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“The sky is against us” – Syrian Christian fighters struggle to hold their lines in Tel Tamer

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Estonia special forces to join France-led Takuba mission in Mali, defense ministry says
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SDF secures ‘ticking time-bomb’ ISIS prisoners in Syria against alarming odds
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EU to ‘increase presence and improve support’ for Sahel partners fighting terrorism
November 11, 2019
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Dozens injured as multiple explosions hit Qamishli in northeast Syria

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UN renews mandate of Central African Republic peacekeeping mission MINUSCA

The United Nations Security Council extended the mandate of Central African Republic peacekeeping mission MINUSCA
November 15, 2019

France to host Zelensky and Putin in bid to end Ukraine conflict
November 15, 2019

Tel Tamer’s hectic hospital belies northern Syria ceasefire
November 15, 2019

Esper says $10bn Pentagon JEDI contract awarded fairly after Amazon claims ‘bias’
November 15, 2019

US seeks Coalition meeting on ISIS threat in West Africa and the Sahel
November 14, 2019

“The sky is against us” – Syrian Christian fighters struggle to hold their lines in Tel Tamer
November 14, 2019

Russia moves helicopters to new Syria base in Qamishli near Turkey border

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Joanne Stocker November 13, 2019
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SDF secures ‘ticking time-bomb’ ISIS prisoners in Syria against alarming odds

The Syrian Democratic Forces struggles to contain ISIS prisoners in northeast Syria as the US warns their conditions are a ticking time-bomb

EUTM-Mali trains FAMa personnel

November 13, 2019

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EU to ‘increase presence and improve support’ for Sahel partners fighting terrorism

Mark Esper and James Jeffrey

November 1, 2019

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It took almost a year, but a simple shift in US stance led to Turkey’s assault against Syria’s Kurds

Ground Zero after the Battle of Marawi in the Philippines

October 29, 2019

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Suicide bombs and foreign fighters are burgeoning jihadi threats for the Philippines

IDPs in Tel Tamer, Syria

October 25, 2019

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After years helping others, aid workers are Syria’s latest refugees

Ilham Ahmed

October 21, 2019

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‘We can’t lose hope’ – SDF willing to work with US despite ‘huge blow’ in northeast Syria

Niger troops display seized weapons

October 17, 2019

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G5 Sahel Joint Force makes ‘major’ weapons seizure in northern Niger

Rojda Felat surveys a flank of Tal al-Samam with other SDF commanders

October 13, 2019

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Syrian government forces set to enter Kobani and Manbij in SDF deal

Turkish Air Force F-16

October 10, 2019

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‘The border is on fire’: Turkey battles Syria’s Kurds near Tal Abyad after ground invasion

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UN renews mandate of Central African Republic peacekeeping mission MINUSCA

The United Nations Security Council extended the mandate of Central African Republic peacekeeping mission MINUSCA
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November 15, 2019

France to host Zelensky and Putin in bid to end Ukraine conflict
November 15, 2019

Tel Tamer’s hectic hospital belies northern Syria ceasefire
November 15, 2019

US seeks Coalition meeting on ISIS threat in West Africa and the Sahel
November 14, 2019

“The sky is against us” – Syrian Christian fighters struggle to hold their lines in Tel Tamer
November 14, 2019

Russia moves helicopters to new Syria base in Qamishli near Turkey border
November 13, 2019

Estonia special forces to join France-led Takuba mission in Mali, defense ministry says

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UN renews mandate of Central African Republic peacekeeping mission MINUSCA

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Suspected suicide bomber in Indonesia injures 6 at police compound in Medan

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Tel Tamer’s hectic hospital belies northern Syria ceasefire

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France to host Zelensky and Putin in bid to end Ukraine conflict

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The F-35I 'Adir' fighter jet on its first flight in Israel

November 11, 2019

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A familiar adversary emerges in Israel’s proxy war with Iran

Ground-based Midcourse Defense test

October 31, 2019

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The relevance of ground-based midcourse missile defense

Baghdadi reads reports on ISIS provinces

October 27, 2019

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How will Baghdadi’s death change Islamic State?

Syrian President Bashar Assad and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi, Russia

October 26, 2019

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Consequences of the US withdrawal from Syria

SDF watch Coalition airstrike in Deir Ezzor province

October 25, 2019

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The US is consolidating its Syria role in the Middle Euphrates valley. Here’s why it matters.

Iraq protest

October 7, 2019

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Amid Iraqi protests, Kurdish region balances Iran’s IRGC

IRGC Persian Gulf exercise

September 30, 2019

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Quds Force: A center of gravity for Iranian insurgency

F-35 Joint Strike Fighter

September 12, 2019

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Is the F-35 program a waste of money?

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Staff Writer November 15, 2019
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Esper says $10bn Pentagon JEDI contract awarded fairly after Amazon claims ‘bias’

The U.S. Defense Secretary said a $10 billion cloud computing contract was awarded to Microsoft fairly after Amazon alleged "bias" in the process
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November 12, 2019

Czech Republic to buy 12 Bell military helicopters for $630 million
November 10, 2019

US cautions Serbia against acquiring ‘significant Russian military systems’
November 7, 2019

US approves sale to UAE of 10 Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopters for $830 million
November 7, 2019

Boeing awarded $22 million Laser Small Diameter Bomb contract

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UAE merges more than 25 defense industry firms into EDGE group

The de facto leader of the United Arab Emirates announced the formation of a government-controlled defense industry conglomerate EDGE
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November 1, 2019

Saab and Raytheon successfully flight test Guided Carl-Gustaf Munition
October 31, 2019

The relevance of ground-based midcourse missile defense
October 15, 2019

Saab-Boeing Ground-Launched Small Diameter Bomb strikes sea target at 130 km
October 4, 2019

Ukraine drones show sanctions don’t clip Russia’s wings

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A Ukrainian soldier assigned to 1st Battalion, 92nd Mechanized Brigade, fires a rocket propelled grenade during a platoon live-fire exercise

November 15, 2019

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France to host Zelensky and Putin in bid to end Ukraine conflict

Ukrainian Marines

November 8, 2019

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Ukraine troops, Russia-backed separatists delay withdrawal from Petrivske

The Defense Post

November 7, 2019

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Accused of airstrike civilian casualty cover-up, Colombia’s defense minister Botero resigns

Lebanon armed forces

November 6, 2019

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Trump administration sends mixed signals on Lebanon military aid

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“The sky is against us” – Syrian Christian fighters struggle to hold their lines in Tel Tamer

Estonia troops in Mali

November 13, 2019

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Estonia special forces to join France-led Takuba mission in Mali, defense ministry says

ISIS prisoners in Hasakah, Syria

November 13, 2019

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SDF secures ‘ticking time-bomb’ ISIS prisoners in Syria against alarming odds

EUTM-Mali trains FAMa personnel

November 13, 2019

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EU to ‘increase presence and improve support’ for Sahel partners fighting terrorism

Explosions in Qamishli

November 11, 2019

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Dozens injured as multiple explosions hit Qamishli in northeast Syria

ISWAP pledges allegiance to new ISIS leader

November 7, 2019

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Nigeria soldiers killed in ISWAP ambush near Damboa in Borno state

Mark Esper and James Jeffrey

November 1, 2019

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It took almost a year, but a simple shift in US stance led to Turkey’s assault against Syria’s Kurds

ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

October 31, 2019

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ISIS confirms death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, announces new leader