Miller Says US Special Operations Troops Will Be the Last in Afghanistan
I think we probably would have had a little different outcome in Afghanistan if we would have done … what we are doing now,” Miller said.
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Air Force Deploys High-Powered Anti-Drone Weapon to Africa
The weapon, a Tactical High-power Operational Responder (THOR), is essentially a high-powered electromagnetic emitter that neutralizes drones.
Facebook Closes Troll Accounts Tracked to French Military, Russia
Facebook shut down two massive disinformation campaigns emanating from Russian and France which targeted several African countries.
The Cold Hard Truth of Violent Extremism
A French court convicted fourteen people related to the Charlie Hebdo murders in 2015. But the conclusion of the trial did not bring closure.
Kurds Look to Russia to Help Secure Key Syrian City
In a rare alignment, U.S.-backed Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces and Russian troops hatched a plan to jointly secure the city of Ayn Issa.
Congress Passes 2021 Defense Budget, With Veto-Proof Majority
Senator Inhofe: There’s a reason this bill gets done every single year for the last 59 years; It’s the most important bill we’ll do all year.
Russian Navy, China to Take Part in Exercises With NATO Nations
The Russian Navy is slated to train with several NATO countries despite the alliance’s cutting of ties over the illegal annexation of Crimea.
NATO Ineffective as Mediterranean Tensions Build up
Turkish destabilizing actions in the eastern Mediterranean and its conflict with Greece and France spell NATO’s demise.
Turkish Proxy Militias Continue Attacking US-led SDF in Syria
New reports suggest that Turkey may try to capitalilze on the lull between the U.S. election and inaugaration to advance into parts of Syria.
President Trump Orders Withdrawal of US Troops from Somalia
Some fear that the U.S. withdrawal from Somalia will revert the Somali military’s gains against al-Shabaab.
Three US Marshals Shot in the Bronx, Suspect Killed
At 5:30 a.m. this morning, gunfire erupted between the suspect and the US Marshals leaving the suspect dead and three deputies wounded.
Philippine Special Forces Kill 5 Communist Guerrillas Amid Furor Over Alleged War Crimes
Philippine military officials identified the dead as the chief of ordnance of the NPA in the Mindanao region, Romeo Libron.
