Merkel won’t commit Germany to adding troops in Afghanistan, NATO offers explanation for countries not paying their share

Merkel won’t commit Germany to adding troops in Afghanistan, NATO offers explanation for countries not paying their share

German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed questions pertaining to the ongoing fight against Islamic Extremists in Afghanistan on Thursday, in which she suggested that Germany would not be the nation to provide additional troops to the fight. Appearing in a joint press conference with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg who would later address NATO spending, Merkel […]

Senior aide to Turkish President Erdogan threatens U.S. forces in Syria

Senior aide to Turkish President Erdogan threatens U.S. forces in Syria

An aide to Turkish president Recep Erdogan told a radio show that the U.S. soldiers in northern Syria are not safe from Turkish bombs, saying “we won’t be considering the fact that there are armored American vehicles… all of a sudden, by accident, a few rockets can hit them.” His comments come as a politically […]

National Security Adviser touts President Trump’s ‘disruptive’ approach to foreign policy

National Security Adviser touts President Trump’s ‘disruptive’ approach to foreign policy

National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster characterized the foreign policy style of President Donald Trump as ‘disruptive’ in a speech this week, adding context to recent Trump statements that have left supporters and detractors alike wondering as to where the President definitively stands on key issues. “Some people have described him as disruptive. They’re right. And […]

In friendly phone call, Trump invites Philippine’s Duterte for White House meeting

In friendly phone call, Trump invites Philippine’s Duterte for White House meeting

President Donald Trump has invited President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines to the White House in a move that has shocked both detractors and supporters who are wary of the associating the United States with the controversial leader. Trump reportedly invited Duterte during a phone call on Saturday, which was described as a “friendly discussion” […]

Trump to be first sitting U.S. President to address the NRA on Friday

Trump to be first sitting U.S. President to address the NRA on Friday

President Donald Trump will speak to the National Rifle Association (NRA) at their national convention Friday in Atlanta, marking the first time a sitting U.S. President since Ronald Reagan has made such an address. Trump is set to be the guest of honor and keynote speaker at the weekend-long event, which will reportedly draw tens […]

VP Mike Pence addresses defense spending at PACOM, prompting the question: Can the U.S. afford to maintain its military?

VP Mike Pence addresses defense spending at PACOM, prompting the question: Can the U.S. afford to maintain its military?

Vice President Mike Pence expressed his support and gratitude to American service members in the U.S. Pacific Command on Monday, while attempting to address some of their concerns regarding the defense budget. Pence’s arrival at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu, Hawaii punctuated a ten-day trip that included stops in South Korea, Japan, Indonesia and […]