Conflict
Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 06:04
President Juan Manuel Santos on Tuesday said his defense minister was being reassigned and replaced, as the government wades through peace talks with leftist rebels.
Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 05:55
Ukraine wants a nuclear missile shield, according to the country’s security chief, something that would almost certainly provoke an aggressive response from Russia.
Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 05:39
The U.S. strategy for defeating the Islamic State hinges on the belief that tamping down sectarian tensions will encourage the Sunni population to reject ISIS and support an Iraqi central government that shares power between Sunnis and Shiites.
Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 05:35
The United States must work with what partners it has available in Iraq, not fictitious ones it might prefer.
Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 05:29
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi flew to Russia on Wednesday seeking closer military cooperation as he faces tough challenges in the fight against the Islamic State jihadist group.
Thursday, May 21, 2015 - 05:25
The United States is rushing 1,000 antitank rockets to the Iraqi military to help combat the massive suicide vehicle bombs that Islamic State militants used in capturing the provincial capital of Ramadi.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 - 08:12
More than a decade of war and billions in U.S. funds to build up an Afghan military force have failed to defeat a Taliban insurgency that remains a threat across the country.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 - 07:29
Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza sacked three top minsters Monday after a failed coup attempt, replacing the defence, foreign affairs and trade ministers.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 - 07:20
The House Appropriations Committee is proposing a $200 million fund to provide weapons, training and other items to assist Ukraine in its standoff with Russian-backed forces.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 - 06:41
Ukraine is open to considering proposals to place a ballistic missile-defense system on its territory to ward off the risk of attacks from Russia