Category: International

Stella Morabito: Technocratic Totalitarianism, The Impulse to Conform, and AstroTurf Mobs Versus Organic Protest

“It doesn’t matter what your politics are. People want friends. People want family. They want strong relationships. Nobody wants to be lonely. And that’s why what I call the “weaponization of loneliness” is so effective.” In this episode I sit down with Stella Morabito, a senior contributor at The Federalist. She’s a former CIA intelligence…


[PREMIERING 7/11, 7:30PM ET] Stella Morabito: Technocratic Totalitarianism, The Impulse to Conform, and AstroTurf Mobs Versus Organic Protest

“It doesn’t matter what your politics are. People want friends. People want family. They want strong relationships. Nobody wants to be lonely. And that’s why what I call the “weaponization of loneliness” is so effective.” In this episode I sit down with Stella Morabito, a senior contributor at The Federalist. She’s a former CIA intelligence…


Trudeau Voices Support for Ukraine’s NATO Membership as Allies Weigh Country’s Admission

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will push for Ukraine to be admitted into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) at a summit this week in Latvia where member countries will weigh the possibility of admitting Ukraine into the treaty organization. “We feel very strongly that Ukraine should be joining NATO as soon as conditions allow,”…


Millions of Dollars Needed for Road Upgrades to Transport Massive Wind Turbine Blades

The Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) is slated to be one of New South Wales’s largest sources of renewable energy, including an array of solar panels, batteries, and wind turbines. But simply moving wind turbine components to the regional area is proving to be a challenging and costly exercise. Authorities in Australia’s most populous…


Germany’s New Armed Vehicles to be Made in Australia

Germany will purchase over 100 new armed vehicles from Australia under a new billion-dollar defence export deal. The deal will see Queensland-made armoured vehicles, known locally as the Boxer Heavy Weapon Carriers, sold to Germany in one of the biggest defence export deals Australia has completed to date. It is estimated to be worth over $1…


Biden Says US–UK Relations Are ‘Rock Solid’ Amid Cluster Bomb Controversy

LONDON—President Joe Biden met with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak today in London before heading to Windsor Castle for tea with King Charles during his visit to the United Kingdom. Mr. Biden told Mr. Sunak that the relationship between the two countries was “rock solid” amid a recent controversy over the shipment of cluster munitions…


Dispute Breaks Out Over Which Indigenous Group Has the Right to Conduct Traditional Ceremony

Two Aboriginal men have clashed over which clan had the right to hold a traditional Indigenous smoking ceremony at the opening of a major highway in Western Australia. The incident comes as Australians prepare to vote on a national referendum on whether to change the country’s Constitution to include greater recognition of Aboriginal interests. On…


NZ Teachers Shocked Physics, Chemistry, Biology Missing From New Science Curriculum

New Zealand science teachers have raised alarm over an early draft science curriculum, which lacks any mention of physics, chemistry, and biology. The draft, which will be officially released for public consultation in August, was distributed to a few teachers ahead of its publication. Michael Johnston, senior fellow of the think tank New Zealand Initiative,…


Biden Begins European Trip With Stop in London Before NATO Summit

LONDON, UK—President Joe Biden kicks off his 5-day trip to Europe with the first stop in the United Kingdom, where he will meet King Charles III at Windsor Castle and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Mr. Biden will then join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit on July 11–12 in Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital. During the…


Russian Fighter Jets Harass American Drones Over Syria, US Military Says

BEIRUT—Russian fighter jets have “harassed” American drones over Syria for the third day in a row this week, the U.S. military said. Tension between Russian and U.S. troops is not uncommon in Syria as both countries conduct patrols on the ground as well as overflights. Syria’s 12-year conflict has left half a million people dead…