Trump, from peacemaker to Netanyahu clone.

 DIRE FUTURE FOR TRUMP AND ISRAEL

SHORT TERM EUPHORIA WILL BE SHORT LIVED

The combined forces of the U.S. and Israel can destroy Iran as a viable country, but unconditional surrender is very unlikely. We will most likely be in for years if not decades of conflict just in the middle east. Military victory will not secure peace, but most likely will add to the isolation of the U.S. and Israel for the foreseeable future.

While the long term goal of Netanyahu can be reached, the future of Israel as a viable country is in doubt. Will the population decline, as the young and talented leave? Will Israel have any stable economic relationships in the future? If Iran is eliminated, will it solve the Palestinian problem? Will the final solution for the Palestinians be the ultimate solution? Who will be the next enemy to be eliminated, Turkey or Egypt, whose populations are outraged? The hopes of the Abraham accords are dead, because emotion and lust for vengeance has overridden any rational policy.  

As for Trump, he has destroyed his credibility as a negotiator for peace and coexistence, his only alternative left will be brute force, just another extension of the last 30 years of foreign policy. The world now knows, that the objective is still submission or death and destruction. 

We can expect the fence sitters in the non western world, 80% of the world's population, to now understand the realities of the West, hoping to sustain their ultimate control of the planet. It will be submission, never coexistence and cooperation.

The opposition will avoid war at all costs, but the resistance will be subtle and earthshaking at the same time. A slow and steady degradation of economic and political power, the seeds which have been sown for decade by hubris, irresponsible economic policy and the failure to respect anyone, but their own desires for power. Time alone will allow the self destruction from within to become reality. A bigger defense budget will not insure survival.

The question is not the inevitable decline, but will the lashing out in despair take the world down, rather than accept that the past power is no longer sustainable. 

U.S. prepares to enter war.

 GLOBAL WAR RISK INTENSIFIES

END OF NEGOTIATIONS

The U.S. is rushing several carrier groups to the Persian gulf and aerial refueling planes are in route to Europe. It is clear that the U.S. is about to join in the destruction of Iran. While many cheer today, the repercussions are going to be long lasting and now lessen the chances of any negotiated settlement anywhere. It is now clear that the U.S. policy of death and destruction is alive and thriving. 

Yesterday, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait, announced their neutrality and forbade the use of U.S.bases to be used for attacks on Iran. This will limit U.S. forces to operate from aircraft carriers and from Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, hence the need for refueling planes. Whether they will be able to use airspace over Turkey is still not clear.

At present, there are 3 tankers burning near the straits of Hormuz after collisions and there are multiple reports of navigational GPS signals being scrambled.

The U.S. state department has cancelled furthur diplomatic talks with Russia.

Israel has blocked live videos for Haifa and other sites. 

The introduction of assassination of political leaders and professors and civilian scientists is now to become much more common, as this precedent has now been put in motion. No country will now be immune for such attacks.

We can now expect that China will restrict the export of all critical materials to western countries. This may also be spread to other suppliers of critical materials. It will be done quietly, but it can be expected. The cessation of trade from China may become a real possibility. We may soon find out who is dependent on Chinese trade.

There may be massive liquidation of U.S. treasury's. 

One would expect that Russia will be on high alert for a preemptive strike by western powers and visa-versa, the chance of nuclear confrontation is now at the highest level in history. We are now entering the uncharted waters of who will want to use a pre-emptive strike first.

The world is on the edge of catastrophe and it seems there is no turning back.

Spreading of WAR inevitable.

 U.S. CAN BE EXPECTED TO COME TO ISRAEL'S RESCUE

OTHERS IN REGION WILL AID IRAN

While this seems to be an intense war in progress, it is most likely just the beginning. Make no mistake, the goal of Israel's leadership has been openly calling for the "Libyan Plan" concerning Iran.  This was the hope to disarm Iran and then subvert and ultimately reduce the country into a chaotic and ineffective country. So far, Israel has been effective at starting that process, but one can be sure that Iran and its citizens know that it is in a existential fight for its existence. This war is going to get much worse and bring in more players. I do not expect anyone to attempt ground operations into Iran, as this will bring on calls from the entire Islamic world for fighters and resistance.

