On FPF #94, I discuss why US Ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley, is awful. Haley continues to advocate for war and refuses to do her job as a diplomat. I also update Israel, Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan.
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Harvard canceled plans to make Chelsea Manning a visiting fellow. The plans were canceled after CIA Director Pompeo refused to speak at the school. [Link]
Congressman Rohrabacher attempted to offer Trump a deal where Assange provides Trump proof that Russia did not provide the leaked emails. In exchange, Trump would give Assange a pardon. [Link]
15 Marines were injured in a training accident. [Link]
US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley advocates for war with North Korea and Assad. [Link]
Josh Stimpson argues Trump needs to go to North Korea to meet with King Jung Un. [Link]
A bomb exploded on a UK subway injuring 30. Two men have been arrested in connection with the bombing. [Link]
Trump says the US is prepared to “defend our civilization” from North Korea. North Korea says it is seeking weapons to achieve equilibrium with the US. [Link]
Isreali settlers destroyed 70 Palestinian olive trees in two raids. [Link]
The CIA is looking for authority to carry out drone strikes in Afghanistan. [Link]
The Iraqi government is beginning a military operation against the Islamic State in the Anbar Province. The US will support the operation. [Link]
Bin Laden’s son calls for jihadists to continue the fight against Assad. [Link]
US-backed Kurdish forces in Syria said they would not allow Assad government troops to cross the Euphrates River. Russia said Assad allied troops have already crossed the river. [Link]
Reports have claimed that Russia carried out airstrikes against SDF forces outside of Deir Ezzor. Several SDF soldiers were injured. [Link] Russia disputes the claim they carried out the airstrikes. [Link] Syria Fyle
Reports claim that the US has given YPG and SDF militias $2.2 billion in Soviet-style weapons. [Link] Syria Fyle
Source: Foreign Policy Focus – FPF #94 – Nikki Haley is Awful