Security Assistance
Thursday, May 5, 2016 - 06:22
If first impressions really can be gleaned from footwear, Afghan security forces may be about as disjointed and ragged as a state-run military can get.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 - 07:06
Russia and Argentina are interested in promoting dialogue on problems of global and regional security, the press service of the Russian defense ministry said after a meeting of Russian and Argentinian deputy defense ministers.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 - 06:04
Seeking to stare down any future Russian aggression, the United States is looking to deploy more troops and sophisticated weapons to Europe, the U.S. military’s top officer told Foreign Policy.
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - 06:46
The United States and Senegal signed a cooperation agreement on Monday to ease the deployment of American troops to the West African nation to counter humanitarian crises, natural disasters or terrorist attacks.
Monday, May 2, 2016 - 06:55
Helping other countries' militaries and intelligence services is a vital part of whatever we're calling the war on terrorism these days. These programs, however, are often seen as one of two extremes: a panacea or an afterthought.
Monday, May 2, 2016 - 06:52
A team of UK Army soldiers has arrived in Somalia as part of Britain’s plans to deploy hundreds of troops in several African countries, following a pledge by Prime Minister David Cameron.
Monday, May 2, 2016 - 06:33
The dwindling U.S. troop presence in Afghanistan is hampering the Pentagon’s ability to train and monitor local security forces, a government watchdog report warned Friday.
Monday, May 2, 2016 - 06:26
France will increase the number of its troops in Ivory Coast, Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Friday on a trip to the African nation, which hosts a regional base for French forces.
Monday, May 2, 2016 - 06:10
The exoneration of 16 U.S. service members for their role in a deadly attack on a civilian hospital in Afghanistan in October highlights the perils of America’s continued involvement in the country.
Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 06:19
Members of the U.S. Congress on Wednesday raised doubts over the Obama administration’s decision to sell eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, echoing New Delhi’s concerns that these weapons will improve Islamabad’s capabilities to fight India rather than combat terrorism.