When Justin was six, he was, in his own words, „a wild child.“ This will surprise no one who knows him. In „Cold War Comfort,“ which he wrote for Chronicles Magazine, he tells how he dashed out of his first-grade class with his teacher chasing him. Because this was a daily occurrence, he writes, he was sent to a prominent New York psychiatrist named Dr. Robert Soblen. Just this decade, Justin got his hands on Soblen’s notes on his case and learned that Soblen had concluded that Justin was schizophrenic. Soblen’s reason? Justin was Catholic, claimed to have seen the Virgin Mary, and believed in miracles.
Daily Archives: 29. Juni 2019
Justin Raimondo — Antiwar.com Founder, Director and Columnist Dead at 67. RIP
We lost a good man
Das Auswärtige Amt hat Syrien schon lange im Visier, auch die Beteiligung an Militärschlägen – SPD könnte Syrien-Einsatz beenden
Nur eine knappe Mehrheit im Bundestag stimmte am 18. Oktober vergangenen Jahres für die „Fortsetzung der Beteiligung bewaffneter deutscher Streitkräfte zur nachhaltigen Bekämpfung des IS-Terrors und zur umfassenden Stabilisierung Iraks“. Die gesamte Opposition, darunter auch die FDP und die Grünen, stimmten gegen die Fortsetzung des Militäreinsatzes in Syrien und im Irak [1]. Innerhalb der Bundestagsfraktion der SPD gab und gibt es von Anfang an Widerstand gegen die Mehrheitslinie in der Irak- und Syrienpolitik [2]. Und die Mehrheit der SPD-Fraktion machte wahrscheinlich nur mit, aufgrund der Festlegung, dass am 31. Oktober 2019 endgültig Schluss ist.
Somebody Blew Up the Pipeline to Syria’s Main Oil Terminal: Oil embargo of the country now backed by sabotage of key oil infrastructure
(28.06.2019)
Syrian Ministry of Oil and Mineral Resources stated on June, 23 the explosion of 5 pipelines nearby Baniyas city of Tartus province. (…)
Experts confirm that the attack was a well-planned operation. Pipes are at a depth of dozens meters underwater. Such a difficult mining mission can be completed only by trained and well-equipped specs. This fact excludes the operating of the irregular militants.
Bundeswehrmission in Syrien: USA fordern Entscheidung über weiteren „Tornado“-Einsatz
(26.06.2019)
Nach SPIEGEL-Informationen hat die US-Regierung neben der „Tornado“-Mission sogar ins Spiel gebracht, dass sich Deutschland mit Bodentruppen an einer Mission zur Stabilisierung der Krisenregion in Syrien und dem Irak beteiligen könnte. Bisher hat die Bundesregierung auf einen entsprechenden Brief des Pentagons an Verteidigungsministerin Ursula von der Leyen von Ende Mai nicht reagiert.
RESOLUTION ADOPTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2222 (XXI). Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies
(19. Dezember 1966)
Article III
States Parties to the Treaty shall carry on activities in the exploration and use of outer space, including the moon and other celestial bodies, in accordance with international law, including the Charter of the United Nations, in the interest of maintaining international peace and security and promoting international co-operation and understanding.
Article IV
States Parties to the Treaty undertake not to place in orbit around the earth any objects carrying nuclear weapons or any other kinds of weapons of mass destruction, install such weapons on celestial bodies, or station such weapons in outer space in any other manner.
The moon and other celestial bodies shall be used by all States Parties to the Treaty exclusively for peaceful purposes. The establishment of military bases, installations and fortifications, the testing of any type of weapons and the conduct of military manoeuvres on celestial bodies shall be forbidden. The use of military personnel for scientific research or for any other peaceful purposes shall not be prohibited. The use of any equipment or facility necessary for peaceful exploration of the moon and other celestial bodies shall also not be prohibited.
People‘s Liberation Army Strategic Support Force
The People‘s Liberation Army Strategic Support Force (PLASSF or SSF ; Chinese: 中国人民解放军战略支援部队) is the cyber-, space-, and electronic-warfare service branch of China‘s People‘s Liberation Army.[2][3] It was established in December 2015 as part of the first wave of the People‘s Republic of China military reform.
Russlands Luft- und Weltraumtruppen
(20.05.2016)
Gegründet am 1. August 2015 durch Fusion der Luftstreitkräfte und der Luft- und Weltraumverteidigungstruppen.
Countdown to NATO space strategy
(25.06.2019)
NATO will launch its first strategy for space this week as the alliance heads beyond the skies to defend against the likes of China and Russia.
