“Industrial Scale” Syrian War Crimes: Report
An estimated eleven thousand prisoners of the Syrian regime have been brutalized and killed.
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Selling Iraq “The Weapons It Needs” Would Be a Mistake
The United States should learn to live with the fact with Iraq cannot be made into an ally anymore.
Despite French Intervention, Million Flee in Central Africa
Violence between Christians and Muslims seems to worsen, despite a French attempt to restore order.
West Suspends Syrian Rebel Aid as Commander Flees to Turkey
Britain and the United States suspend their support after Islamist rebels take hold of a weapons depot.
France Restores Calm in Former Colony, Suggests Leader Resign
The sectarian violence in the Central African Republic appears to have abated, but there is no political resolution yet.
French Troops Land in Central African Republic, Thousands Flee
French forces attempt to restore order in their former colony’s capital, a day after heavy fighting.
American Bomber Overflights Challenge Chinese Air Control
America steps into an island dispute by flying two bombers over the East China Sea.
Forces Defeat Rebels at Qara, Retake Damascus-Homs Highway
Bashar Assad’s regime restores a critical line of communication to supply its operations in the north.
Little Might Come of Egyptian-Russian Defense Cooperation
Egypt’s promise of a “new era” in relations with Russia is probably designed to put pressure on America.
Maliki Can Learn Counterinsurgency Lessons from Americans
The Iraqi leader has to reach out to his opponents.
America’s Cool New Destroyer, Coming Soon
The first in a new class of destroyers is almost ready to leave drydock, but doubts remain.
What Iran’s New Drone Aircraft Mean for Israel
Iran’s new unmanned aerial vehicles go a long way to strengthen its capabilities — and could be used against Israel.
New Choppers, New Capabilities on the Horizon for US Army
New helicopter procurement says a lot about how and where the Army might fight in the future.
Syrian Rebels Seek to Cuff Off Regime Access to Aleppo, Homs
A rebel offensive north of the capital Damascus threatens the regime’s ability to supply operations in the north.
Belarus, Russia to Stage European Defense Exercise
NATO is not alarmed by the deployment of hundreds of vehicles and thousands of soldiers.