This is the story behind how Ethiopia’s prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, won a Nobel Prize for making peace with his country’s longtime enemy — and then used the alliance to plan a war.
Tag: War and Armed Conflicts
Your Monday Briefing: Flooding in Australia
Climate change sparks bush fires, now catastrophic floods.
Russia-Ukraine Sea Encounter Highlights Jittery Nerves in the Region
The Russians intercepted a half-century-old Ukrainian naval vessel, then portrayed its actions as a provocative prelude to war.
U.S. Announces End to Combat Mission in Iraq, but Troops Will Not Leave
The U.S. military said it had transitioned to an advise and assist mission in the country, but the roughly 2,500 service members on the ground will remain, staying on in support roles.
For Ukraine’s Soldiers, Anticipation of Invasion by Putin’s Russia
After eight years in the trenches, Ukrainian soldiers are resigned to the possibility that the Russian military, which dwarfs their own in power and wealth, will come sooner or later.
On Syria’s Ruins, a Drug Empire Flourishes
Powerful associates of Syria’s president, Bashar al-Assad, are making and selling captagon, an illegal amphetamine, creating a new narcostate on the Mediterranean.
Pentagon Chief Orders New Inquiry Into U.S. Airstrike That Killed Dozens in Syria
The decision follows a New York Times investigation that described allegations that top officials had sought to conceal civilian casualties.
Ethiopian Leader Heads to Front Line as War Threatens to Widen
Two years after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s claim that he was going into battle reflected both resolve and vulnerability.
Strike on U.S. Base Was Iranian Response to Israeli Attack, Officials Say
Iran has not acknowledged the attack, but U.S. and Israeli officials said it was retaliation for Israeli airstrikes, drawing the U.S. into Iran’s shadow war with Israel.
Pentagon Chief Says More Must Be Done to Prevent Civilian Harm
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III gave his first public comments about a U.S. strike in 2019 that killed dozens of women and children in Syria, though he offered few specifics.