David Rader
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David Rader
@DavidARader
U.S. Government Contracting Officer (retired 2017) lived in Europe for 18 years (Germany & Italy & Iceland). US Navy Veteran served 3 years on Aircraft Carrier.






Former South Korean Prime Minister: A Weak Iran Weakens China | @hkyoahn | CPAC 2026 Former South Korean Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-ahn joins @FreyaThinks to discuss the biggest threats facing South Korea today: North Korea’s aggression, China’s influence, internal ideological divisions, and a collapsing birth rate driven by high living costs, pressure on working women, and shifting social values.


🚨 Two IRGC members were gunned down at a Nobaran checkpoint! A group calling itself the “Organization of Homeland Defenders” reportedly carried out the attack in Saveh last night targeting terrorist regime forces. Before opening fire, they declared: ‘My life is for Iran.’” You may see more Iranians resort to taking matters into their own hands against regime forces, as pressure builds and people feel they have nothing to lose.


It was an honor to host Indonesian Defense Minister @sjafriesjams at the Pentagon today. I was proud to announce that we are elevating our relationship to a Major Defense Cooperation Partnership, in recognition of the strength and potential of our bilateral defense ties.














