Dunford: U.S., France planning ‘decisive military action’ in Libya
By Jack Caravelli Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, met in Paris on Jan. 22 with his French counterpart, Gen. Pierre de Villiers, chief (more…)
Israel, Cyprus, Greece forge alliance based on energy and tourism
A joint gas pipeline and shared tourism were high on the agenda as Cyprus hosted the leaders of Israel and Greece last week. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Moscow capitalizing on wars for experience, weapons development
By Jack Caravelli The Russian military is thriving from its engagement in parts of eastern Europe and Syria. The Russian General Staff, roughly equivalent to the U.S. Joint Chiefs (more…)
Iran-backed Yemen army touts effectiveness of Soviet-era missiles
Soviet-era missiles are “changing the course” of the war in Yemen in favor of Iran-backed forces, an officer said. (FULL STORY) (more…)
ISIL sets sights on overthrowing governments in Morocco, Tunisia
Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) is calling on Muslims in Morocco and Tunisia to join its ranks and overthrow the two countries’ “apostate” governments. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Gas finds may give rise to new Israeli alliance with Egypt, Greece
Recent discoveries of massive natural gas reserves in the Mediterranean bode well for a new alliance between Israel, Egypt and Greece, analysts say. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Top Israeli official: Iran wants to make Syria its province
Iran covets Syria as a potential province for a “deployment against Israel from the north,” an Israeli official said. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Israel concerned for Jordan’s security as ISIL encroaches
The stability of Jordan is at stake as Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) looks to expand its areas of control from Syria and Iraq, an Israeli official (more…)
Djibouti: Tiny strategic hub plays host to armies from seven nations
Six nations already have their African military hubs in Djibouti and China is knocking on the door as well. (FULL STORY) (more…)