After sixteen years of war and 3,200 dead NATO soldiers, President Trump escalates the war in Afghanistan. In the quest for victory, are America and its allies merely stoking the fires of terrorism at home? VIDEO SCRIPT: The Afghan war continues. After sixteen of fighting, Trump promises yet more troops. When will it end? Hi.Continue reading “Afghanistan”
Category Archives: Foreign Affairs
New Korean War?
Could the war of words between Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump escalate into a new Korean War, with both sides armed with nuclear missiles? VIDEO SCRIPT: Fire and fury… like this Earth has never seen. Are Trump and Kim edging closer to this? Hi. I’m Leon Hawthorne. In Kim Jong-un, Donald Trump has found aContinue reading “New Korean War?”
Terror Attacks
As Britain recovers from yet another terrorist attack, why are politicians reluctant to admit the main cause of Islamist terror? VIDEO SCRIPT: Westminster, Manchester, London Bridge. Three terrorist attacks in three months. Saying: ‘enough is enough’ is not enough, Prime Minister. Hi. I’m Leon Hawthorne… as Britain recovers from another killing rampage, what is toContinue reading “Terror Attacks”
Time to Dump Trump
The Republican Party leadership should do their patriotic duty and use the 25th Amendment of the US Constitution to dump Trump, immediately. VIDEO SCRIPT: CLIP REPRESENTATIVE AL GREEN “I rise today Mr Speaker to call for the impeachment of the President of the United States.” CLIP PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP “My fellow Americans. It’s Watergate allContinue reading “Time to Dump Trump”
US Syria Strike
President Trump launches a missile strike on Syria after a chemical weapons attack. Will the intervention escalate into another US mideast war; or can it help end the brutal civil conflict? VIDEO SCRIPT: A limited proportionate attack or the beginning of another American war in the mideast? Hi. I’m Leon Hawthorne. We’re talking about America’sContinue reading “US Syria Strike”
Immigration
How much is too much immigration? With Brexit giving Britain full control over its borders, who and how many foreigners should we allow to live here? VIDEO SCRIPT: Immigration is the number one reason why people voted for Brexit. In France, Marine Le Pen talks of her country being “submerged” by immigrants. In the US,Continue reading “Immigration”
Europe’s Refugee Crisis
Why the solution to Europe’s Muslim refugee crisis includes… letting Assad stay in power, allowing Iraq to split down ethnic lines and doing a deal with the Taliban. VIDEO SCRIPT: Europe is in the midst of a refugee crisis as hundreds of thousands of people flee Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. Do we have a moralContinue reading “Europe’s Refugee Crisis”
Two-State Solution
Is the two-state solution dead? President Trump hints at alternative options to solve the Israeli Palestinian conflict. VIDEO SCRIPT: President Trump appears to be backing away from the two-state solution, the policy to create a Palestinian state alongside Israel. But is this as bad as it seems? Hi. I’m Leon Hawthorne. We’re talking about IsraelContinue reading “Two-State Solution”
Terrorism
16 years after 9-11, Al Qaeda and Islamic State are thriving despite the “War on Terror”. Is it time for western governments to find a different approach in order to defeat radical Islamic terrorism? VIDEO SCRIPT: Radical Islamic terrorism is top of the agenda for most western political leaders. The response is bans on migrantsContinue reading “Terrorism”
UK Overseas Aid
The UK spends £12 billion a year on overseas development aid. Why? Is there a better way to help people in poor countries. VIDEO SCRIPT: The UK government spends £12 billion a year on overseas aid. It’s time to put Britain first and focus on problems at home. Hello, I’m Leon Hawthorne. We’re talking aboutContinue reading “UK Overseas Aid”
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