I suspect that this plan by Israel is going near as expected and its goal is to draw the U.S. into this fight. There will be overwhelming pressure within the U.S. to save Israel. At the same time Iran's neighbors will be under immense internal pressure to aid Iran. Even though Iran is not that popular with many in the region, they also understand that they will also be in peril in the future. We can expect demonstrations and rioting in Jordon and Egypt by the population. We should expect attacks on U.S. bases, even if secretly by Israel, to being the U.S. into the war.

Pakistan has indicated that if Israel uses nuclear weapons they will respond in kind. 

Turkey, not a fan of Israel, will use any opportunity to damage Israel and add to its position in the region.

This war may be the most unifying action for the Islamic world since the crusades.

Then there is the other hidden agenda of attempting to weaken the BRICS group's economic plans for the future. Iran is a pivotal geographic player in the silk road and the hope of avoiding sea lane commerce in the future. 

China, Russia, India and others do not want a devastated and unstable Iran. It is very likely they will give Iran material support and even weapons support. It is not about ideology it is about economic plans for the future.

There are reports that China is already sending support to Iran and they have access through Afghanistan. 

Then on the ground in Israel, they are using up their defensive missiles at a staggering rate. Their defenses have been doing well, but can they maintain a weeks or months long assault. Drones and even unarmed missiles will require a response and Iran may be holding back its most advanced and effective weapons until Israel starts to move defenses around to protect priority locations.

This is not about Iranian nuclear weapons, it is ultimately about control of mideast oil and the effort disrupt the move by much of the world to an alternative economic system. Control rather than co-existance and cooperation. It is a southern version of the Ukraine conflict. It is unlikely that it can be stopped, we can only hope for the best that this will not escalate into the ultimate end of civilization.

Common planners of Russian and Iranian attacks.

 NO COINCIDENCE THAT BOTH ATTACKS HAVE SAME DESIGN AND AGENDA

TRUMP NOT IN CONTROL, OR INEPTLY DEVIOUS

It is interesting that in the last 2 weeks we have seen two events with common themes. Drones smuggled into both Russia and Iran, then simultaneously activated causing massive damage to both countries. Both done while in the midst of negotiations and within days of the next meetings. Then the narrative is that both Russia and Iran should now cave to the demands of the negotiators. In both cases, the demands are surrender.  In both cases, it will more likely result in an escalation of violence and possibly WW3. Is this just someones delusional hopes or is the goal WW3.

Then the other coincidence is that both the Ukraine war and now the Iran war had similar objectives.  Cause a great strain in the political leadership and then the regimes will crumble and a new regime that is willing to submit is placed in power. So far, the Russian plan has not worked out, after 3 years, Russia is still standing and is at this point dominating, both economically and militarily. In fact, the NATO countries are struggling to find a way out with honor.

In the new war with Iran, it is clear that the hope is that the existing government will cave or be overthrown. That may be the case, but if this becomes a drawn out and long lasting war, all bets are off. Trump will have been trapped into entering this war on the side of Israel, no matter the cost. You can also expect that both Russia and China will provide massive material support to Iran. It could very likely become a copy of the Ukraine conflict in reverse. The advocates for nuclear weapons in Iran may now convince opponents that only nuclear weapons can secure real defense in today's world. A very tangled web that can very easily expand to WW3.

Has Trump been playing the good cop, bad cop strategy. He is the good cop and the EU and Netanyahu are the bad cops. I suspect that his strategy is now over.

