Global Security Newsletter // November 16

November 16, 2019

Global Security 1. US Security from Michael_Novakhov (88 sites): The National Interest: Is The M-2 Carbine America's First True Assault Rifle? 1. US Security from Michael_Novakhov (88 sites): The National Interest: A Nuclear Nightmare: How a War Between Russia and Israel Could Start 1. US Security from Michael_Novakhov (88 sites): Stars and Stripes: Return to sender: Turkish President Erdogan says he gave back Trump's 'don't be a tough guy' letter 1. US Security from Michael_Novakhov (88 sites): Stars and Stripes: Pompeo 'on shifting sand' as impeachment probe reveals his role in Ukraine pressure campaign 1. US Security from Michael_Novakhov (88 sites): Stars and Stripes: Impeachment testimony comes from White House budget official 1. US Security from Michael_Novakhov (88 sites): The National Interest: Is The M-2 Carbine America's First True Assault Rifle? Key point: The M2 simply does not fit neatly into modern weapon classifications. Germany is generally credited with developing the first assault rifle with the MP-43, which entered service with select units towards the end of 1943. read more 1. US Security from Michael_Novakhov (88 sites): The National Interest: A Nuclear Nightmare: How a War Between Russia and Israel Could Start Key point: In the end, either Israel or Russia will have to back down. Could Israeli air strikes in Syria trigger war between Israel and Russia? Israel remains determined to continue pounding Iranian forces in Syria in a bid to keep Tehran’s forces away from Israel’s northern border. read more 1. US Security from Michael_Novakhov (88 sites): Stars and Stripes: Return to sender: Turkish President Erdogan says he gave back Trump's 'don't be a tough guy' letter Return to sender: Turkish President Erdogan says he gave back Trump's 'don't be a tough guy' letter WASHINGTON (Tribune News Service) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during a White House news conference Wednesday that he had returned the letter President Donald Trump sent him last month warning him not to be a "tough guy" as his military prepared to invade Kurdish territory in northern Syria. read more 1. US Security from Michael_Novakhov (88 sites): Stars and Stripes: Pompeo 'on shifting sand' as impeachment probe reveals his role in Ukraine pressure campaign WASHINGTON (Tribune News Service) — It was Sept. 22 when Secretary of State Mike Pompeo fielded a straightforward question about just-emerging reports that President Donald Trump had sought to pressure Ukraine's president to open two investigations motivated by domestic politics: "What do you know about those conversations?" read more 1. US Security from Michael_Novakhov (88 sites): Stars and Stripes: Impeachment testimony comes from White House budget official Impeachment testimony comes from White House budget official WASHINGTON — House impeachment investigators met in private Saturday with a White House budget official as the historic inquiry produces new testimony offering direct insight of President Donald Trump’s actions toward Ukraine. read more

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