The Washington Post
Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 06:38
The United States will close its embassy in Yemen amid mounting concerns over deteriorating security in the country’s capital, where Shiite rebels have seized control of the government and ousted a critical U.S. counterterrorism ally.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - 07:21
A drone strike killed a leader of the militant group al-Shabab in southern Somalia on Saturday, according to U.S. officials, in the latest sign of how U.S. military operations in the country are gradually escalating.
Monday, February 2, 2015 - 06:44
The West, including the United States, needs to get serious about assisting Ukraine if it does not wish to see the situation deteriorate further. White House and Congress must commit serious money to Ukraine’s defense: $1 billion in military assistance this fiscal year, followed by an additional $1 billion each in fiscal year 2016 and 2017.
Friday, January 30, 2015 - 06:57
Three American civilian contractors and an Afghan national were killed Thursday in a shooting incident at a military base attached to Kabul’s international airport, according to U.S. officials. A fourth American contractor was wounded in the attack.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - 07:51
What went wrong for the U.S.-backed government in Yemen, and what are the consequences for counterterrorism operations there against al-Qaeda’s most dangerous affiliate? Both questions have disturbing answers.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - 05:37
What happened in Yemen is not very different from the stories of other Arab nations shaken by the “Arab Spring” revolutions. U.S. military intervention hasn’t checked the disintegration, nor has American retreat. This history is being written by the Arabs, not outsiders. Foreign assistance can help strong, broadly based governments but not fragile, polarized ones.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 - 07:11
The United States has further reduced its diplomatic profile in Yemen amid the violence and political upheaval there, the State Department said Monday.
Monday, January 26, 2015 - 06:54
Against a backdrop of militant Islamist attacks, Secretary of State John F. Kerry on Sunday urged Nigeria’s president and his leading opponent in upcoming elections to accept the results of next month’s vote and encourage their supporters to eschew postelection violence.
Friday, January 23, 2015 - 06:37
Since 2012, the United States has tried to build a “partnership” against al-Qaeda with President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, training selected Yemeni counterterrorism units and providing close to $1 billion in aid.
Friday, January 23, 2015 - 06:03
At the end of their first round of talks Thursday, Cuban and American delegations pronounced it “productive,” respectful and positive. But both acknowledged that “profound differences” remain.