Thursday, April 25, 2024

Tag: Navy

Gunboat diplomacy and the ghost of Captain Mahan

Is the U.S. and China and the U.S. spawning a new great power naval rivalry?

Senior navy officials accused of interfering in sexual assault investigation

The disclosure came the same day that the Department of Defense reported an increase last year in allegations of sexual assault at the US Naval and Army academies.

Chief of Navy Intelligence Barred From Accessing Classified Information For Years

While investigating a foreign defense contractor caught bribing U.S. Navy senior officers, the Justice Department informed the Navy that Vice Adm. Ted “Twig” Branch along with hundreds of Navy personnel were suspected of accepting lavish gifts in exchange for classified materials.

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How Summer Lee’s landslide victory defies billionaire influence in politics

In a resounding rejection of billionaire-funded opposition, U.S. Rep. Summer Lee secures a primary win, highlighting a growing resistance against corporate and dark money in American politics.

10 times as much of this toxic pesticide could end up on your tomatoes...

Did the chemical industry helped fashion EPA’s testing strategy?

Global military spending hits record $2.4 trillion amidst rising conflicts

As conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza intensify, world powers led by the US ramp up military expenditures, sparking debate over global security priorities and economic consequences.

Electric vehicles sales remain strong globally new report from IEA confirms

The IEA said that electric vehicle sales will reach 17 million in 2024, which is up from 14 million in 2023, according to its new Global EV Outlook 2024.

Climate change costs to hit $38 trillion annually by 2050

New study reveals stark economic disparities as global warming intensifies, disproportionately affecting the world's poorest nations.