Mideast military spending rises despite oil decline
The sharp drop in crude oil revenues has not slowed defense spending for several Middle East states. (FULL STORY) (more…)
The second nuclear age: Brussels and the expanding terror threat
By Jack Caravelli The attacks in Brussels are another reminder that while some progress has been made in taking territory in Iraq and Syria from ISIL, the terrorist threat (more…)
Evidence lacking that Putin is actually withdrawing from Syria
Russia continues to maintain a large presence in Syria despite President Vladimir Putin’s pledge that Moscow’s “task” was “achieved” and its forces would be withdrawn. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Brussels post-mortem: NATO’s HQ is hotbed of Islamic radicalism
By Jack Caravelli The successful March 22 terrorist attacks on the Brussels airport and a city subway station add to Europe’s growing list of cities — including Paris, London (more…)
Obama shatters another precedent, publicly criticizes the Saudis
By Jack Caravelli President Barack Obama has triggered another furious reaction from a Middle East ally with recent comments he made about Saudi Arabia. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Lawsuit over 9/11 attacks alleges role by Iran and Hizbullah
A lawsuit filed by the family of a victim of the September 11, 2001 terror attacks in New York alleges that Iran and Hizbullah were complicit in the attacks. (more…)
Defector’s memory stick reveals identity of 22,000 ISIL supporters
The personal information of 22,000 supporters of Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) was contained in recently-leaked documents. (FULL STORY) (more…)
London: Strategists aghast at U.S. policy in Obama-Trump era
By Jack Caravelli A week in London indicates the British are nearly as swept up in the U.S. presidential campaigns as their American cousins. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Merkel touted as next U.N. chief after migration disaster
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon’s tenure concludes at year’s end but already there is considerable behind the scenes politicking underway to identify his successor. (FULL STORY) (more…)