As concerns grow about the possible militarisation of space—alongside more mundane worries about debris orbiting the Earth—allied defence ministers will sign off on a policy framework.
Bundestag verlängert Mandate: Wo ist die Bundeswehr eigentlich überall?
(28.06.2019)
Der Bundestag hat heute das Mandat für die Auslandseinsätze der Bundeswehr im Libanon und Kosovo um jeweils ein Jahr verlängert. Das Kabinett hat den Verlängerungen bereits zugestimmt – da die Bundeswehr eine Parlamentsarmee ist, musste auch die Mehrheit des Bundestags zustimmen. Warum ist die Bundeswehr überhaupt im Kosovo und im Libanon? Und an welchen Auslandseinsätzen ist sie noch beteiligt?
Vom Cyberspace bis ins Weltall: Konflikte der Zukunft? „Das Weltall zu militarisieren“ sei jedoch kein Anliegen der #NATO, versicherte @jensstoltenberg. Warum wird also über eine Weltraum-Strategie beraten? EURACTIVs Medienpartner @dwnews berichtet
(27.06.2019)
Schutzraum, Kampfzone oder Pax Americana? – Der Weltraum und die Kriegsführung der Zukunft
(2010)
In ihrer am 31. August 2006 veröffentlichten Weltraumstrategie erklärten die Vereinigten Staaten unumwunden die Absicht, nicht nur eigene Weltraumfähigkeiten zu schützen, sondern auch andere Akteure an der Nutzung des Weltraums zu hindern, sofern dies den nationalen Interessen der USA zuwiderlaufen würde:
„The United States will: preserve its rights, capabilities, and freedom of action in space; dissuade or deter others from either impeding those rights or developing capabilities intended to do so; take those actions necessary to protect its space capabilities; respond to interference; and deny, if necessary, adversaries the use of space capabilities hostile to U.S. national interest“ (The White House 2006: 1-2; eigene Hervorhebung).
Das Dokument rief weltweit überwiegend kritische Interpretationen hervor. Dabei ist es in wesentlichen Zügen nur eine Fortführung der bereits von der Regierung Bill Clintons vertretenen Weltraumstrategie (The White House 1996).
Nato beschließt erstmals Weltraumstrategie
(27.06.2019)
Es gehe nicht darum, „den Weltraum zu militarisieren“, sagte Stoltenberg. Die Nato solle vielmehr als Forum für die 29 Mitgliedstaaten dienen, um Informationen über Bedrohungen auszutauschen.
Senate confirms commander of new Space Command
(27.06.2019)
The Senate approved Gen. John Raymond to be the commander of Space Command by unanimous consent in a package of a couple dozen military nominations.
Raymond serves as the commander of Air Force Space Command. When the Pentagon announced his nomination in March, the department said he would be dual-hatted, meaning he will now serve as both commander of U.S. Space Command and commander of Air Force Space Command.
Trump re-establishes U.S. Space Command
(18.12.2018)
The fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act ordered the Pentagon to establish U.S. Space Command under U.S. Strategic Command, which oversees nuclear weapons.
The Pentagon, however, opted for a fully independent Space Command on par with other warfighting commands when reviewing how space is organized within the Defense Department.
The Pentagon had an independent Space Command from 1985 until 2002, when it was folded into the U.S. Strategic Command in a reorganization.
Text of a Memorandum from the President to the Secretary of Defense Regarding the Establishment of the United States Space Command
(18.12.2018)
Pursuant to my authority as the Commander in Chief and under section 161 of title 10, United States Code, and in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, I direct the establishment, consistent with United States law, of United States Space Command as a functional Unified Combatant Command. I also direct the Secretary of Defense to recommend officers for my nomination and Senate confirmation as Commander and Deputy Commander of the new United States Space Command.
United States Space Command
The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) was a Unified Combatant Command of the United States Department of Defense, created in 1985 to coordinate the use of outer space by the United States Armed Forces.
Space Force Nears Approval as First New Military Arm Since 1947
(17.06.2019)
The House Armed Services Committee under a Democratic majority voted Thursday for what it calls Space Corps, following a similar move last month by the GOP-led Senate backing a Space Force—the name President Donald Trump coined. While initially met with skepticism in Congress, the panels almost certainly will greenlight the dedicated unit in the final defense authorization bill this year.
