DIA: Iraq is unlikely to retake Mosul from ISIL this year
The Iraqi-led and U.S.-backed operation to seize Mosul from Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) is not likely to happen this year, according to the director of the (more…)
In blow to allies, Kerry walks back Gen. Dunford’s Libya statement
By Jack Caravelli In another example of the Obama administration’s unwillingness to delegate authority and its inability to form a cohesive policy on fighting ISIL, Secretary of State John (more…)
EU announces plan to curb transfers of cash, assets to extremists
The European Union intends to choke off terrorists’ funding by closely tracking their assets and targeting their sources of cash. (FULL STORY) (more…)
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…)