Iraq Requests New Talks With US on Troop Withdrawal
“We look forward to renewing our Strategic Dialogue with the Government of Iraq over the month of April,” WH press secretary Jen Psaki said.
Security
Iranian Aggression Is Forcing Unlikely Allies to Band Together
As America continues to debate a possible return to the Iran nuclear deal, we can expect more rhetoric, sporadic jockeying, and skirmishes.
Russia, China, and the US Push for Influence in Africa
Africa is poised to become a major theater in the great power struggle between the U.S., Russia, and China General Dagvin Anderson explained.
Iran Threatens Attacks on DC Army Base and Generals
The NSA intercepted messages from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in January where members discussed attacking Ft. McNair, near D.C.
Mozambique Turns to Green Berets After Russians Fail Against al-Shabaab
“U.S. SOF… will support Mozambique’s efforts to prevent the spread of terrorism and violent extremism,” the US embassy said.
Bulgarian Officials Arrest Six in Russian Spy Ring Before Elections
Prosecutors played wiretaps for the press where the alleged leader of the Russian spy ring discusses operations and payments with his agents.
Biden Considering Extending US Troops’ Stay in Afghanistan Until November
POTUS may extend the deadline for withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan according to reports trickling out of Washington.
In Mali Jihadists Kill 33 Troops as Violence Escalates
The security situation in Mali is still precarious with Islamic jihadist violence increasing in the beleagered Sahel country.
Libyan Unified Government Assumes Power With Foreign Forces Still in the Country
The United Nations-recognized Government of National Accord (GNA), transferred power on Tuesday to Prime Minister Abdelhamid Dbeibah.
General: Russian Military Flights Near Alaska Hit Post-Cold War High
The U.S. general in charge of NORAD characterized Russia as the “most acute challenge to our homeland defense mission” in written testimony.
Hypersonic Missile Tech Is the New Nuclear Ace in the Hole
The HAWC travels five times the speed of sound, making it capable of hitting any target on the planet inside one hour from launch.
What To Do? Biden Saddled With Only Bad Options in Afghanistan
The UN said that the Taliban have failed to cut ties with al-Qaeda. “As yet, we have not seen any evidence,” he said.
