International Relations
To foster regional security, forge a long-term counterterrorism partnership with Iraq
In a remarkably complex situation, it’s a hedge worth building.
Meet the frustrated negotiators seeking a Gaza ceasefire
Qatar is increasingly the world’s mediator, but this is the energy-rich sheikdom’s toughest case yet.
US preps unusual $2B loan for Polish military
Poland has bought billions worth of U.S. military goods, in addition to Korean-made armaments.
A year after China cut mil-to-mil contacts with US, a hint of thaw?
INDOPACOM commander met with Chinese military delegation, Pentagon confirms.
Pentagon seeks missile defense integration with Australia
U.S. and Australia deepen military partnership on technology.
US to train Ukrainian pilots, maintainers on F-16s this fall
The pilots will go through English language training before getting into the cockpit.
Meet the tiny State Department offices clearing billions of dollars’ worth of weapons for Ukraine
They’ve handled a 150-fold increase in work by doing in hours what used to take months.
US Open to Expanding AUKUS
New participants to the partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States would need to provide beneficial tech contributions, officials said.
Pentagon Wants Combatant Commands More Involved in Foreign Arms Sales
DOD's other ideas to speed up exports include creating a Defense Security Cooperation Service.
Can F-35 Engine Plan Get Foreign OK?
The U.S. Air Force decided to upgrade the existing engine instead of pursuing a new adaptive engine, and will likely talk to partners about the change later this year.
Italy and Japan Are Deepening Military-Industrial Ties. The US Should Help
Yes, even though they’re working on Europe’s new fighter jet.
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World Leaders Expected to Push for Ukraine War Crimes Trials at Munich Security Conference
“How do we get them in front of courts?” says the German ambassador who leads the annual event.
When Macron and Biden Meet, Will it Be Love, Actually?
America needs to see eye-to-eye with its oldest ally.
Lawmakers Highlight ‘Urgency’ To Train Aussie Submariners As AUKUS Celebrates One Year
“Whether you’re developing a workforce to build it or those to operate it, the sooner we begin that training pipeline, the better off we will be,” Rep. Donald Norcross said.
Czech Republic To Buy 24 F-35s Amid Russia's War on Ukraine, Ministry Says
“Given the worsening security situation,” Prague says, it must bolster air forces now.
Biden Defends Saudi Trip To ‘Reassert’ US Influence Amid Human Rights Criticism
“I’m meeting with nine other heads of state. It just happens to be in Saudi Arabia,” the president said.
Biden’s Trip to ‘Stabilize’ US-Mideast Ties Kicks Off in Israel
Analysts predicted Biden will try to secure commitments from allies against China and Iran.
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NATO Ignores Zelenskyy’s Plea For 1% of Its Tanks, Jets
Alliance announces four new battlegroups as GOP calls for more direct aid to Ukraine.
Biden to Tap Colombia As Next Major Non-NATO Ally
The longtime security partner would be the 19th country and third in South America to receive the designation.
US, Russia Agree to Deconfliction Hotline As Putin’s Attack On Ukraine Escalates
Russia has fired almost 500 missiles at Ukrainian targets.