Trump as a negotiator with opponents is now most likely dead. He is either been devious in his negotiations or is no longer in control of U.S. foreign policy. Either way his credibility is destroyed with all negotiations, both concerning war or trade. This may have been the goal of the entrenched bureaucracy, that has fashioned U.S. foreign policy for the last 30 years. The policy of death and destruction.

It may now be evident to all the U.S. adversaries and new potential adversaries, which there may be many, that all negotiations are fruitless. The only options are submission and death or victory. This will be apparent to Russia and China, the biggest prizes in the regime change policy of world domination. 

Israel attacks Iran.

 IRANIAN MILITARY LEADERS AND SCIENTISTS KILLED

SHORT TERM VICTORY WITH LONG TERM CONSEQUENCES

In the last 12 hours Israel has attacked Iran's military leadership and some of its nuclear facilities. It is expected that more attacks will follow. So far, Iran has only launched some Drones in the direction of Israel, often just a means of identifying defensive positions for more serious retaliation from missiles.

The U.S. has denied involvement, which will be evident in the coming day, if true.

So far, it appears Israel's raid has been successful with limited casualties on the Israeli side.

Some believe such an attack can cause the overthrow of the present government in Iran, or it may just harden or confirm the support of the Iranian people, we will have to wait and see.

Iran has the ability to do extensive damage to Israel, the question may be that world public opinion, that Israel is increasingly out of control, may be more damaging than a Iranian counter attack.

Most of the Leaders in the region have condemned the attack and it can be expected that in the long run, the opposition to Israel will be hardened. 

The reality is that Iran is large country with near a 100 million population. It is well educated and has been in existence for 5000 years. One can expect that the possibility of a nuclear armed Iran will now be a certainty. In the modern world, only nuclear armed countries seem be able to avoid attacks.

A full scale response by Iran can be devastating and no one should believe that Israel will hesitate to use nuclear weapons if its survival is in doubt.

Very early in this story, we can expect repercussions around the world.

Iran war imminent, or more psych-ops.

 TRUMP EVACUATES MIDEAST EMBASSIES AND CIVILIANS

IRAN TARGETS U.S. BASES AND ISRAEL'S NUKES

Increased threats from Iran and Israel indicates war is imminent. Iran has refused to commit to give up its nuclear industry that provides power for electric and desalination plants. Earlier Iran and the U.S. has agreed to limit nuclear enrichment to limits for domestic energy. Russia had agreed to take possession of any highly enriched Uranium and an inspection policy was agreed to. Then at the insistence of Benjamin Netanyahu, the goal was raised to a total ban on any nuclear production. This led to a total rejection by Iran and has now set off another indication of an imminent attack by Israel. An attack that would be impossible without U.S. backup.

Iran and the U.S. are supposed to meet on Sunday in Oman for another round of talks, there is speculation that the evacuations and threats are another attempt to intimidate Iran to agree to a total ban, an unlikely possibility, as it would make Iran dependent on foreign powers for their resources.

Iran has indicated that any attack will result in a response by Iran against the bases of the U.S. and also targeting Israel nuclear facilities and nuclear weapons storage sites. Is does seem that Iran has the capability to cause severe damage to both.

An Iran war will have serious economic and political consequences for the world. A likely huge increase in oil prices, the possibility of other powers in the region becoming participants and the possibility that both Russia and China will intervene, if Iran's destruction becomes imminent.

There is also the possibility for serious if not existential damage to Israel. Iran is not Iraq of 1980, it has far more capability to launch a devastating counter offensive, that may overwhelm Israel's much touted air defenses. No one can predict the result of this possible war with Iran.

Trump has been trying to avoid this crisis, but it seems both the leadership of Israel and many of its supporters in the U.S. congress want a devastating attack on Iran, no matter the outcome, it will have a negative effect on the world.

Ukraine conflict end, key to solving most problems.

 SOLUTIONS TO MUTIPLE CRISIS DEPENDENT ON UKRAINE SOLUTION

PERMANENT RESOLUTION NEEDED

Today we have multiple crisis underway, everything from war in the middle east, economic collapse of the western countries and a new emerging alternative economic system. Too many difficult problems to address at one time.

