The David Hunter Perspective - 2024-02-21

Read on for today's agenda below prepared by David (thank you very much). - Retired US Diplomat to 5 different nations  David Hunter shares his knowledge, passion, interest, and experience.

1)Death of Russian Political Dissident Alexy Navalny: Mr. Navalny was a world famous anti-Putin Russian dissident, advocating for fair elections and a free Russia under a real Democracy. He was poisoned by Russian nerve agent 'novochok' a few years ago, successfully treated in Germany, and returned to Russia to keep his opposition mission going. Russian media reported on Friday that he died while inside a maximum security prison above the Arctic Circle. What do you think happened, and what should the US do?

2)Vladimir Putin Says He Wants Joe Biden to Win Presidential Election?: Putin just publicly stated that he would favor having Biden win the US election. He said Biden is from the 'old guard' and his actions will be more predictable.  Does he really mean it, or is he gas-lighting? Is this election interference?

3)Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu Rejects US Calls for a Two State Solution?: Netanyahu has openly rejected US Biden Administration calls for establishing a sovereign, independent State of Palestinian on the territory of Gaza and West Bank, and with it's capitol in East Jerusalem. Will that lead to growing friction between US and Israel?

4)Will Brazil Go to War To Defend It's Neighbor Guyana's Sovereignty?: South American country Guyana has a problem. On land andwiched between Venezuela and Brazil by in a treaty in 1899, it was given to the British and eventually became independent--- much of it remains thick jungle.  But rich oil fields have been discovered offshore. Suddenly Venezuela says two-thirds of Guyana should be declared independent or merged into Venezuela. Brazil rejects that demand. Is war likely?