Wednesday, November 25, 2015 - 06:17
Saudi Arabia has one of the largest military budgets in the entire world and its military is one of the most capable in the region. It has been involved in the military fight against the Islamic State since last year, joining the U.S.-led coalition against the group in September and before that working with the United States to train rebels
Tuesday, May 12, 2015 - 13:06
The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to eliminate a key Obama Administration counterterrorism initiative to provide military aid to the Middle East and Africa this week because of lingering questions about the administration’s plan and strategy for the newly created Counterterrorism Partnership Fund (CTPF).
Tuesday, April 28, 2015 - 17:42
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States have shared close ties for over 70 years. Although the two nations sometimes disagree, including recently over the civil war in Syria and U.S. nuclear negotiations with Iran, this relationship has endured despite both nations’ distinct set of values.
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - 06:03
Although UAE has been a strong U.S. military ally, participating in every major global U.S. military coalition effort except for the 2003 invasion of Iraq, UAE’s recent actions, particularly in Libya, have frustrated U.S. officials and raised questions about the potential misuse of U.S.-supplied arms to UAE.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 10:44
The recent murder of Jordan’s Lieutenant Moaz al-Kasasbeh by militants of the so-called Islamic State has propelled the Kingdom into the international spotlight.
Thursday, January 29, 2015 - 12:20
For most of the 1990s, Turkey was a major recipient of U.S. foreign assistance, receiving over $400 million, on average, in military aid per year from FY1990 to FY1997. In return, the United States and its allies were granted access to Turkish territory to launch attacks against Iraq in the first Gulf War.
Thursday, January 22, 2015 - 06:33
Saudi Arabia's harsh interpretation of sharia law and its use of capital punishment have come under international scrutiny. For many, the Saudi justice system sounds not unlike that of the Islamic State, the extremist Islamist group which has struck fear in much of the Middle East.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - 06:46
On Monday, the Pentagon announced that a team of about 50 American troops had been deployed to Iraq's Anbar province. According to Reuters, the group was stationed at al-Asad air base, where they are preparing for an advisory mission in the fight against the Islamic State extremist group and their allies in the region.
Friday, September 5, 2014 - 07:07
Ukraine and an alleged Russian invasion of the country are among the biggest topics of conversation at NATO's summit in Wales. But Ukraine is not a member of NATO, which makes the issue of the alliance's "collective defense" posture (Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty ) unclear. The Kremlin has warned that if Ukraine attempted to join NATO, any chances for peace would be derailed.
Thursday, May 22, 2014 - 08:03
The United States already has boots on the ground in a surprising number of African countries.
