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The US Military Withdrawal and Our Time in Afghanistan

The US Military Withdrawal and Our Time in Afghanistan

July 20, 2021

Our time in Afghanistan will be marked by profound emotions hard to describe to someone who wasn’t there. In the end, was it all worth it?

France to End Operation Barkhane in the Sahel, Will Retain Smaller Force

France to End Operation Barkhane in the Sahel, Will Retain Smaller Force

June 12, 2021

Operation Barkhane would be replaced by ” an international alliance, with all our partners, strictly limited to the fight against terrorism,” Macron said.

Armed Group Kills 160 Civilians in Burkina Faso, Death Toll Rising

Armed Group Kills 160 Civilians in Burkina Faso, Death Toll Rising

June 7, 2021

This is the deadliest attack in Burkina Faso since the country was overrun by Islamic jihadists five years ago.

The Biden Administration Is Set to Release Three Guantanamo Bay Detainees

The Biden Administration Is Set to Release Three Guantanamo Bay Detainees

June 5, 2021

There are now nine detainees set to be released out of the 40 still held at Guantanamo Bay after 20 years.

What Motivates People to Violence and Terrorism?

What Motivates People to Violence and Terrorism?

May 21, 2021

American society has moved away from rigorous, structured religious doctrine in an attempt to “make everyone happy.”

President Biden: The “Drunk Uncle” of American Foreign Policy

President Biden: The “Drunk Uncle” of American Foreign Policy

May 19, 2021

So far, there appears to be no coherence in Biden’s foreign policy. The U.S. urgently needs a focused foreign policy to overcome the challenges ahead.

Neptune’s Spear: On This Day in 2011, Navy SEALs Kill Osama bin Laden

Neptune’s Spear: On This Day in 2011, Navy SEALs Kill Osama bin Laden

May 2, 2021

In one of the most daring raids in U.S. special operations history, Navy SEALs delivered the fury of Neptune’s Spear against Osama bin Laden.

Moving AFRICOM Headquarters to Africa Makes Sense. Here’s Why

Moving AFRICOM Headquarters to Africa Makes Sense. Here’s Why

May 2, 2021

Different realities call for different approaches and the U.S. should seriously consider finally moving AFRICOM’s headquarters to Africa.

General McKenzie Says That the Afghan Military Will “Certainly Collapse”

General McKenzie Says That the Afghan Military Will “Certainly Collapse”

April 23, 2021

The Afghan military’s collapse will not only have repercussions for Afghanistan but also for the US and the West.

With Afghanistan Withdrawal Looming, What About al-Qaeda?

With Afghanistan Withdrawal Looming, What About al-Qaeda?

April 10, 2021

Al-Qaeda’s presence in Afghanistan and its ties with the Taliban are a tough challenge for the Biden administration.

Two Somali Bases Attacked by al-Shabaab Insurgents

Two Somali Bases Attacked by al-Shabaab Insurgents

April 3, 2021

The simultaneous attacks on the Somali bases began with vehicle-borne suicide bombs, al-Shabaab’s spokesman said.

Niger Military Coup Attempt Thwarted Days Before Power Transition

Niger Military Coup Attempt Thwarted Days Before Power Transition

April 1, 2021

“The government condemns this coward and backward act that had the intention to attack the democracy and the rule of law,” Niger’s goverment said of the coup attempt.

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