In reality, the easiest situation to solve is the Ukraine problem. The solution has been there for years, but it is a solution that NATO will not accept. Ukraine, Georgia and other border countries with Russia cannot peacefully be incorporated into NATO, just like the U.S. would never accept a competitors military alliance in Canada or Mexico. This should not be difficult to understand, yet it seems denial and hypocrisy and hubris is overwhelming rational thinking in NATO countries. This coupled with the covetnesses for Russian resources has put the world on the edge of WW3 and complicated all the other crisis around the world.

The sooner this situation is resolved, the sooner cooperation by the west with Russia and others can focus on reasonable solutions for all these pressing problems. 

As this conflict continues, what was an easy situation has now become much more difficult. Russia is not going to return those areas with a predominate Russian population back to Ukraine, nor will they accept a NATO presence in Ukraine. While this a hard pill for those who put all their chips on this project, it is the reality.

Then there is the reality that prolonged warfare has created a future of economic crisis for the U.S. and other NATO countries. Much of the accumulated national debt of the U.S. is directly attributed to over 30 years of endless war. The sanctions involved in the Ukraine conflict has caused serious erosion of the economic situation in all of Europe and much of the world. Then there is the reality that Ukraine cannot win this conflict unless NATO is ready to usher in WW3. with all the consequences. 

The narrative that Russia wants to occupy Poland and the Baltic countries and then Germany and France is a ridiculous narrative, There is nothing these countries have that Russia needs or wants. Russia is motivated by national security on their western border, a historical reality for centuries. Most of the invasions, including the German invasion of WW2 were motivated by those coveting the resources of Russia not the other way around. 

While this situation is now much more difficult than a neutral Ukraine 10 years ago, it will require some humility and a return to reality to save the world from further disaster.

Democrats all in on open borders, huge political error.

 DEMOCRATS GIVE TRUMP MASSIVE POLITICAL OPPORTUNITY

IS THIS THEIR POLICY CENTER PIECE?

Six months since the last election and Democrats are still wandering in the wilderness in a search for political relevance. For 8 years they staked their fortune on anti-Trump positions and now they have yet to find any meaningful policy that resonates with the American people. If they are willing to stake their political future on supporting illegal immigration, they are destined for a dismal future. That battle has been fought and they have lost. 

They are also opposing all attempts to cut off medicaid for those not eligible, particularly illegal immigrants.  That and other social benefits that should be reserved for citizens and legal residents.

They have abandoned their traditional anti-war positions and now may be more pro-war than the Republicans. Even supporting huge increases in defense spending without any accountability.

Of course, they still oppose any budget reductions, as do many Republican's, even with a $2 trillion deficit and $37 Trillion in debt. 

I am not aware of any positive policies that they stand for, only more anti Trump. If he is for it, they are against it. More of the same polices of the last 8 years. 

While they have backed off of some of the woke agenda, I suspect that it is still brewing in the background. If they could, they would be pushing it as before.

So now it is opposition to deporting any illegal immigrants, even with lengthy criminal records, a loser position both politically and morally. 

Now, with protests and riots reminiscent of their last focus on destroying police and law and order, they have gone all in on this new effort to discredit Trump. A gift for Trump, who must have been awake at night hoping for the Democrats to take this position, they just cant help themselves in not opposing anything Trump. 

Trump will do all that is necessary in protecting ICE, border patrol, and federal buildings, it seems democrats will reflexively oppose him at every turn. 

Trump ends silence on Triad attack.

 DENIES KNOWLEDGE, CONDEMNS UKRAINES ACTIONS

U.S. CAN NO LONGER BE TIED UP IN UKRAINE

Over the weekend, Trump finally made a statement on the Ukrainian attack on Russia's nuclear deterrent. He claims he had no knowledge and condemned the action. He also stated that he understood Russia's retaliation. While this does add some clarification, it does not end the suspicion that U.S. intelligence was involved, possibly without White House knowledge. Some claim that it was assisted by U.K. intelligence.

