Show Notes
• A German politician is on a visit with Russian President Vladimir Putin—it’s a poke in the eye to German Chancellor Angela Merkel and gives some insight into the state of German politics.
• Japan’s prime minister is explicitly calling for an amendment to the nation’s pacifist constitution—to enable Japan to increase its military capability.
• Libya is a chaotic mess; some observers are calling on the U.S. to exert a stronger presence there
• British Prime Minister David Cameron made a deal with EU leaders trying to protect Britain’s sovereignty—and got mocked and blasted by the British press for how weak it was.
• We also have stories about Japan celebrating Taiwan’s election—Iran’s nuclear activity in North Korea—Hezbollah operating in Colombia—Bernie Sanders’ big win in Iowa—the U.S. military wanting to draft women—and much, much more!
All this—on today’s: trumpet hour.