Politics and Security

Afghanistan’s Illusion of a New Pakistan
Tuesday, June 2, 2015 - 05:42
The new National Unity Government (NUG) in Afghanistan led by President Ashraf Ghani has been taking a new approach towards Pakistan, making significant concessions, albeit with uncertain results.
Afghan President Demands Pakistan Do More to Rein in Taliban
Monday, June 1, 2015 - 05:46
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani warned Pakistan he would reverse a diplomatic outreach unless Islamabad clamps down on Taliban activities and puts its leaders under house arrest, venting frustration as Kabul faces an onslaught of attacks by the insurgents.
Russian Aircraft Scrambled to Ward Off US Destroyer in Black Sea
Monday, June 1, 2015 - 05:33
Russian military aircraft were scrambled to head off a US warship that was acting "aggressively" in the Black Sea.
What's Behind Taliban's Trip to Tehran?
Friday, May 29, 2015 - 05:22
A political delegation of the Taliban led by Tayyeb Agha has traveled to Tehran and held talks with certain Iranian security and military officials.
On Afghan Transit, NATO And Russia Part Ways -- This Time, Amicably
Friday, May 22, 2015 - 05:33
Russia announced this week that it has formally cut off the transit of NATO military cargo through Russian territory.
Punish US Generals for Mismanaging Afghan War Funds, Says Inspector General
Friday, May 22, 2015 - 05:20
A $36 million command and control center planned for Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan as part of the 2011 U.S. troop surge was built even though multiple officials had warned it was unneeded.
Israel Event Focuses on Mutual Threat
Friday, May 22, 2015 - 05:15
A three-day, closed-door conference attended by eight top NATO air defense commanders and senior staff ended Thursday in Israel where thoughts and experiences vis-a-vis the challenges and opportunities of their common mission were exchanged amongst the attendees.
Judy Asks: Is the European Neighborhood Policy Doomed?
Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 06:13
The European Neighborhood Policy (ENP) is not a doomed concept, but rather a determined commitment.
The Federal Budget and Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016: Democracy, Governance, and Human Rights in the Middle East and North Africa
Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 05:32
The FY16 budget demonstrates a welcome effort to regularize U.S. assistance mechanisms rather than continuing to rely on ad hoc and reactive funding instruments.
Pentagon: Wasting $34 Million on a Building We Never Used? It Happens.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 - 08:16
Not only is no one being held responsible for the decision to construct a huge building in Afghanistan that was never used, the Pentagon says it would do the same thing all over again.

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