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In a show of force to recent North Korean antics, the USS Car Vinson moved into waters of South Korea.

The recent revelation that an undercover FBI agent had successfully infiltrated the upper echelons of the state of Florida's capitol city, Tallahassee, should raise the questions as to what else the bureau is doing to identify and thwart public corruption.

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The Politicization Of Intelligence And Law Enforcement Must Stop

Democratic Members Of Congress Call For Trump's Impeachment

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White Nationalists Hold Rally in Georgia

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In his recent speech laying out the United States path forward in Afghanistan, President Trump also put Pakistan on notice given their less than subtle role in support and indifference to western terrorist enemies. To include the Taliban and al-Qa'ida. America's relationship with Pakistan has long been tenuous, requiring delicate management given the hostilities against the west by many among Pakistan's populace, and the United States' need to leverage Pakistan's role in helping us identify terrorists. Add to it Pakistan's nuclear program and the lawless areas that hide long sought enemies, and the United States finds itself having no choice to but to make clear where the line in the sand is.

On the heels of joint Chinese and Russian warships exercises together in the Baltic Sea, President Trump made clear to the Baltic nations that they will have the United States full protection. Though the exercises are nothing new for the respective red nations, with heightened awareness about their growing partnership and interest in wielding influence on a world stage, the United States and its NATO partners are served well to maintain a focused eye on any movements involving the two countries.

Recent reports by Australian security services that they foiled a planned explosive attack against the Sydney airport, one of the busiest in the world. The would be attackers were arrested by authorities in the country's capital. The revelation underscores that western nations continue to face significant threats from within and also that the enemy continues to prioritize major transportation hubs as targets. As is the case in the aftermath of learning of such a plan, international travelers will likely see increase security measures. With security already tight and recent reports suggesting that TSA in the U.S. has missed many signs over the last year, to what lengths must we go to ensure we are fully protected? And with the enemy ever evolving to counter, will full protection ever be possible?

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As ISIS looks to regroup and regain control of key areas in Iraq now that they have been defeated in Mosul, eyes should be on the central part of Kirkuk province, particularly Hawija where valuable oil resources can be accessed. Despite the loss in Mosul, ISIS’s expansion remains one of the largest threats to Iraqi provinces. After almost two years, Hawija and its 500,000 majority Arab Sunnis still suffer from ISIS’s occupation. What international groups must understand is that Hawija now represents the head of the ISIS snake that is extending into Iraqi territory both geographically and symbolically. The strategic nature of Hawija may make it the second most important city to ISIS after Raqqa.

With its efforts to get attention on a global stage escalating, it is time for leaders in Japan, South Korea, and the United States to join together in strategizing a plan to affect regime change in the desolate country. Whether its the violation of human rights both towards its own people and those from countries like the United States, or its continued pursuit of missile attack capabilities, the world cannot afford to let Kim Jong-Un to continue to rule. Nor anyone associated with or subscribing to his brutal tactics. As the world has seen, sanctions have proven feckless and it is time for all of those who fight for peace and prosperity in this world to rid one of its greatest threats.