Policy prescriptions: Trump and Clinton on defense

Donald Trump calls the U.S. military “depleted.” It urgently needs more planes, ships, troops and nuclear weapons, he says, to ensure American predominance in the world. Hillary Clinton has a much different view of the defense and military challenges facing the next president. Her prescriptions are largely echoes of the Obama administration. She begins with […]

Former Guantanamo inmate Jihad Diyab ‘to leave’ Uruguay

A former Guantanamo Bay prisoner who went on hunger strike in Uruguay to demand relocation to another country has ended his protest after receiving an offer, his supporters have said. Jihad Diyab, a Syrian, was one of a group of six Guantanamo detainees who were given asylum in Uruguay in 2014 as part of efforts […]

U.S. retaliates to Russian cyber aggression

Russia’s cyber attacks against the United States have run their course. Their ultimate miscalculation might be in their attempt to influence U.S. politics. In a recent interview, Vice President Joe Biden stated that the United States was going to retaliate to the recent onslaught of Russian cyber aggression. He mentioned it would be done at […]

Obama’s mission to destroy ISIL finally becoming reality

Taking Mosul from the Islamic State is a critical event that must transpire.  Mosul is one of the Islamic State’s most important strongholds. If not done in the best way possible – this fight could drag on. For the Islamic State, they know they’re out-gunned and so, creating humanitarian crisis to test the will of the […]

Pentagon Chief Ash Carter visits Iraq to assess Mosul fight

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter’s push for Iraq to let Turkey play a role in the Mosul battle encountered resistance Saturday from Iraq’s prime minister, who said his country’s forces will oust Islamic State of Iraq and Syrian militants from the northern city. “I know that the Turks want to participate, we tell them thank […]

Iraq says it repelled IS attack on western town

The latest on developments in Iraq where Iraqi forces and their allies launched a major offensive this week to retake Mosul, the country’s second-largest city from the Islamic State group (all times local): 4:30 p.m. An Iraqi military spokesman says troops have repelled an attack by the Islamic State group on a western town, describing […]

Wonder Woman named UN Ambassador in controversial move

Apparently, it takes a superhero to advocate for the rights of women. At least that’s the message some people received when earlier on Friday the United Nations appointed Wonder Woman as Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Women and Girls. The decision comes as part of a campaign to raise awareness on Sustainable Development Goal […]

Inquiry blames Syrian Military for another gas attack

An international inquiry has found that Syrian government forces were responsible for a third toxic gas attack, according to a confidential report submitted to the United Nations Security Council on Friday. The finding sets the stage for a showdown between Russia and Western members of the Council over how to respond. The fourth report from […]

Hill Staffer Floats Solution to Syria War: Assassinate Assad

Hawks in Congress have long pushed the White House to consider more aggressive options in Syria from cruise missile strikes to no fly zones to humanitarian corridors. But during an off-the-record briefing on Capitol Hill on Thursday, a staffer for Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.) floated a distinctly bolder approach. “What about assassinating Assad?” the aide […]

Philippine Leader’s Call for ‘Separation’ From U.S. Sows Confusion

A day after Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared his “separation” from the U.S. while warming up to China, his aides and cabinet ministers were once again struggling to explain what their leader really meant. Despite the president’s strong language—the latest in a string of invective hurled at Washington—his spokesman, Martin Andanar,said Friday that the U.S. is “still an ally” and […]

In light of the recent Gen. Cartwright case WATCH: ‘Dishonorable Disclosure’

Here is the statement from Dishonorable Disclosure for the video: “Intelligence and Special Operations forces are furious and frustrated at how President Obama and those in positions of authority have exploited their service for political advantage. Countless leaks, interviews, and decisions by the Obama Administration and other government officials have undermined the success of our […]

North Korea warns UK to stay out of military drills

North Korea has said it is “close to the brink of war” with its southern neighbor – and Britain has been warned to stay out of the fight. The regime’s foreign affairs representative for northern Europe, Pak Yun Sik, was speaking after the UK announced it would take part in joint military drills with South […]