Pakistan Thinks It Has Just Scored a Huge Strategic Victory – The Reality Is Far Different
There is a gigantic elephant in the room that not many people seem to want to talk about. In fact, it’s a herd of elephants: Pakistan.
Security
US Drone Strike in Syria Kills Senior al-Qaeda Leader
“US forces conducted a kinetic counterterrorism strike near Idlib, Syria, today, on a senior al-Qaeda leader,” CENTCOM announced.
French Forces in Mali Kill Top ISIS Leader Wanted by the US
“Sahraoui was neutralized by French forces. This is another major success in our fight against terrorist groups in the Sahel,” President Macron wrote.
Although Rumored Dead, Al-Qaeda’s Chief Al-Zawahiri Appears in Video Released on 9/11
Al-Zawahiri has appeared in an hour-long video released by the terrorist group on the anniversary of 9/11. Does this mean he’s alive?
Washington Defends Not Allowing Vetted Charter Flights From Afghanistan
The U.S. will not allow private flights from Afghanistan citing security risks. Meanwhile, private rescuers are stepping up to help Americans left behind.
6,000 Boko Haram Terrorists Surrender to Nigeria – What Now?
The Nigerian government faces a dilemma over accepting the surrender of Boko Haram fighters as society’s anger remains.
Crisis in Confidence: Signs That the Military and Intelligence Agencies Are Turning Their Backs on President Biden
Disturbing signs emerge that the military and intel communities are experiencing a crisis in confidence in President Biden’s leadership, integrity, and honesty.
Why China’s Determination to Invest in Afghanistan May Be Premature
The Chinese are trying to force-feed the narrative that Washington is unreliable, and is quickly losing its position as a global superpower.
General Milley Says US-Taliban Cooperation Against ISIS Is Possible
“To ISIS-K: We are not done with you yet,” President Biden said, as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff hints at Taliban cooperation.
US Drone Strike Takes Out ISIS-K Planner in Afghanistan
The U.S. has taken out one of the ISIS-K planners believed to be behind the deadly attack on Kabul’s airport.
Who Is ISIS-K and What Do We Know About Them?
The founding members of ISIS-K included militants who left the Taliban because they did not feel the Taliban were extreme enough.
Close-Quarters Combat (CQC) Explained by Navy SEAL
Actual close-quarters combat varies a lot from its popular Hollywood depictions.
