Al-Qaeda Is Still in Afghanistan: Denial Hurts US Credibility
America’s allies will think twice about trusting it in the future as US credibility suffers another blow.
Terrorism
Who Really Are the Taliban? Is There a Taliban 2.0™?
Who really are the Taliban? But more importantly, how have they changed in these 20 years?
An Axis of Evil? China Looks to Taliban for ‘Peace, Reconstruction, Reconciliation’
China held talks with Taliban leaders to discuss forging a closer relationship. This can only prove to be detrimental to the United States.
The Malayan Scouts: The Forefathers of the Modern SAS
Who’s up for a 100 day jungle patrol?
US Could Shift From a Combat to an Advisory Role in Iraq
“Iraqis are now ready to stand up on their feet and protect themselves. We are no longer in need of US combat troops,” the PM of Iraq said.
US Airstrikes Target Taliban Forces, Destroy Captured Equipment
The U.S. may nearly be out of Afghanistan, but will still deliver a bite — or an airstrike or two — against the Taliban when needed.
United States Strikes at Al-Shabaab Terrorists in Somalia
This is the first airstrike that the United States has conducted against al-Shabaab since Joe Biden became president.
Operation Allies Refuge Commences: 2,500 Afghans Are Moving to the US
“These are brave Afghans and their families who have completed a thorough security vetting process,” the State Department said as Operation Allies Refuge begins.
A Green Beret’s Actions Highlight Why the US Needs to Be in Somalia
The actions of William Doyle contributed to 173 enemies killed and 60 more wounded while saving “countless” partner forces.
The First Test for Israel’s New Government Comes in the Form of Balloons
Just days after Prime Minister Bennett assumed power in Israel a slew of incendiary balloons led to renewed Israeli strikes against Gaza.
France to End Operation Barkhane in the Sahel, Will Retain Smaller Force
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
This is the deadliest attack in Burkina Faso since the country was overrun by Islamic jihadists five years ago.
