Some global hotspots

This will just be a quick list of links to some important events taking place beyond the American presidential primary sideshow:

On Turkey, watch carefully, as Erdogan’s Turkey wobbles:

• Islamist Turkey is Imploding, by Alex Alexiev.  http://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2016/02/islamist_turkey_is_imploding.html
• Putin’s Newest Satellite State by Adam Ereli at http://www.forbes.com/sites/realspin/2016/02/24/putins-newest-satellite-state/#5cf845b83549
• Russia takes concrete steps towards Syria ceasefire, Turkey continues shelling – MoD – Please note RT is a Russian government mouthpiece (propaganda arm), but it’s important to pay attention to their propaganda too. https://www.rt.com/news/333480-russia-syria-implement-ceasefire/

On China:

• China is buying up American companies fast, and it’s freaking people out by Portia Crowe. http://www.businessinsider.com/chinese-outbound-acquisitions-concerns-2016-2
• China bent on ‘hegemony in East Asia,’ U.S. military’s Pacific commander warns – http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/feb/23/china-bent-on-hegemony-in-east-asia-navy-adm-harry/

On Saudi Arabia:

• Start Preparing for the Collapse of the Saudi Kingdom by Sarah Chayes. http://www.defenseone.com/ideas/2016/02/de-waal-and-chayes-saudi-arabia/125953/