EU and Mercosur reach historic agreement creating a 780 million people market
The European Union and Mercosur reached on Friday a political agreement for an ambitious, balanced and comprehensive trade agreement. The EU is the first major partner to strike a trade pact with Mercosur, a bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil Paraguay and Uruguay.
Einigung von EU und Mercosur: Die größte Freihandelszone der Welt
Viel Applaus im Pressesaal der Kommission, als der Durchbruch verkündet wurde. EU-Handelskommissarin Cecilia Malmström unterstreicht: das Abkommen mit den Mercosur-Staaten sei das größte, das die Union je geschlossen habe. Es schaffe „enorme Möglichkeiten“ und bringe „zwei Kontinente enger zusammen – im Geist der Offenheit und Zusammenarbeit.“
Xi nach G20-Gipfel wieder in Beijing
In Japan nahm er am 14. G20-Gipfel in Osaka teil.
Trump dines with Moon ahead of summit, DMZ
The official welcoming dinner came in advance of their formal summit talks the following day, with Trump also scheduled to visit the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), which serves as the inter-Korean border. He hopes for a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un there but it‘s unclear whether Kim will show up.
[LIVE/S.Korea-U.S. Summit] Trump arrives in Seoul and attends banquet with Moon- 2019.06.29
▪ Bolton, Pompeo and Biegun expected to accompany Trump in his visit to Seoul
▪ History of U.S. presidents visiting DMZ and their messages
▪ Is a third U.S.-N. Korea summit on the cards?: Skype interview with Stephen E. Noerper
Atomabkommen: INSTEX und STFI endlich einsatzfähig, erste Transaktionen
Die verbleibenden Vertragspartner des internationalen Atomabkommens (JCPOA) – die Regierungen von Russland, China, Iran, Großbritannien, Frankreich, Deutschland, sowie die „Europäische Union“ – haben es nach einem Dreivierteljahr endlich geschafft zwei Finanzgesellschaften zum Funktionieren zu bringen.
Chair‘s statement following the 28 June 2019 meeting of the Joint Commission of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
France, Germany and the United Kingdom informed participants that INSTEX had been made operational and available to all EU Member States and that the first transactions are being processed. Ongoing complementary cooperation with the Iranian corresponding entity (STFI), which has already been established, will speed up. They confirmed that some EU Member States were in the process of joining INSTEX as shareholders, the special purpose vehicle aimed at facilitating legitimate business with Iran. They are also working to open INSTEX to economic operators from third countries.
INSTEX now operational, first transactions being processed and more EU Members States to join. Good progress on Arak and Fordow projects
Zusammentreffen zwischen Xi Jinping und Donald Trump abgeschlossen
Das Zusammentreffen zwischen den chinesischen Staatspräsidenten Xi Jinping und seinem US-amerikanischen Amtskollegen Donald Trump ist um 13 Uhr am Samstag Ortszeit zu Ende gegangen.
Xi, Trump agree to restart trade consultations
The U.S. side said not to add new tariffs on Chinese exports. The two countries‘ economic and trade negotiating teams will discuss specific issues.
Putin: N. Korean leader says security assurance is a key corresponding step for denuclearization
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made it clear that security assurance is his key demand in terms of corresponding measures for denuclearization, Russian President Vladimir Putin told South Korean President Moon Jae-in during their talks here Saturday.
N. Korea says Trump‘s DMZ meeting offer ‚interesting suggestion‘
„We see it as a very interesting suggestion, but we have not received an official proposal in this regard,“ the North‘s Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) cited First Vice Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui as saying.
Moon und Putin führen Gipfelgespräch beim G-20 in Osaka
Staatspräsident Moon Jae-in ist beim G20-Gipfel in Osaka mit seinem russischen Amtskollegen Wladimir Putin zusammengekommen.
Nach Angaben des Präsidialamtes in Seoul habe das Gipfelgespräch um 0.36 Uhr koreanischer Zeit begonnen und 53 Minuten gedauert.
After some very important meetings, including my meeting with President Xi of China, I will be leaving Japan for South Korea (with President Moon). While there, if Chairman Kim of North Korea sees this, I would meet him at the Border/DMZ just to shake his hand and say Hello(?)!
Trump lädt Kim Jong-un zu Treffen in DMZ ein
Auf dem sozialen Netzwerk Twitter schrieb Trump am Samstag, er verlasse Japan in Richtung Südkorea. Er würde dort den Vorsitzenden Kim aus Nordkorea an der Grenze/DMZ treffen wollen, sollte er die Nachricht sehen, und dessen Hand schütteln und Hallo sagen wollen.