Department of Defense clerical error cheats a veteran out of his pension

Department of Defense clerical error cheats a veteran out of his pension

In July 2001, Captain Ron Casillas received orders informing him that he was being reassigned to the retired reserves as he was now eligible for retirement after completing 20 years of service. This came as a bit of a surprise to Ron as he had about five more years to go until he hit his […]

US to consider permanent military base in Poland

US to consider permanent military base in Poland

Washington D.C., United States—U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the Pentagon is considering the installation of a permanent military mission in Poland. Previously during a White House meeting, Polish President Andrzej Duda had requested from President Trump the building of a new, permanent U.S. military base on Polish soil. He argued that this would […]

The Russian government submits new evidence regarding Malaysia Airlines flight MH17

The Russian government submits new evidence regarding Malaysia Airlines flight MH17

Moscow, Russia—The Russian government has accused the Ukrainian security forces of being the perpetrators behind the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17. On July 2014, Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur was shot down by a missile in Ukrainian airspace. All 298 passengers died. The majority were Dutch citizens, but other nationalities […]

Murder, harassment, and blame lead to heightened tensions in Ukraine

Murder, harassment, and blame lead to heightened tensions in Ukraine

On Aug. 31 Alexander Zakharchenko was killed in a blast in a café in Donetsk, Ukraine, where he was meeting with other members of the self-proclaimed government of the Donetsk Republic. Everyone seems to be blaming everyone else for the incident. No one is taking responsibility.  Yet every side has a reason to accuse others. Russian […]

Russia smiles as the EU debates its energy future

Russia smiles as the EU debates its energy future

Brussels, Belgium—The European Union persists in its effort to reach an agreement with Russia over the construction of an underwater gas pipeline. The European Commission, the EU’s executive branch, has been trying to cajole member-states to keep the expansion of the Nord Stream II gas pipeline on the table despite concerns over EU’s increasing energy […]

Major Global Conflicts Weekly Update: Coming siege of Idlib, Ceasefire violations in Ukraine, China builds possible base in Afghanistan, US and Mexico announce new anti-drug effort

Major Global Conflicts Weekly Update: Coming siege of Idlib, Ceasefire violations in Ukraine, China builds possible base in Afghanistan, US and Mexico announce new anti-drug effort

Syrian Conflict The Syrian War started in 2011 as an uprising and protests against the government of Syria led by Bashar Al Assad.  Originally,  the rebel forces were known as the Free Syrian Army but later splintered into several different groups, one of which is ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant).  The conflict […]

Major Global Conflicts Weekly Update: Coming Siege of Idlib, Merkel and Putin meet, More trouble in Afghanistan, Bodies found hanging in Mexico

Major Global Conflicts Weekly Update: Coming Siege of Idlib, Merkel and Putin meet, More trouble in Afghanistan, Bodies found hanging in Mexico

Syrian Conflict The Syrian War started in 2011 as an uprising and protests against the government of Syria led by Bashar al-Assad. Originally, the rebel forces were known as the Free Syrian Army but later splintered into several different groups, one of which is ISIL (the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant). The conflict is complex, […]

Major Global Conflicts Weekly Update: Coming Siege of Idlib, Merkel to meet with Putin, Taliban fights for Ghanzi, Mexico Murder Rate Rises

Major Global Conflicts Weekly Update: Coming Siege of Idlib, Merkel to meet with Putin, Taliban fights for Ghanzi, Mexico Murder Rate Rises

Syrian Conflict The Syrian War started in 2011 as an uprising and protests against the government of Syria led by Bashar al-Assad. Originally, the rebel forces were known as the Free Syrian Army but later splintered into several different groups, one of which is ISIL (the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant). The conflict is complex, […]

Major Global Conflicts, Weekly Update: Peace talks and rebuilding Syria, informal talks with Taliban, Putin invites Trump to Moscow, government shutdown over border wall

Major Global Conflicts, Weekly Update: Peace talks and rebuilding Syria, informal talks with Taliban, Putin invites Trump to Moscow, government shutdown over border wall

Syrian Conflict The Syrian War started in 2011 as an uprising and protests against the government of Syria led by Bashar al-Assad. Originally, the rebel forces were known as the Free Syrian Army but later splintered into several different groups, one of which is ISIL (the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant). The conflict is complex, […]

The Pentagon gives $200 million to Ukrainian military

The Pentagon gives $200 million to Ukrainian military

This week it was announced by the United States’ Department of Defense (DOD) that $200 million would be given to the Ukrainian military to continue the providing of training, equipment, and military advisory services. The DOD wishes to improve upon Ukraine’s internal defense capabilities by working within the framework of its current military forces. Over $1 […]

Ukraine and Turkey collaborate to arrest blogger in Kiev with alleged ties to 2016 coup

Ukraine and Turkey collaborate to arrest blogger in Kiev with alleged ties to 2016 coup

A Turkish blogger was arrested by Security Services of Ukrainian (SBU) agents this week in Kiev. The man identified as Yusuf Inan was detained at Turkey’s request for being involved with the failed 2016 military coup in Turkey against the recently re-elected President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Turkish state-sponsored media reported that Yusuf Inan was extradited from Ukraine via […]