Experts say Kim Jong-un is returning to saber rattling as he tries to regain leverage over President Trump after their failed summit meeting in Vietnam.
Tag: Defense and Military Forces
New Zealand Envoy Convicted of Planting Camera in Its U.S. Embassy Bathroom
The accusation that Alfred Keating, the country’s most senior defense official in Washington, had tried to surreptitiously film his co-workers ended a distinguished four-decade military career.
North Korea Tests New Weapon
North Korea had declared a moratorium on missile tests after the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile in November 2017.
Declassified U.S. Documents Reveal Details About Argentina’s Dictatorship
The massive cache of declassified documents shows American intelligence official grew unnerved by the brutality of Argentina’s military rulers.
Sudan General Steps Down as Transitional Leader a Day After al-Bashir’s Ouster
The day after President Omar Hassan al-Bashir was ousted by his defense minister, that same official stepped down, to be replaced by another military leader.
Military Drills in Arctic Aim to Counter Russia, but the First Mission Is to Battle the Cold
Moscow is moving to claim Arctic territory as barriers between Russia and North America melt. Yet still bitter temperatures pose an immediate threat to NATO troops defending icy waterways.
Sudan’s President Omar Hassan al-Bashir Is Ousted, but Not His Regime
Mr. al-Bashir’s ouster follows months of street protests. The defense minister said the Constitution had been suspended, and the military was in charge.
In Netanyahu’s Win, Arabs See Another Nail in the Coffin of a Palestinian State
Benjamin Netanyahu’s election victory this week solidified the sense around the Middle East that Israel can do as it wishes, with American backing.
Pompeo Is Warned Against Sidestepping Congress for Conflict With Iran
Against escalating tensions with Tehran, a Republican senator says the Trump administration must understand it is not authorized to attack Iran.
Rival Security Forces Clash in Sudan Amid Anti-Government Protests
Paramilitary forces loyal to longtime authoritarian President Omar Hassan al-Bashir opened fire on anti-government protesters and army soldiers shot back.