Counterterrorism
Thursday, October 22, 2015 - 06:55
Nigeria has hired mercenaries to combat Boko Haram as military chiefs face a December deadline to crush the militants, according to senior military sources.
Thursday, October 22, 2015 - 06:46
Lack of intervention by Western powers has left the Chibok girls in captivity.
Thursday, October 22, 2015 - 06:31
Washington’s compromises on politics in the name of advancing security sidestep the need for political solutions.
Thursday, October 22, 2015 - 06:22
The United States offered Niger two military surveillance planes Wednesday as attacks by suspected Boko Haram extremists continued in the country's south-east region bordering Nigeria.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 - 06:57
Fears of spillover from Afghanistan and ISIS have prompted Moscow to increase its military might in Central Asia.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 - 06:57
The European Union has committed €165 million in additional funding to support the African Union’s fight to ‘liberate’ Somalia from Al Shabaab fighters.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 - 06:40
Commander Task Force 68 provided training on basic tactical intelligence processes to Cameroon forces, Sept. 19-25, at Douala Naval Headquarters Base in Cameroon.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 - 06:37
The White House’s decision to send roughly 300 U.S. troops to Cameroon to help fight the Islamist extremist group Boko Haram has the support of some observers, though it also raised questions about might and motives.
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 - 06:18
The United States, which relied heavily on the use of unmanned aerial systems to conduct intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) while enjoying a relative monopoly on UAS, is expanding the number of partner countries it will loan drones to.
Monday, October 19, 2015 - 06:18
John Owen, Taylor Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia and an expert in security and U.S. foreign policy, explains the significance of this move and what it means for the global fight against terrorism.