Counterterrorism
Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 06:38
The closure of the U.S. Embassy in Yemen has forced the CIA to significantly scale back its counterterrorism presence in the country, according to current and former U.S. officials, who said the evacuation represents a major setback in operations against al-Qaeda’s most dangerous affiliate.
Thursday, February 12, 2015 - 06:26
Kyrgyz authorities wary of militant recruitment in the south are holding seminars there to educate citizens.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015 - 07:37
Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Tom Malinowski met with members of Syria's civil society and opposition located in Turkey, February 4-7, to express the U.S. Government’s ongoing support for their work.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 - 06:35
The Obama administration is hoping to nearly double U.S. assistance to Jordan over the next two years as the country struggles to cope with domestic issues and pressure from the conflicts in Syria and Iraq.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015 - 06:31
The oceangoing armories are the byproduct of global trade, high-seas piracy and national arms restrictions. Shippers traversing the dangerous waters off Somalia want armed guards to protect their cargo and crews.
Monday, February 2, 2015 - 13:20
Secretary of State John Kerry released remarks with Qatari Foreign Minister Khalid al-Attiyah after their meeting.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015 - 08:00
U.S. drone strikes and other activities have undoubtedly killed some number of AQAP members; the problem is that they have also killed plenty of innocent Yemenis, increased sympathy for AQAP in some circles, and generally turned Yemeni opinion against the United States itself.
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.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015 - 08:00
The United States is continuing airstrikes against al Qaeda’s branch in Yemen while facing questions about how to carry on such operations without a trusted partner on the ground following the collapse of the country’s fragile, pro-Western government.
Monday, January 26, 2015 - 07:32
President Obama defended his counterterrorism strategy in tumultuous Yemen Sunday, as influential lawmakers from both parties suggested the U.S. may need to turn to special operations forces to root out terrorists from the Middle Eastern nation and elsewhere in the region.