The massive retaliation against Ukraine continued over the weekend and some believe any attacks on hotels or apartment buildings were attacks on NATO personnel, who often are housed in those facilities.

Meanwhile Zelenskiy is refusing to take possession of the 6000, deceased Ukrainian soldiers that Russia wants to hand over to Ukraine. It seems there is also a question if Ukraine is going to accept the over 1000 critically wounded and underage POW'S currently held by Russia. Maybe some deal could be struck for the UK and France and other NATO members to take them as a humanitarian gesture. They are ready to escalate the war, resulting in these dead and wounded, maybe they need to take some responsibility for the results of their support.

In a a nationwide speech in Tehran, Khamenei clearly stated that Iran will not be forced to give up its ability to enrich Uranium for energy and scientific purposes. That Iran will not accept dependence and it ability to be self reliant. No one expected that the recent demands to force total elimination of nuclear enrichment, even for peaceful purposes, would be accepted by Iran. The calls for an attack on Iran will now be expected to be increased. Russia has volunteered to help negotiate and join in supervising the inspection of nuclear facilities.

We continually hear about the majority of U.S. Senators want an attack on Iran and escalation with the war with Russia. Of course, they all want Trump to make that decision. Maybe its time for Trump to look to the constitutional mandate that war is to be declared by congress. If they want war, they should vote for war, not hope someone else takes the blame when it all goes to hell. If they want war, they should go on the record and vote for war.

 

Attack on Russia's nuclear deterrent requires severe retaliation.

 RUSSIAN DOCTRINE, ATTACK ON DETERRENT SAME AS NUCLEAR WAR

PUTIN IS WAITING FOR TRUMP'S CLARIFICATION

According to Russia's nuclear doctrine any attack on their nuclear deterrent is to be considered an attempt to weaken their response in a nuclear war, it requires a nuclear response. Putin made this clear in his conversation with Trump, but said, at this time, Russia is considering this attack as a  terrorist attack. This will be the case until he hears a clarification from Trump on the U.S. position or participation in this attack. Silence will most likely confirm that Trump and the U.S. participated and approved of this attack.

Most analysts believe that this attack was coordinated with Ukrainian actors, MI6 the CIA and possibly other intelligence agencies.

The question remains, did Trump know and approve, or was this attack done without his knowledge. If he approved, he will be on notice that any such attack in the future will be responded to as a nuclear attack. If he did not know, then there is deep trouble internally in the U.S., something that is already evident.

Considering Lindsey Graham's bluster in Kiev this weekend and some remarks by Trump, that if it was not for him, some bad things will happen to Russia, I expect somebody in the Trump administration knew about this.

As for now, we can expect a severe response on Ukraine, most likely a response far above what has been in the past. Russia has not yet attacked the bridges over the Dnieper or government buildings in Kiev. By declaring the Kiev government a terrorist government, Russia will consider those targets fair game. 

We can expect Trump will be notified by Russia as to their decision, although we will never hear of it. 

While Russia publicly considers Trump's efforts sincere, privately he is suspected of double dealing with Putin. a stupid good cop, bad cop attempt. If this is true, he will be in the same category with Starmer, Macron and the other NATO leaders. While negotiations will continue, his word will indeed be worthless, both with Russia and all those observing. While this may be the intent of those in the U.S. and NATO to undermine Trump, only actions by Trump can clarify what is true.

Trump may have a very small window to change this view.

China and BRICS big winner from Ukraine war.

 MOVE TO ALTERNATIVE ECONOMIC SYSTEM ACCELERATES

EUROPE DESTINED TO DECLINE

While the U.S. and Europe continues to escalate the Ukraine conflict, the rest of the world is being convinced that a new and separate economic system is inevitable. This system is hoping to still cooperate with the west's dominated system, but no longer be abused and controlled.

