Politics
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Feb- 2021 -24 February
Human Rights Organizations Call for Arms Embargo on Myanmar
In an open letter to the UN Security Council, 137 human rights organizations from over 30 countries demanded the council immediately impose an international arms embargo on Myanmar.
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4 February
German Coalition Partners Approve ‘Unarmed’ Eurodrone Project
Germany’s ruling coalition partners have given their go-ahead to continue the multinational project to develop the Eurodrone.
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Jan- 2021 -26 January
Russia to Supply Myanmar With Orlan-10E Surveillance Drones
Russia has signed a contract to supply an unspecified number of Orlan-10E surveillance drones to Myanmar in a deal that marks Moscow’s entry into the unmanned aircraft market.
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22 January
US Senate Confirms Austin as First Black Chief of Pentagon
The US Senate confirmed retired general Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense Friday, the first African American to lead the Pentagon.
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20 January
US Defense Secretary Nominee Pledges to Maintain Civilian Control of the Military
US Defense Secretary nominee Lloyd Austin assured the public to uphold the principle of “civilian control of the military” if confirmed to the position.
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20 January
Citing National Security, US Blocks Chinese Tech
The US government is moving to block the import of technology from China and other countries that may threaten the country’s national security.
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15 January
Colorado Politicians Lament Trump’s Pick of Alabama as Space Command HQ
Several Colorado politicians have reached out to President-elect Biden in the hopes he will reverse Trump's “horrendous decision” to base the US Space Command’s headquarters in Alabama instead of Colorado.
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14 January
President-Elect Biden Announces Expansion of National Security Council
Joe Biden announced three additional members of the National Security Council, including a new addition in the form of Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology.
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14 January
Turkey Urges Dialogue With US After Missile Sanctions
Turkey's defense minister has called on the US to reopen talks about Ankara's controversial purchase of a Russian air defense system, urging Washington to move past sanctions and threats.
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12 January
US Veterans Organizations to Expel Members Found Guilty In Capitol Riot
Two US veterans organizations have announced their intent to strip the membership of those found involved in last week’s storming of the Capitol.
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