A North Korean fishing boat puttered around in South Korean waters for two days without being intercepted. South Koreans are scandalized by the lapse in vigilance.
Tag: Defense and Military Forces
The MH17 Charges, Explained
Four men were charged with murder for an attack on a plane in 2014. What happened then, who are the defendants and what does it have to do with Russia?
Sudan Ousted a Brutal Dictator. His Successor Was His Enforcer.
Lt. Gen. Mohamed Hamdan was once a camel trader who led a militia accused of genocidal violence in Darfur. He now sits at the pinnacle of power.
Distrusting Both Iran and U.S., Europe Urges ‘Maximum Restraint’
Washington’s history of hyping intelligence is weighing on European governments, who are suspicious of President Trump’s hawkish Iran policies.
Mortar Fire Breaks Syria Cease-Fire Negotiated by Russia and Turkey
The cease-fire was to end more than six weeks of fighting and bombing. But bombing and shelling erupted in Idlib Province, the last piece of rebel-held territory.
Houthis Strike Saudi Airport, Escalating Yemen Conflict
The Houthi missile wounded 26 people. Fighting between the Houthi rebels and the Saudi-led coalition has escalated in recent weeks.
Sudan’s Protesters Call Off Strike and Agree to Resume Talks With Military
Eight days after the military killed dozens of protesters in a brutal crackdown, protest leaders said they were ready to resume power-sharing talks.
As China Looms, Australia’s Military Refocuses on Pacific Neighbors
The Australian military’s role in regional stability is evolving in the face of a rising, powerful China and a United States in seeming retreat from the global stage.
Pakistan’s Tribal Areas Are Still Waiting for Justice as Army Tightens Grip
A year after Pakistan voted to bring the Pashtun tribal areas into the national civilian court system, the army is still the master of justice there, residents say.
Colombia’s Congress Debates Censuring Defense Minister Over Army Kill Orders
Orders to “double the results” of missions against guerrilla and criminal groups sent a chill down the Colombian military’s ranks, and prompted debate in Congress over the defense minister’s future.