The use of economic sanctions and the latest proposal to not only sanction Russia, but anyone who does business with Russia, will hasten and convince more nations to look to this new system. While all these sanctions are supposed to isolate Russia they are increasingly isolating the west. While the U.S. and Europe are big markets, there is a whole new growling global market that would like very much to get out from under the thumb of the existing system. A system that is now a negative foreign policy competing with a positive economic policy of Russia and China and the other BRICS members.

The existing system has morphed into a increasingly negative policy of sanctions, threats and punishment, not only with other countries but as for Europe even at home. China and the BRICS group have focused on mutual economic development and prosperity by building mutual beneficial economic enterprises. Increasing prosperity in Africa has then opened more markets for China and will allow them to replace difficult markets in the west. 

An example is in Ethiopia, a pivotal country with over 100 million, China has built a new modern port and then a series of textile manufacturing plants that has put many Ethiopian women to work manufacturing textile plants. They are increasing their standard of living and then providing a market for other Chinese goods. Africa is steadily moving away from their neocolonial rulers like France and looking for a better deal from other BRICS members. This is happening all over the emerging world.

In Europe we see increasing desperation, lack of resources, political turmoil that is increasing, increasingly moving toward an authoritarian policy, currency controls to stem the flight of money out of the region. They are on a path to decline and failure.

The U.S, has more options, but many of the same problems, only a reversal of the policy of negative sanctions and threats and a realization that the dominance of the west is ending. A realization and a shift to a positive era of economic respect and cooperation with the rest of the world will allow its many advantages to result in increased prosperity and peace. 

Ukraine's desperation, Trump's deafening silence.

 RUSSIA, STILL NO RETALIATION

IS THIS THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM?

We have seen attacks deep into Russia, most likely a suicide mission by the personeel on the ground. We also see another attack on the Kursk bridge in Crimea and other bridges in Russia's borderland. So far, no military response from Russia, no clarification about who is running U.S. foreign policy, by Trump. Meanwhile, no ceasefire agreement from Russia, there will not be one, just the same steady eastward advance day after day.

We see Hegseth is not attending the big meeting in Brussels about Ukraine's need for more support, but will attend the NATO meeting on Thursday. Some clarification by the Trump administration is needed, silence will indicate he is no longer in charge of U.S. foreign policy, but most likely the same actors who have running the world for the last 3 decades. If that is the case, prepare for war.

We see dramatic declarations by Starmer in the UK that they are preparing for war. raising the army numbers form 74,000, to 76,000, a couple months worth of casualties in Ukraine. Expanding the youth or children corps by 30%, I suspect parents are standing in line to sign up their kids. This coupled with a list of new submarines, laser weapons and robots planned for the future, no mention of how the funding is going to be arranged. It appears to be the same kind of EU bluster that is all contingent on sucking the U.S. into a expanded war in Europe. A war that neither the EU or the U.S. is economically and politically capable of fighting. No matter, Russia needs to be beaten at any cost. 

The big NATO meeting is Thursday and it will be interesting to hear the same proclamations of supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes, much longer than originally expected. Calls for Ukraine in NATO and all the rest. all hoping for a miracle to turn to tide. 

How about retuning to reality and starting a conversation about co-existance and cooperation in moves toward peace. Russia seeks divorce, not conquest of Europe, Russia has no need for anything in Europe, just assurances that they no longer hope to dismember their country and make Russia a resource colony. 

 

Ukraine's euphoria will be short lived.

 A WELL COORDINATED AND EXECUTED PLAN 

WILL NOT AFFECT OUTCOME OF CONFLICT

Over the weekend Ukraine was able to inflict serious losses on Russia's strategic bomber fleet. A fleet the must be parked on open runway's as per international nuclear arms treaty. This provision was agreed to by both the United States and Russia so that everyone could know where these planes are by satellite and other surveillance means. It can be assumed that the United States provided that satellite information to Ukraine.

