisions that impact millions, both domestically and globally, are truly made?
In this electrifying chapter, we tear apart the polished façade of diplomacy to reveal the shadowy interplay of interests, agendas, and power games that shape America's moves on the global chessboard.
As we journey through the intricate maze of foreign policy, you'll confront pressing questions that demand answers: Is there a clear, consistent strategy steering the ship of state, or are we adrift, pushed and pulled by the undercurrents of vested interests, secret pacts, and hidden allegiances?
Explore the controversial realms of the military-industrial complex—a symbiotic behemoth where industry, military, and politics collide in a ...
Media Manipulation: The Silent Puppeteer of the American Psyche.
Ever feel like the stories you see and hear are crafted more for theater than truth? That there's a script behind the "breaking news"?
In this incendiary chapter, we pull back the curtain on the media's metamorphosis from its role as the "Fourth Estate" - a watchdog of democracy - to its current avatar as a powerful player with vested interests and hidden agendas.
Dive deep into the murky waters of media evolution, from objective reporting to sensationalism, from public service to profit-driven enterprises.
Unearth the tactical maneuvering of media platforms that, under the guise of delivering news, often serve tailored narratives designed to sway, to incite, and sometimes, to mislead blatantly.
Arm yourself with knowledge as we dissect the machinations of this colossal industry, revealing its strategies to capture your attention, mold your perceptions, and dictate the national conversation.
This chapter isn't ...
On December 11, 2025 (Thursday), a large Chinese unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) named the "Jiutian" completed its maiden flight in Shaanxi province. The aircraft has been nicknamed the "drone mothership" or "aerial drone carrier" because of its ability to launch over 100 smaller drones and missiles mid-flight.
Key features of the "Jiutian" include:
Dimensions: It measures 16.35 meters in length with a wingspan of 25 meters.
Capacity: It has a maximum takeoff weight of 16 tonnes and can carry a payload of up to 6 tons.
Endurance: The drone can operate for up to 12 hours with a ferry range of 7,000 kilometers.
Armament: It features eight hardpoints for guided bombs, air-to-air, and anti-ship missiles, and can carry self-destructing loitering munitions in its internal bay.
Versatility: Besides military reconnaissance and strike missions, its modular design allows for civil uses such as emergency communication, disaster relief, heavy cargo transport to ...
Under the influence of Japan military, Lawrance Wong's grand father and family members lived a relatively safe and good life during Japan's brutal occupation of Singapore during WW2.
Singapore is concern that it is losing its postion as the world's top transhipment hub, increasingly find it difficult to keep pace with the fast advancing network of Chinese mainland based and Chinese operated oversea seaport worldover. ( 7 out of the top 10 seaports are based in China.)
- Singapore seaports excels as a central nexus for global transshipment, finance, and maritime services, providing essential support infrastructure that Chinese ports are still developing in comparison. Unfortunate for Singapoore , given time and coupled with aggressive investements policies, China will eventually surpass Singapore in all these areas.
- China seaports excels in handling massive volumes directly linked to production due to scale and technology. China's leader position as a premier global trading partner, particularly as a source of imports, remains firmly established; initiatives like BRI are further disadvantaged Singapore's competition agianst China.
**Singapore's quiet pro US and ...
