Wall Street Journal
Monday, August 1, 2016 - 15:06
Marking the first day of U.S. Army Africa’s annual exercise, Eastern Accord 2016, the opening ceremony brought combined and joint military senior leaders together to the Tanzanian Peacekeeping Training Centre, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on July 11.
Monday, August 1, 2016 - 15:06
The U.S. is all in favor of more European defense spending—but wants that money to go to more drones, precision munitions, new fighter aircraft or additional naval ships. What it doesn’t want to see is a new European Union military headquarters.
Monday, August 1, 2016 - 15:06
Civilian casualties in Afghanistan are headed toward a record high this year, a United Nations report said, as conflict in the country continues to intensify 15 years after the U.S.-led invasion.
Monday, August 1, 2016 - 15:06
Morale among some Afghan special forces is wearing thin as they are increasingly called upon to lead the fight against the Taliban, with teams feeling exploited by their leadership and missing U.S. support.
Thursday, March 26, 2015 - 07:12
Pakistan said Thursday it was considering a request from Saudi Arabia to participate in the Saudi-led military operation against Houthi rebels in Yemen. It remains unclear what military assistance the Saudis have asked for, though media reports suggest that Riyadh wants Pakistani participation in both airstrikes and ground operations. Pakistan has long been a close ally of Saudi Arabia, though in recent years, Islamabad has also improved its ties with neighboring Iran, a rival to Saudi Arabia.
Tuesday, March 17, 2015 - 06:30
Afghanistan hasn’t been able to bring the Taliban into peace negotiations ahead of President Ashraf Ghani’s planned visit to the White House next week, officials said, depriving the Afghan leader of a pivotal achievement ahead of the visit.
Monday, June 23, 2014 - 07:36
Mr. Hernández had been in Brazil for eight days as of Friday, prompting criticism that he was playing soccer tourist and skipping a regional summit of Central American leaders with U.S. Vice President Joe Biden.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014 - 00:00
The political fortunes of Mr. Petro appeared to be revived for now, after the court said it was halting the order by Inspector General Alejandro Ordonez until it determines whether the mayor's ouster was constitutional.
Thursday, December 19, 2013 - 00:00
Peru is on a buying spree for military aircraft, announcing a deal late Wednesday to buy 24 Russian Mi-171 helicopters for its armed forces.
Friday, August 16, 2013 - 00:00
The steady stream of deal-making, after years of partisan gridlock, is causing ordinary Mexicans to take notice and reviving international confidence.