Counterterrorism
Friday, June 13, 2014 - 06:30
The Iraqi government wants U.S. air power to help stop the terror groups taking over their cities. It wouldn’t take long to deliver air support, if Obama gives the green light.
Friday, June 13, 2014 - 06:27
Most lawmakers and administration officials expressed caution in committing to American airstrikes against militant targets, as Mr. Maliki has requested. But some said it might be the only way to give the Iraqi security services time to reorganize and blunt the militants’ offensive.
Friday, June 13, 2014 - 06:21
Sen. Patrick Leahy has prevented all U.S. military assistance to the Egyptians, asserting the Egyptian government had violated human rights in ousting the Islamist Muslim Brotherhood regime.
Friday, June 13, 2014 - 06:09
Restitching the fabric of Iraq and Syria may be Mission Impossible. But with its focus on counterterrorism and weapons supplies, the Obama administration seems to have decided to treat the region simply as a shooting gallery.
Friday, June 13, 2014 - 06:06
The temptation to let Iraq fend for itself is strong, but a breakup of Iraq is likely to bring endless violence to its people and many others around the world. Not to do everything possible to avert that outcome would be a dereliction, and one that Americans might greatly regret for years to come.
Friday, June 13, 2014 - 06:03
U.S. airstrikes and military aid will be pointless if the Iraqi Army is incapable of defending the country.
Friday, June 13, 2014 - 05:20
Spokesperson Jen Psaki discusses the deteriorating situation in Iraq and the additional assistance the U.S. will provide, the harsh sentencing of 25 activists in Egypt, Iran's nuclear program, dialogue in Venezuela, Secretary Kerry's meeting with Uganda's Foreign Minister, and the ongoing conflict in Libya.
Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 13:11
The president said his national security team was working “around the clock” to determine the most effective aid.
Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 13:03
Many Sinai residents blame coercive security practices by the Egyptian military as the cause of instability.
Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 08:20
The United States government has said that there is no timeline in the search of Chibok girls, adding that the US troops will be in Nigeria until the kidnapped schoolgirls are found.