While a lose to Russia, these planes are a strategic part of their nuclear triad, Planes, submarines and ICBM's. They will have little effect on the war in Ukraine, unless it goes nuclear. One must wonder if this is a pre-emptive strike by NATO in anticipating that possibility.

Some seem to delusionally believe that Russia will now agree to a ceasefire and give up this conflict. It will not, and probably is now more hardened in their belief that only surrender by Ukraine will be acceptable. While talks will continue, there will not be a ceasefire that will rescue the Ukrainians on the ground. 

In reality this conflict has, up to now, been a limited operation by Russia. They have not declared war or actually went to an all out war footing. There is much pressure on Putin, by the Russian military and other political leaders to get this over with, rather than a long drawn out incremental conflict. So far, Putin has prevailed, hoping that sooner or later NATO will find that they cannot continue this drain on their economies and political will. NATO still believes the same will apply to Russia, except that Russia knows this conflict is an existential threat to their existence and will continue, no matter how severe the consequences.

At the same time China, presently a bystander, knows that after Russia, they are next on the menu. Their fate is now strategically tied to Russia's. The same goes for Iran and many more of the countries not part of NATO. 

This is what the prelude to global war looks like.

Trump foreign policy, Duplicity or Sabotage?

 TRUMP'S FOREIGN POLICY IS ON LIFE SUPPORT

ONLY ACTION CAN SAVE IT

Just 2 weeks ago it seemed that Trump had succeeded in lowering the risk of WW3. A lot has happened in the last week to again move the world closer to the brink of global war. Some has to do with Trump's own doing by his failing to articulate a consistent message and then the reality of his words not matching actions by U.S. military and intelligence agencies.

Last week after Ukraine sent near 2000 drones into Russia including an incident with Putin's helicopter, Trump labeled Putin crazy for his response on Ukrainian drone sites and possibly U.S. and NATO personnel operating in Ukraine. When asked about the incident, concerning Putin's helicopter, Trump claimed to have no knowledge about the incident. This immediately raised red flags everywhere, that either Trump was lying or the U.S. military and intelligence are operating independent of Presidential authority. Either one is a death blow for any possible negotiations of a peaceful end to the conflict in Ukraine or the middle east.

The other possibility is that intelligence actors are intentionally attempting to sabotage any efforts by Trump to avoid war. War would undoubtedly end any attempts by Trump to reform the U.S. Government and those who have orchestrated U.S. foreign policy for the last 30 years. War may be a small price for these actors if it will neuter Trump for the rest of his presidency.

It is no secret that much of the intelligence, targeting and planning for Ukraine is being done by U.S. and NATO personnel on the ground in Ukraine. The last 2 weekends of serious attacks into Russia are aided by those personnel. After this weekends attack on airbases and highway and rail infrastructure we can expect a significant response from Russia against Ukraine and NATO personnel. This coupled with Lindsey Grahams visit to Kiev promising them that the U.S. will do all that it can for a win against Russia, a win that would end in nuclear Armageddon.

Then there is so called negotiations with Iran, after every agreement by Iran on the principles the anti is raised to make it impossible of Iran to ever agree to to a total disarmament and then the likely military destruction of their country. This is Netanyahu's Libyan policy, disarm, then assasinate and destroy. Most everyone is now aware of that plan. Under those conditions there will not be any agreement with Iran. Then it is being reported that over 70 U.S. senators have told Trump that the budget bill will not be passed unless he agrees to cooperate in an attack on Iran.  Trump has been again trying to avoid war with Iran, knowing that it will derail his presidency, just what powerful actors want.

It is clear that Trump is being boxed in to do as powerful force want or he will be destroyed. He has been here before, will it take another miracle for him to escape the machinations of those who desire his and possibly world destruction.