Baltic states think Russia is laying the groundwork for looming ‘kinetic operations’

Signs of an intensifying Moscow-led information campaign have the Lithuanian government worried that Russia is laying the groundwork for “kinetic operations” — a euphemism for combat — similar to its recent actions in Crimea and eastern Ukraine. Lithuania’s defense minister and military communications officials told The Guardian that they were “taking very seriously” Russia-organized propaganda efforts […]

Op-Ed: Let’s have a real talk about perception, comments sections, and Syria

Ah, the Facebook comments section.  A place where well-informed discourse gives way to emotional rants intended to insult an author or entire site.  Honestly, I don’t mind it – we all need a way to blow off some steam, and not everyone shares my hobbies.  For me, my punching bag is… well, a punching bag.  […]

U.S. Navy strike group to move toward Korean peninsula: U.S. official

A U.S. Navy strike group will be moving toward the western Pacific Ocean near the Korean peninsula as a show of force, a U.S. official told Reuters on Saturday, as concerns grow about North Korea’s advancing weapons program. Earlier this month North Korea tested a liquid-fueled Scud missile which only traveled a fraction of its […]

Reaction to the US Missile strike on Syria

While several countries have admonished the US’ missile strike against Syria’s airfield on Thursday, there has also been an overwhelming response in support of President Donald Trump’s answer against the Syrian government’s use of nerve agents that killed more than 80 people earlier this week. Here are the nations that have supported, opposed, or remained […]

U.S. and China end summit with 100-day plan to boost trade and cooperation

PALM BEACH, Fla. — The United States and China wrapped up a two-day presidential summit here by announcing a 100-day plan to improve strained trade ties and boost cooperation between the rival nations. But they appeared to reach no clear path forward on North Korea, and the Trump administration’s unexpected military strike in Syria — […]

Read the official Russian response to Thursday’s missile strike in Syria

The United States launched a strike against the Syrian air base on Thursday that was believed to be tied to Tuesday’s chemical weapon attack that left dozens, including children dead.  Immediately following the strike, reports began to emerge of the United States providing Russian troops in the region an early warning, in order to prevent a […]

Philippine president orders military to occupy islands in the South China Sea

Controversial president of the Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte, issued an order to his nation’s military on Thursday to occupy uninhabited islands in the South China Sea in an effort to assert Philippine sovereignty. Duterte made waves in October when he announced a policy shift away from the nation’s long-time ally, the United States, and toward the […]