News from LDH: Terrorism related links 082320

The Tangled History of the ‘Tibet Card’: It is impossible to understand the transformation of a population into a political “card” without understanding Tibet’s early 20th century.

https://thediplomat.com/2020/08/the-tangled-history-of-the-tibet-card/

Quincy Institute leader downplays UAE-Israel deal: Trita Parsi, the executive vice president at The Quincy Institute, on Friday downplayed news of a peace deal between the United Arab Emirates and Israel, saying the two countries already have had ties behind the scenes.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/quincy-institute-leader-downplays-uae-israel-deal/ar-BB17Yo7L?ocid=sf

Israel rejects UAE F-35 buy part of peace agreement

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/israel-rejects-uae-f-35-buy-part-of-peace-agreement?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EBB%2008.20.20&utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief

Possible F-35 Jet Sale to U.A.E. Puts Israel in Bind: Officials said the jet fighter gives Israel clear superiority in the region, and that while the U.A.E. is friendly now, that could change

https://www.wsj.com/articles/possible-f-35-jet-sale-to-u-a-e-puts-israel-in-bind-11597947360?mod=searchresults&page=1&pos=3&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EBB%2008.21.20&utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief

In the New Cold War, Deindustrialization Means Disarmament: Chinese security threats offer the chance to rethink the U.S. economy.

https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/08/12/china-industry-manufacturing-cold-war/

Belarus election: Lukashenko's claim of landslide victory sparks widespread protests. Riot police deployed in Minsk and about 20 other cities in some of the biggest clashes in the country’s history

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/09/belarus-election-lukashenko-landslide-victory-fixing-claims

After a Rigged Election, Belarus Crushes Protests Amid an Information Blackout

https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-columnists/after-a-rigged-election-belarus-crushes-protests-amid-an-information-blackout

Clashes Erupt in Beirut at Blast Protest as Lebanon’s Anger Boils Over: The demonstrations were fueled by fury over the corruption and negligence of the country’s ruling elite. Security forces fired tear gas to push back the protesters.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/08/world/middleeast/Beirut-explosion-protests-lebanon.html

Setting the stage; Kashmir, Ladakh and World War III

https://nation.com.pk/05-Aug-2020/setting-the-stage-kashmir-ladakh-and-world-war-iii

Donald Trump vows 'snapback' over humiliating UN defeat on Iran arms embargo: President says US will unilaterally reinstate sanctions a day after only two countries voted for prolonging embargo

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/15/iran-calls-us-defeat-over-un-arms-embargo-a-humiliation?fbclid=IwAR3P81b32uqdsfSCVzGyQJLt2_N97mpB7o62eWW_56zZoOC2JeVbabKhIxg

US intelligence indicates Iran paid bounties to Taliban for targeting American troops in Afghanistan

https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/17/politics/iran-taliban-bounties-us-intelligence/index.html

Islamic State has gained its first outpost in southern Africa after the capture of strategic port in Mozambique

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/islamic-state-has-gained-its-first-outpost-in-southern-africa-after-the-capture-of-strategic-port-in-mozambique/ar-BB181FKS?li=BBnb7Kz

Islamic State has gained its first outpost in southern Africa after the capture of strategic port in Mozambique

https://www.businessinsider.in/international/news/islamic-state-has-gained-its-first-outpost-in-southern-africa-after-the-capture-of-strategic-port-in-mozambique/amp_articleshow/77577318.cms

Mozambique army surrounds port held by Isis-linked insurgents: Militants seized the Mocímboa da Praia site, which is near gas projects worth £45bn, last week

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/aug/16/mozambique-army-surrounds-port-captured-by-isis-linked-insurgents?CMP=share_btn_tw

Mozambique defence forces ‘trying to control’ Mocimboa-da-Praia

https://zitamar.com/mozambique-defence-forces-trying-to-control-mocimboa-da-praia/

Could fighting in northern Mozambique destabilise the region? ISIL-linked fighters have taken control of a port near major gas projects.

https://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/insidestory/2020/08/fighting-northern-mozambique-destabilise-region-200814181109963.html

Present Absences: A century of struggle in Palestine.

https://www.thenation.com/article/world/hundred-years-war-on-palestine-rashid-khalidi/

Trump Is Trying to Put Us on War Footing with China. It’s Up to the Left to Stop It. On the dangers of the Right’s new China scare

https://inthesetimes.com/article/china-gop-trump-biden-coronavirus-cold-war-sinophobia

Trump cabinet officials voted in 2018 White House meeting to separate migrant children, say officials

"If we don't enforce this, it is the end of our country as we know it," said Trump adviser Stephen Miller, say officials present at a White House meeting.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/trump-cabinet-officials-voted-2018-white-house-meeting-separate-migrant-n1237416?fbclid=IwAR0CVS8EH9L9IpoBey_YrspIAny1X_cbyDl7OXxHlMgnebgVrvQ7zdI4HaM

Despite uncertain future, U.S. Africa Command boosts Sahel counterterrorism force

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/despite-uncertain-future-u-s-africa-command-boosts-sahel-counterterrorism-force?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EBB%2008.21.20&utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief

US won’t seek death penalty against pair of Islamic State militants suspected of beheading hostages

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/08/20/us-wont-seek-death-penalty-against-pair-of-islamic-state-militants-suspected-of-beheading-hostages/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EBB%2008.20.20&utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief

‘Satanist’ ex-soldier sentenced to 2 ½ years in bomb plot

https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2020/08/19/satanist-ex-soldier-sentenced-to-2-years-in-bomb-plot/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EBB%2008.20.20&utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief

Pompeo pledges support for Iraq, targets pro-Iran militias

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2020/08/19/pompeo-pledges-support-for-iraq-targets-pro-iran-militias/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EBB%2008.20.20&utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief

Britain moves to boost Ukraine’s naval chops

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2020/08/19/britain-moves-to-boost-ukraines-naval-chops/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=EBB%2008.20.20&utm_term=Editorial%20-%20Military%20-%20Early%20Bird%20Brief

Iran announces locally made ballistic and cruise missiles amid U.S. tensions