Frank Sellers

While US Seeks to Up the Ante on Pressure on the DPRK, Russia Proposes Easing Sanctions

These proposals show the dichotomy between the philosophy of US and Russian foreign policy.

While US Seeks to Up the Ante on Pressure on the DPRK, Russia Proposes Easing Sanctions

The United States last week accused the DPRK of violating refined petroleum caps imposed as a part of UN nuclear sanctions dating back to 2006, and is therefore submitting a proposal to cut all petroleum product sales to North Korea. The Trump administration is keen on not only preserving pressure on North Korea over its nuclear arms

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US Withholds $2 Million Pledge to UN Counterterrorism Office

The US is not interested in countering the threat of terrorism if its precious NGOs can’t be in on it.

US Withholds $2 Million Pledge to UN Counterterrorism Office

If Washington backed NGOs can’t participate in counter terrorism deliberations and plans, then the US has no use for the UN Counterterrorism Office under those circumstances, and therefore is withdrawing its pledge of $2 million to the Office’s fund. Non Government Organizations

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Macron Wants to Implement Compulsory Military Service

Macron hopes to provide some sort of social glue to foment social cohesion in the Western European nation with compulsory military service.

Macron Wants to Implement Compulsory Military Service

French President Emmanuel Macron is floating the idea of reintroducing compulsory military service. The plan intends on introducing youths to military life and service from the age of 16 for both girls and boys. The unpopular programme is expected to cost the French government nearly $2 billion. The BBC 

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Russia and India Are Dropping the Dollar in Upcoming Defense Deal

American sanctions are increasingly making the USD irrelevant.

Russia and India Are Dropping the Dollar in Upcoming Defense Deal

Presently, some $2 billion worth of arms deals are hitting a snag over how settlement is to be made for defence transactions between Russia and India as US sanctions stand in the way. The issue has led to the US Dollar being dropped as a means of payment, with the Ruble and Rupee being considered as alternatives. The Economic Times 

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New Poll Shows Americans Don’t Think for Themselves

Americans perceive public policy as good or bad not based on its merits or lack thereof, but based on whether their favored politicians backs it.

New Poll Shows Americans Don’t Think for Themselves

A recent survey conducted by Reuters shows how many Americans base their support or opposition to a given political stance not on the soundness of the policy, but based on whether or not it comes with the backing of a favored or disfavored political authority. The present situation surrounding the breaking up of migrant families at the border is

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Germany Commits to Iran’s Economic Development, Further Proving Trump’s Sanctions Aren’t Working

Trump’s sanctions seem to be achieving the opposite effect, rather than isolation, Europe is committed to commerce with Iran.

Germany Commits to Iran’s Economic Development, Further Proving Trump’s Sanctions Aren’t Working

Despite Trump’s best efforts to isolate Iran through the imposition of sanctions both on Iran and any government or business doing commerce with Iran, its partners in the JCPOA, which Trump unilaterally withdrew the US from a few weeks ago, are 

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U.S. Meddled in Venezuela’s Elections, Says Venezuelan Foreign Minister

Were the election boycotts an attempt by Western diplomats to meddle in the elections of Venezuela?

U.S. Meddled in Venezuela’s Elections, Says Venezuelan Foreign Minister

Venezuelan Foreign Minister, Jorge Arreaza, talked about how the US embassy and American diplomats meddled in Venezuela’s elections, calling for the opposition to boycott the elections in a bid to undermine its legitimacy, in 

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