A safari guide knew every watering hole in Pendjari National Park in Benin. He did not know that terrorists across the border could reach him in his country.
Tag: Defense and Military Forces
ISIS Is Regaining Strength in Iraq and Syria
Five months after its territorial defeat, the Islamic State is conducting guerrilla attacks as defense officials acknowledge that the terrorist group is here to stay.
Sudan Erupts in Joyful Celebration After Power-Sharing Deal Signed
The deal signals an end to eight months of popular protests, the ouster of a dictator and a bloody military-led crackdown.
Yemeni Separatists Relinquish Control of Buildings in Aden
The separatists’ takeover of Aden has strained a Saudi-led military coalition formed to confront the Iranian-aligned Houthis, who bombed a Saudi oil facility on Saturday.
Trump Administration Approves F-16 Fighter Jet Sales to Taiwan
The $8 billion arms package, the single largest from the United States to Taiwan in many years, is certain to anger China and could complicate the trade war.
Myanmar Military Uses Threat of Prison to Stifle Criticism Ahead of Elections
The military, known for its brutal ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya people, is using defamation laws to solidify its authority ahead of parliamentary elections next year.
North Korea Launches 2 Projectiles; South Korean Experts Blame Trump
North Korea fired two projectiles on Friday, its 6th missile test since late last month. Analysts say President Trump’s downplaying of the tests has encouraged the launches.
U.S. Seeks to Reassure Afghan Military Amid Uncertainty Over a Peace Deal
The leader of the American and NATO missions in Afghanistan denied reports that support was being pulled back in anticipation of an agreement with the Taliban.
South Korean Leader Strikes Conciliatory Tone in Dispute With Japan
In a major speech, President Moon Jae-in urged Japan to stop using trade to address historical disputes and expressed hope that the two economies could cooperate.
Inside the Crackdown in Kashmir
A week after India stripped Kashmir of its autonomy and imposed a communications blackout, we spent Eid in Srinagar, where security forces are stopping people from moving and speaking freely.