Arms Control

Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 13:23
But contrary to media reports, “no contract was signed with the Iranian company,” the ministry said in a statement posted on its website on Tuesday.
Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 13:15
The OPCW said a fourth consignment, containing mustard gas, left Syria on Wednesday. It welcomed the move, while urging Damascus to "maintain momentum" in shipping out the chemicals.
Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 13:10
American policy has done little for the country’s long-term security, promoting personal patronage networks instead of durable institutions to manage a peaceful transition of power in Uzbekistan.
Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 06:44

The first two months of 2014 saw a number of arms agreements and rumored agreements by Middle Eastern countries, which have been rapidly increasing their defense budgets over the past few years. The deals included a sale of American Apache helicopters to Iraq, a rumored agreement between Russia and Egypt, and international interest in Turkey’s UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), among others, altogether amounting to a potential $13 billion in transactions.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 09:12

The two recent al-Shabab attacks in Somalia pushed aside some significant security-sector related stories this month, which showcase corruption and disarray in the Somali security sector. Here is a quick recap of three stories:

Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 08:39
Spokesperson Jen Psaki discusses troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, the core issues and framework of the peace process between Israel and Palestine, the elections in Egypt, and other security issues.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 08:21
Spokesperson Jen Psaki addresses reports of the Iran arms sale to Iraq, the peace process proceedings with Israel and Palestine, the government resignation in Egypt, and other security issues around the world.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 08:15
He affirmed Bahrain’s efforts to boost and support bilateral cooperation between the two friendly countries.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 08:14
Iraq, facing heavy pressure from the United States, has denied signing deals for weapons and ammunition with Iran in apparent violation of international sanctions.
Wednesday, February 26, 2014 - 08:13
The Israel Navy assumes that Hezbollah has gotten hold of advanced Russian- made Yakhont antiship missiles, a senior navy source said on Tuesday.

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