Turkish Officials Recorded Discussing Military Action in Syria
Turkey’s security chiefs are allegedly overheard discussing creating a pretext for military intervention in Syria.
Military
Russia’s Crimea Seizure Underscores NATO’s Traditional Role
After two decades of navel gazing, it turns out NATO is still most useful for what it set out to do in the first place.
Ukraine Fears Invasion as Russia Stages Military Drills on Border
Russia stages large military exercises on Ukraine’s border as Germany warns of “catastrophe” unless it withdraws.
Russia Undeterred by NATO Deployments in Eastern Europe
The alliance deploys reconnaissance and fighter planes to reassure its Eastern European member states.
Congress, Pentagon Tussle Over Defense Spending Priorities
Republicans criticize defense cuts, but they were the ones who imposed limits on military spending.
Russia Expands Occupation, Ukraine Mobilizes Troops
Russian forces appear to be tightening their grip on the peninsula. Ukrainian troops mobilize in response.
Annexing Crimea Could Prove Costly for Russia
It is unclear what benefits Russia would derive from annexing the peninsula.
Putin Denies Troops in Crimea, Says Force “Last Resort”
The Russian leader denies that his soldiers have taken control of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula.
Putin Claims Authority to Invade Ukraine, Troops Seize Crimea
Vladimir Putin claims a mandate to invade Ukraine where his troops already control the Crimea.
Russian Troops Move into Crimea as Tensions with West Rise
Russian aircraft deliver hundreds of troops to the Ukrainian peninsula.
Russian Troops in Crimea After Yanukovich Deposed
Russian troops secure the naval base at Sevastopol.
German Defense Minister Tries to Fix Long Broken System
Ursula von der Leyen dismisses two officials responsible for procurement scandals and calls for a more active foreign policy.
Syrian Factions Fight Proxy War in Neighboring Lebanon
Radical Sunni groups target Hezbollah, which supports the Syrian regime of Bashar Assad.
NATO Missile Shield Prompts Russia to Expand Defenses
Russia is developing advances weapons systems in order to keep up in its missile arms race with the West.
Germany to Support Central African Mission Without Combat Troops
Germany is slowly becoming more involved in peacekeeping operations but still careful not to do any fighting.