Paul D. Shinkman
Monday, August 1, 2016 - 15:06
Defense Secretary Ash Carter's visit to Afghanistan on Tuesday completed an extensive world tour of U.S. war policy, one that began Friday at a NATO summit in Warsaw to help celebrate the Cold War-era alliance's newfound relevance before continuing on with a surprise trip to meet with counterparts in Iraq. His trek culminated here, the heart of America's longest conflict.
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 06:23
Millions of U.S. taxpayer dollars have been wasted in Afghanistan, according to a new watchdog inspection of 44 construction projects undertaken between 2009 and 2015, raising questions about the ability of the local government and its U.S. patrons to sustain rebuilding the war-torn country’s infrastructure.
Monday, December 21, 2015 - 07:37
A new poll drastically undercuts a critical assumption among U.S. policymakers who believe American troops would be welcomed into Syria or Iraq to help destroy the Islamic State group and its brutal rule. The poll instead shows a vast majority of civilians on the ground there believes the U.S. created the extremist network, also known as ISIS or ISIL, and sees it as no better than the proxies the White House supports to win the war remotely.
Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 06:12
The U.S. knows the Saudi government has employed cluster bombs in its ongoing war against Shiite Muslim rebels in neighboring Yemen, but has done little if anything to stop the use of the indiscriminate and deadly weapons during what has become a human rights catastrophe in one of the Arab world's poorest countries.
Thursday, July 30, 2015 - 06:17
The Iraqi government has accepted only a fraction of fighting vehicles the U.S. has offered to provide it, indicating leaders in Baghdad desperately holding their country together amid the Islamic State group onslaught may be trying to appease multiple masters.
Wednesday, July 9, 2014 - 09:38
At a time when the U.S. military apparatus is spread thin, and under an Obama administration seeking to follow through on its promise to end U.S. involvement in conflict abroad, a question emerges: What is the U.S. still doing in Nigeria?
Wednesday, October 2, 2013 - 08:52
An inside look at the groups combating threats coming out of Somalia
Thursday, September 26, 2013 - 07:21
Former top diplomat for Africa says international supporters must not waiver in Somalia.
Thursday, April 25, 2013 - 00:00
This alliance with Iran uses established drug trade routes from countries in South and Central America to penetrate North American borders, all under a banner of mutual malevolence toward the U.S.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 - 00:00
Propaganda broadcasts into Venezuela are one of the only ways to ensure a free and fair election to replace the deceased Hugo Chavez, the head of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said